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Dec 15, 2009 | 09:56 PM

Daryn

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From: gonzales louisiana

gear swap..

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!

Dec 15, 2009 | 10:05 PM

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8 trys later.....goodluck

Dec 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.

Dec 15, 2009 | 10:53 PM

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when i built my blazer rear end i used the same shims just added a tiny shim for carrier preload

Dec 15, 2009 | 11:07 PM

viciousknid

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I've never done one but i've watched and usually start with the factory shim and then +- as needed.

Dec 16, 2009 | 09:56 PM

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Quote:

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

Dec 16, 2009 | 10:04 PM

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Another for the factory shim.

gear swap..

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