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Pinion Shims/Axle Shims- They work the same right?

Old Oct 11, 2007 | 10:31 PM
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Default Pinion Shims/Axle Shims- They work the same right?

Just wondering if pinion shims can be used in place of axle shims. They both serve the same purpose right?
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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They are different diameters, and pinion shims are generally around .030-.040 thick.
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