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yes. Just showing what CCOT says. Thick part of the shim on the front of the rear axle.
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Seems the thick part towards the front would point the pinion down.?
I always just cut my perches, rotated axle, and welded back on.
I meant thick to the rear would point pinion down.
Way too much math
Thanks for all the help. I'll get it figured out. I guess I'll have to get my protractor on it to be sure.
Well, since the frame , and axle are being "pushed away" from each other, and the t-case is attached to the frame I think the pinion has to be rotated upward. Therefore I am putting the thick side of the shim on the back side of the front axle, and on the front side of the rear axle. I see this rotating the pinion upward to point more toward the T-case.
I could be wrong, but that is how I am seeing it. Thanks for making me question my decision again!
I'm 62 years old, with a bad back, and doing this by myself, so it is taking me some time.
On a different note, my new wheels and tires are supposed to be here today. I couldn't find any wheels locally, so I had to order some from California.
I may post photos later of what I have done so far.
It's me again. I spun the shim around, and tried that, then I took the shim out, and tried that. The final solution on the front axle is to have the shim with the "fat" side toward the front of the vehicle. I think this pushes the pinion opposite of what I wanted, but it is a must for shock mounting.
I am slowly becoming an "expert" on this installation. I think things will go smoother once I make it to the rear axle. (Sure hope so anyway)
Thanks again to everyone for their input.
I am so ready to get my Cruiser out of my shop, and on the road, but it will still be awhile before that happens.
Ya'll have a good weekend.