[Dad]

I have an 081/2 4x4 im rebuilding both front and rear diffs. but i can not find a fix for the front driver side axle slop can anyone help ?

 

[UberFast]

Explain the slop you are talking about. Rotating slop, axial (in and out) slop? There's a circlip that holds each front axle shaft in the differential, if it comes off then your shaft will pull out. My 2010 SE probably has the same play your referring to. I haven't checked out yet to see why it's doing it. There is a small amount of in and out play only on my driver side front shaft. Passenger side is rock solid. I can't pull the shaft completely out though so the clip must still be there. Is yours similar?

 

[Dad]

Mine still has the clip on the axle but the slop is up and down side to side not in and out. is there a better clip to use? or reshim the spider gears?

 

[Dad]

Fixed it!!!!!
for under $100 ($96)

 

[UberFast]

Sweet. What was it? The bearing?