Shimming 18R diffs
11-05-2007, 12:23 PM
#1
Shimming 18R diffs
Hello,
Was is the recommend amount of shims to run when running a lot of power. I am gonna be running a lot of power and dont wanna be tearing up diff gears. Should the drivetrain be free spinning. MIne feels like it binds with 2 shims hmm.
Was is the recommend amount of shims to run when running a lot of power. I am gonna be running a lot of power and dont wanna be tearing up diff gears. Should the drivetrain be free spinning. MIne feels like it binds with 2 shims hmm.
11-05-2007, 12:37 PM
#2
shimming varies from car to car due to molded parts.. basically you want there to be no play between the input gear and the diff gear, but not tight to where it binds the drivetrain.
11-05-2007, 11:32 PM
#3
Don't they all come pre-shimmed now?
Mine did and its holding up pretty damn good!
Mine did and its holding up pretty damn good!
11-06-2007, 11:51 AM
#7
i wouldnt put grease on the gears, the grease will attract dirt, which will wear out the gears faster. it realy just depends on the car, i used to have an 18t that had 1 shim in the front and none on the back, but seen others that have need more
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