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pinion shim, wich one?

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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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In the rear of my truck i have 2" shackles, the 2" hangers, and no overload, and i have some -4 degree shims, but since the hanger install, ive had a slight vibration on take off and around 55-60, what shims are you guys running with this amount of drop?
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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 05:49 PM
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I have about the same drop. I cut the leaf spring pads off and re-welded new ones on with the correct pinion angle
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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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got ya, not up for that project right now, but great idea, im going to just shim this biieeetch
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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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You'll need to measure the driveshaft to pinion angle that you already have, then see which shim you need(replace the existing shim) to end up at between 3-5 degrees.
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 11:56 PM
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i was changing my rear shocks tonight and notice my pinon is facing upward pretty bad. but i have no vibrations at any mph or take off. it doesnt hook even on a 15 mph roll so i cant even judge from a dig lol.

its werid how its so smooth for having such a bad angle.
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