Hehe... nah, it wasn't that bad. Got the independent4x kit which in my opinion is the only way to do it right (except if you're lifted)

Had plenty of time and beer.... it was a good day

Got a small update: Took the truck to the local AAMCO, the guy kept saying that the only thing it may need is a full service on the front diffy with a nice positrac additive... Anyone did this?

Personally I'm not buying it - if the problem is with the fluid then it would shudder constantly when in turn instead of once every revolution (?). I also think that it would exhibit these symptoms when in 4lo, which it doesn't.

Out of desperation, I'm willing to try anything before driving to a dealer 50 miles away. I can try the K&W LSD additive in the front axle... can this be done safely? If so, should it be added on top of the Mobil 1 oil already in there or bled a bit first? Workshop Manual states that too much gear oil may produce a leak but no other adverse symptoms.

Also, K&W instructions call for adding the additive first, oil second. How critical is this?