My first clue was . . .

[wedgemon]

My first clue was the ride in the yet unregistered 73 Blazer. Just replaced the master cylinder and took it for a test ride. It seemed to be crabbing down the street some. I figured I gotta check tire pressure. So, the test drive tells me I need to add some ATF because she's slipping bad - slammed into 1st at two different stops. I get it home top off the ATF and decide to take her to the corner gas station for a little go juice. While I'm fueling, I look at the stretched taut Ebrake cable. I thought, "That doesn't look right.."
And I attrbute it to the 4 inch lift the P/O put on her. Then I look at the axle plate, u-bolts and spring pack and noticed the centering pin about 3 inches aft of the rear of the plate.

No more thinking, That REALLY Ain't Right!!

I guess the 2 years since she's been driven much at all, and the tranny slamming, she managed to walk the axle. The other side looks OK.

Looks like I've got a Sunday project...

- Dave

I'll post pics later...