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Old 12-15-2009, 09:56 PM
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what size pinion shim have you guys ended up using?...

im going to start with a .38 and go from there. hopefully it wont take more than 2 trys!
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Old 12-15-2009, 10:05 PM
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Old 12-15-2009, 10:38 PM
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I have done a lot of gearsets. I always start with the factory original shim, and most times it is right with no changes.
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when i built my blazer rear end i used the same shims just added a tiny shim for carrier preload
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I've never done one but i've watched and usually start with the factory shim and then +- as needed.
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Originally Posted by ssavalanche
I have done a lot of gearsets. I always start with the factory original shim, and most times it is right with no changes.
same here
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Another for the factory shim.
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Another for the factory shim.
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+1. Ill be in town next week Daryn. Give me a call when you start.
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What are you trying to set with the shims exactly and where?
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