The stump that broke the truck.

[Otsa580]

I was tearing out some bushes that I hated in front of my house and broke my 97 K1500 4x4.

I had the truck in 4 low and heard a pop. I took it into my mechanic and they think I have a bearing or something going out in the front differential. The axle shaft coming out of the pumpkin going to the passenger side does have a little play. The truck makes a nasty grinding sound at all speeds but it gets bad above 60.

My mechanic won't touch it and he recommended another shop. He said that most people crap their pants when they hear how much it costs.

My buddy is capable of doing it but we need to figure out exactly what the problem is to see if I want to fix it now or just get another truck.