1998 Z-71 Rear End Question

[01z71]

I have a '98 Z-71 with the 5.7L and the 3.42 locking rear end. I went to pull out of a parking spot and the truck wouldn't go so I gave it some gas and the rear end made a bang and the truck started to move. The truck drove fine afterwards but I changed the rear differential fluid and the magnet was caked in metal debris. Normally, the magnet just has a little fuzz on it but this time it was loaded with metal shavings. It isn't making any noise but what should I expect. The truck has 173,000 miles and I am running Amsoil 75W90 Severe Service Gear Oil. Any thoughts??

[VR021302]

pull the cover and inspect

[01z71]

I did and the magnet was covered in fuzz all over and it was a lot of metal fuzz.

[tenntoby]

Sounds like the limited slip unit let go.You could jack both rear wheels off the ground and give one wheel a good spin,if the other wheel does'nt try to engage and spiin the same direction, unit failure.

[01z71]

So, if the limited slip unit went out will this affect the everyday use of the truck other than not having the benefit of limited slip? I am just wanting to make sure it doesn't go out on me in the middle of no where and leave me stranded lol Thanks

[01z71]

TTT So, would the limited slip going out affect the everyday driveablilty?? Other than not having the limited slip? Thanks Guys

[svensk]

dude something grenaded. At least you can still drive it to the shop.