Originally Posted by xfi04ort
And, yes that was my theory, that maybe the gears in the axle were damaged.

Even if they were some how damaged, it wouldn't change the overall ratio. You would still turn the same RPM, or no RPM at all because they'd be "locked" up.
By the way, thanks 180 for setting me straight. The next time I'm "coasting" with my foot "off" the accelerator, I'll remember what you said.