Just wondering if the front driveshaft should be able to shift freely by hand. I have it in 2HI, Also noticed some leaking underneath, Just wondering if this is normal? Thanks,Alec

Mine spins freely and the leak could be from the front pinion seal. Does it smell like gear oil?

Alright just was checking, Doesn't really smell like gear oil, I do know my oil pan has a gasket leak, Right now I have a bad front axel seal, So Ive been adding some gear oil in the front diff at least once a week, Planning on getting my front axle seal fixed soon. Thanks btw

Shaft sounds normal, but any leak is not normal, lol.

^^ I disagree. We are talking about an old dodge 4x4 here, so leaks are VERY normal LOL...

OP, its probably just an oil leak making its way to the ground somewhere...

Alright , Yeah Ive got a front axle seal leak , and a oil pan leak , and maybe even a small transmisson leak. hope to resolve all those leaks soon. My driveway is such a mess!

keep the front diff full, or close to full, or it will ruin the bearings and cost you a bundle. it doesn't hold much, probably 2 quarts.

You will be ok....free spin is fine and i redid my axle seals a year and a half ago...i have a write up with pics on how to change seals but let me say the pass. Side one can be a huge pain...

But my pass. Side started leaking again and has been for about 8 months and ive havent had a problem....not something to gwt worked up about