Neil how did you know you had a bent axle? Can you see it or feel it going down the road?

I was changing my leaf springs this weekend. I put a dial indicator on the outside of the axle flange and measure about 5 thousands run out. Not sure this is even a accurate way to measure if Pontiacs or hub centric.

Anyway I could not see any uneven where in the shoes. I lubed the contact points on the breaks. I pulled the axles and pushed the seals in just slightly so they were not rubbing on the retaining collar.

I was out cruising for a several hours yesterday and yep the squeak is still there from time to time. Time to inspect the front now.