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Old 02-14-2004, 06:12 PM
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i'm gettin ready to install 2 inch rear lowering shackles and was wondering if the shim kit sold to change the pinion angle is a must. Thanks for your input!
Old 02-14-2004, 07:50 PM
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hope dont waste your time or money. it is not necessary with just 2 inches.
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i agree, i barely needed it with the 4" kit.
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Some do, some don't. I did.
Old 02-18-2004, 08:39 PM
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drive it first, if you need it then get it.
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If theres a slight vibration, that means that you should have the pinion shim in place right?
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Originally Posted by ACDenali
If theres a slight vibration, that means that you should have the pinion shim in place right?
YEP, mine vibrated midrange 2-3K rpms, put the shims in, wham... fixed.
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I just installed my shackles today (3 inch). Test drive was smooth no vibrations so im not going to install them.
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