Not having bead-locks shouldn't be an issue. When you say bent axles I assume you meant the flange? If so, it (sadly) is very common. It is totally up to you but, but we will be hitting some stuff that has the potential to make it worse (or if you are lucky bend them back). If they get too bad you could be looking at also needing brake parts. How bad are they now?
As far as moving to the Green goes.... That group is already more full than I think is fair for one leader. If you move would you be comfortable leading or at least co-leading a second group like we will be doing in the Black/Red group?
It could be either shafts or flange. I've been wheeling fine with them bent, it's just noisy lol.
How I found out was when I replaced my rear rotors (thinking that was the problem) my pads are still really good too.
When I had it on the lift with my new rotors it still rotated with a high side to it, then I knew it was something bent.
Also , I know I don't need beadlocks, just I been saving up for slabs for awhile, plus I don't want to put my new nitto graps on till I get them.
It seems every month I've been breaking something on my jeep
it's been keeping me from getting new parts lately.
It's like I'm chasing my own tail lol.