What I think: Bad bearings in a sm420 4 speed. What I have: Stock 52 1/2 ton with a 4 speed and stock torque tube rear end. What I have done: Cleaned about 20 pounds of dirt from the trans, replaced the transmission fluid, Rebuilt the rear trans mount. What I have is a LOT of loose in the drive line, and a LOT of whine in all gears. Now I have a vibration under moderate load at about 35-40 MPH. Wheels and tires are balanced. Where to start looking for my trouble? Inside the ball and torque tube, U joint? Inside the trans? Or in the diff? I do have another trans if I need it...but that sucker is heavy and awkward to move around. I can do it but I don't want to if I don't need to. Any suggestions or should I just start and see what I have?


Steve H