Codered3232
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Wow, I'm glad I saw this comment! I just shredded my 3rd or 4th diff and was on the verge of locking it, but maybe I'll just keep on building them. Parts keep getting more difficult to find it seems. I almost feel like buying several kits and building several diffs at a time, however, I guess you can't shim it properly when you do that. Is that why you can't buy a complete diff assembly, cause it has to be shimmed???No not normal. A locked diff is only good on loose surfaces. On tight surfaces it will break axles.
I've bought them new on flea bay, they are complete.Wow, I'm glad I saw this comment! I just shredded my 3rd or 4th diff and was on the verge of locking it, but maybe I'll just keep on building them. Parts keep getting more difficult to find it seems. I almost feel like buying several kits and building several diffs at a time, however, I guess you can't shim it properly when you do that. Is that why you can't buy a complete diff assembly, cause it has to be shimmed???
Do you disassemble them to shim them correctly for your truck? Or how do you shim them since there already assembled?I've bought them new on flea bay, they are complete
So I have heard a lot about "shimming" diffs. Is this more or less settling the back lash between the ring and pinion gearsI would make sure they are shimmed right... don't take alot of work considering they already in your hands.... if you have the manual they have shim recommendations under differentials... when done you can fill with fluid or grease to get your desired feel also....
You also should locktite the gear screws also...
The way I understand it and the reason I do it is to prevent the diff from slopping side to side. You have to install shims between the drive shaft cup and the diff to prevent the diff mesh changing from slide back and forth. Maybe someone else can better explain it? I hear it's very important, and I try to do it to the best of my knowledge.So I have heard a lot about "shimming" diffs. Is this more or less settling the back lash between the ring and pinion gears
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