Stanleysteamer said:

I note you have invested in some axle stands, good for you!

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mcbrl said:

Thanks for the reply - the noise continues even when I press the brakes. But as soon I step on the gas, disappears.

I don't think he had tools to assess backslash up to that precision. There is no noticeable play when moving prop shaft manually (up/down) - nor when turning the wheels (prop shaft does move accordingly), without any play. And he did not find metal or particles (that's what I have been told at least).

Would driving around without the rear prop shaft (and diff lock engaged) help identifying the problem? I read on other forums people do this.

Also: how would you describe this noise? I am having trouble searching for similar problems on other forums / videos.

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kevstar said:

Transfer box (lt230) output bearing is shagged if the diff pinion shaft bearings are good. Run without the rear prop & see if
the noise has gone.

Remember to put the hand brake drum nuts back on or you'll loose all the bits.

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mcbrl said:

Thanks - I have already driven it without the rear propshaft - noise is still there.

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kevstar said:

Transfer box (lt230) output bearing is shagged if the diff pinion shaft bearings are good. Run without the rear prop & see if
the noise has gone.

Remember to put the hand brake drum nuts back on or you'll loose all the bits.

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Stanleysteamer said:

Hee Hee Hee!!!
See post #34!!!

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kevstar said:

Offft I should have read the rest of the thread before l let my fingers do the walking.

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