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Edited: We've looked for cracks, or excessive play in the gears. It's beyond me.

I find it to be really strange that nobody has ever complained of breaking the left side. Don't you think that's odd? I've read everything I can google about this issue, and no "left" side issues come up.

Yep, same side. I was backing up after picking up some dirt, and it gave a very loud pop. This will be the 3rd time I've replaced these parts on the same side.

OP here. Broke it again. lugbolt, I think you're correct regarding "shock loading". I've been using it for two years since the previous repair, but recently been working on uneven ground and today it popped again. I truly don't feel that I was abusing it at all, but I know I've managed to...

CurtisC My apologies for not mentioning the hours. It had approximately 1250 hours on it when the first issue happen, and now it's about 1300 hours. I ordered all new bearings and gears associated with the right rear. I'll be sure and post something after I get it up and running. Thanks

This particular problem seems to show up in every instance as the right rear. I've not heard of anyone having this issue with the left rear. Had to replace right rear differential gears about 3 months (40-50 hours) ago and I'm broken down again. I'm not sure if my mechanic replaced the...