4 degree STEEL shims?

[98GhostXJ]

Anyone know where I can order some 4 degree shim plates for my rear axle that are steel, not aluminum, and any suggestions on how to replace the pin? Do they make an extended pin/bolt, or how does it work?

Little :helpme: please.

 

[SharkXJ]

Honestly - your best option is to cut off the perches and weld them on at the right angel.

Try Dave @ northridge4x4 (360) 340-0282.

Haven't had to mess with the pins so I can't help there

 

[the_weirdo]

I disagree with Mark. I think shims are much easier than cutting, grinding, and welding. See srmitchell's thread, I responded in there.

 

[98GhostXJ]

And considering what happened after he stuck 4 degrees in, it would suck if that was a weld!!

 

[Bryan C.]

And considering what happened after he stuck 4 degrees in, it would suck if that was a weld!!

Just need to set-up the axle properly prior to welding. But to each his own....

 

[Jes]

Just need to set-up the axle properly prior to welding. But to each his own....

Ya, what he said.

Degree shims are like add-a-leafs.

 

[98GhostXJ]

I do agree welding would be better, and after I have confirmed what degree I need I probably will get them welded. But then again, the alignment shop that I have taken it to tells me that my rear wheels are toed (toad, tow'ed toe'd?) in and according to the spec sheet I have gotten both times, I am 33 degrees toe in on the rear right and 6 on the rear left, so I think a new axle housing is in store, and that will be the one I would get welded.

 

[fyrfytr1717]

Rubicon Express sells steel degree shims and they come with new, longer center pins so they can be bolted in as part of your spring pack. Make sure you get the right diameter center pin for your leaf springs. I've been happy with mine.

 

[Ivan]

I've got some extra RE steel 4 degree shims you can have for $15, shipped.

You install pretty much like adding a leaf.... You c-clamp up your leafs so they don't come apart, remove the center pin, place the shim in place at the bottom of the leaf pack, reinstall the center pin, remove c-clamps, done...

You can get longer center pins at Napa Auto Parts. You might have to open up the leaf pad hole just a tad if you wind up with a bigger head on the center pin, but a Dremel tool takes care of that in 2 minutes....

 

[98stocker]

I always replace center pins with grade 8 bolts. They don't break. Just grind the heads to make them round.

 

[98GhostXJ]

Thanks guys, Ivan, I already ordered them from RE, otherwise I would have taken you up on your offer. BTW whose cat is screaming louder?

 

[Ivan]

Both cats look pretty fierce.... Imagine them screaming at each other... :viking:

 

[98GhostXJ]

Not the place I'd wanna be...