Need a second opinion.. I have a rear non rubi 44 leaking (d/s) I've found that the bearing has some play in it and will prob have to be replaced soon. What I can't figure out is if I should just get a new bearing kit and hope labor to disassemble and remove and press new ones in will be a smart move of if I should just go ahead and replace te shafts/ bearings all together. I can get ten shafts with everything pressed and ready to roll from northridge4x4 for about 300 more that just the bearing kit. I guess what I'm worried about is the labor cost to replace bearings on stock axles will amount to the new ones I can get and just install myself. Someone please direct my decision, also any input on the "ten" shafts appreciated...

 

Rear axleshaft bearings usually don't just go bad without cause. Your axleshafts/ flanges may be bent. I'd keep driving it until you can replace the axleshaft assemblies all at once. I don't know if Ten's kit comes with the outer bearing retainers($25 ea), and you may want to get those from Mopar first. $300 to press on the stack-up sounds about $200 too high. I pressed mine myself in 15 minutes , but was quoted $100 for both shafts at the dealer.