I've got some Issues... well not me, but my car!

I’d bet you the rear U joint is dry and eating itself.
Note how the shaft goes off center and then straightens up when spun faster.
Not feeling play in that U joint doesn’t mean it’s good.
They can be tight because the grease is all gone and it’s binding.
I do notice that! Out of the two, the rear u joint was tight but most dirty. almost like caked on grease.