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Shim, 8 Degree x 2.5" Wide

Shim, 8 Degree x 2.5" Wide

SKU:DM5908

Regular price $28.00 USD
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You've selected the 8 degree axle shim

These shims are sold individually!  You'll need two for a rear axle, or three (yes 3) for a Dodge or Chevy Dana 60 front axle.  These axles require one on each side of the leaf spring for the perch/housing because there's two studs instead of a u-bolt.  The shim on the other side goes the opposite direction, keeps the studs perpendicular to the spring plate, and allows the nuts and washers to sit flat.  A rear axle uses u-bolts, and they can rotate to find square.

These are high quality steel axle shims. They are designed to bolt into your leaf spring pack, and the center pin hole is machined parallel to the opposite side so there's no side load on the center pin when you tighten the nut..  We offer center pins also! Type "CB" in our search engine in the upper left corner.

The typical application of this part is to adjust the pinion angle to point at the transfer case.  This is a relatively simple process.  Check with your driveline shop to find out what the angle should be first!  Constant velocity (CV) drlivelines should be set up differently then non-cv drivelines.

WARNING:  If you're planning to use these in a front axle application, you will affect your caster angle.я If the intention is to correct your caster angle, bravo!  If the intention was to correct front pinion angle, it can also cause your vehicle to drive poorly or unsafely!

Specifications:

  • Length:  5"
  • Width:  2-1/2"
  • Height of short end:  0.05"
  • Height of tall end:  0.75"
  • Diameter of center pin hole:  5/16" (if you have a larger center pin, you will have to drill out the hole)
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