Leaky rear axle bearings/seals?

[2ndhandyotaman]

Do these 4th gen 'runners suffer from the same PIA/expensive rear axle seal issues that the 3rd gens all seem to suffer from? I'm on the hunt for a 4th gen and I might have a prospect to look at tomorrow. I've been reading through the stickies trying to know what to look for on these rigs, I'm much more familiar with the 3rd gen stuff.

Thanks for any feed back.

 

[gm350reratliff]

I don't think the 4th gens really have to much of an issue with that. Every now and then I see a post on here about it but it's not real common. I did have the rear wheel bearings go out on mine but I place the blame on me for playing in some deep water but the seals never leaked.