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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 06:22 PM
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I am about to install my Motive 4.10 gear set tomorrow afternoon. I am needing a starting place on what shims to purchase? I have the ring gear and pinion, a new crush sleeve and pinion seal, and I know that I will most likely need some different shims to get everything where it needs to be.

Problem is that noone around here has an assortment of shims that I can purchase. The dealer has their shims like this for example: .040, .041, .042, .043, .044 in one package for xxx amount of dollars. I would spend an enourmous amount of money if I had to buy every shim set they offer. Has anyone noticed a pattern as far as what range of shims for the ring gear and pinion will take for a proper setup? I'm new to this but have a knowledgable friend that's gonna be helping, the dealer just won't be open during this, and I want to have what we'll need on hand. THANKS!
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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Ha Ha! I got lucky and a guy right down the road that does rearends had exactly what I needed. I JUST got back from there, thanks anyway fellas.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 09:17 PM
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We do what we can.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 10:18 PM
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So.. tell us. Was it a 0.037" or around there ??
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