Yeah I checked all the hardware over as previously stated. I didn't see any issues with the springs as well. I am still on the stock shocks, but I didn't give the rears much though since most people have only been complaining about the front. Maybe over the week-end I'll pull the rears and see what kind of shape they're in. If they're bad it'll give me an excuse to put some good shocks on it. The truck didn't do this when I bought it with 26k miles on it, but developed this issue not long after and it's gradually gotten worse.

I was getting my other car inspected today and asked the mechanic what he thought about the axle play and he said there will be some as well, but how much is too much is the question.