James, Unless the diff is locked, or a super limited-slip-type one, I would not be at all surprised if your wheels spin at different rates while off the ground - the chances that the drag from bearings and brake adjustment is absolutely identical on both sides is low! I would guess that your brakes are a little looser on one side or the other - I am amazed how often it is possible to tighten the brakes up if you try and do it regularly.
I guess loose nuts on the driveshaft could cause your knocking sound. Nyloc nuts, and lock washers, both loose their effectiveness if undone and done up several times, so I always try and use new ones whenever I dismantle anything. As for spare 1500 bits, can't think of anything I need urgently (apart from a whole new tub ;) ), but I'll have a think about it. Richard & Daffy This email and any attached files are confidential and copyright protected. If you are not the addressee, any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. Unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing, nothing stated in this communication shall be legally binding. /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// Edit your replies! If they include this trailer, they will NOT be sent.