@racevws As far as straightening one, I have not heard of anyone doing it on an 80 series but some have done it on the 79-80 year model toyota pickup axles that were known for bending. Be aware that the amount of beef is considerably different but i have seen people with chains and presses to...
Can you clean it up near the seal and see how hard it is pegged to one side? If i am correct and it isn't suspended in the middle you likely either have the 3rd member off center in relation the to axle and it is bound or the axle housing is bent like a smiley face and binding them up.
Having...