I used ORD shims to get the correct angle at the pinion on my 60 (front). Once I did it created a real issue with the U bolt pads. Do spin the u bolt side and elongate the other (pass side) and drivers side just spin the bolts?
CK5
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Dana 60 Shimming Issue
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Need one shim on each side of the leaf, turned opposite of one another
I need two under the leaf for the correct angle, so two similar on top?
If you put a 3degree shim below the spring, you need a 3 degree above the spring turned the opposite way so the spring plate sits flat.
I wouldn't stack shims, buy the correct steel shim and use another on top of the spring pack as mentioned.
How many degree's are you shimming?
How many degree's are you shimming?
http://diy4x.com/product.php?productid=17721&cat=250&page=1
should a got this kit from kirt.
and yes stacking shims = HUGE NO NO . . . .
problem with this angle you need is alignment problems down the road . I would look in to what can be done to help driveline work with less of a shim degree correction . this will help keep caster more in spec for less problems with alignment / driving / handling / possible death wobble from so much shim correction angle change.
should a got this kit from kirt.
and yes stacking shims = HUGE NO NO . . . .
problem with this angle you need is alignment problems down the road . I would look in to what can be done to help driveline work with less of a shim degree correction . this will help keep caster more in spec for less problems with alignment / driving / handling / possible death wobble from so much shim correction angle change.
I am gathering between 8 and 10, issue I have is my brand new front drive shaft also binds at the cv at the front of my 205 I bought from you.
Real pisser on the driveshaft. Anyways, other than high pinion how am I correcting this?
Real pisser on the driveshaft. Anyways, other than high pinion how am I correcting this?
how tall springs ? and tire combo ?
wow just 6" and that much angle correction dam . . . .
hate to say it but always buy the shaft last or you will get the shaft
with my talking to jesse at had my 1 truck when ready will be fine with 1410 at the dana 60 front and 1 of his c/v heads . this truck will be on 8" springs .
the u-joint is prob killing you on working angles . and the shorter nv4500/205 combo don't help the front shaft .
hate to say it but always buy the shaft last or you will get the shaft
with my talking to jesse at had my 1 truck when ready will be fine with 1410 at the dana 60 front and 1 of his c/v heads . this truck will be on 8" springs .
the u-joint is prob killing you on working angles . and the shorter nv4500/205 combo don't help the front shaft .
Going back I wish I would of used the adapter even with the increased length. I could of use the factory front driveshaft from a K30, my twin stick install is a royal pain, no cross member works (too forward), and the list goes on. For everyone else, 6.0 motor, NV4500 and 205
