Pinion Shim - What is too much

[rmm727]

How many degrees of pinion shim would be too much our stock rear axles before pinion bearing starvation occurs

4 degrees, 6, more

just curious

 

[jeepnuts311]

hey,
i do not know the technical answer to your question, but i ran a 6* shim for a year (~15k miles) with no probs. after SYE i now have a 2* shim.

-Tim

 

[MENEZES]

Not to sure but just make sure the pinion bearings recieves enough oil. Try giving Tom Woods a call, they are very very helpful in answering any questions related to anything that has to do with driveshafts, u-joints, angles, slopes etc.

 

[rocklandxjer]

it depends on your current driveling angle, but ive read that 6* should be the limit of any shim, anything after that, you need to start thinking seriously about remounting the perches in the proper orientation so as to achieve proper alignment.