Still doesn't feel right. There is some clunking when the car lugs (slop in the drivetrain). Didn't remember this happening before.
So I crawled under the car again:
This is my passenger side axle at the differential. Grease is sprayed everywhere. Driver side does not look like this. I've been told that at a minimum I will need a new boot, worst case I need new axles.
I am genuinely getting sick of this car and ready to trade it...