Crush sleeve or solid spacer?
The only purpose the crush sleeve/solid spacer serves is to keep the pinion nut tight.
I don't use a crush sleeve or solid spacer. I set the bearing preload, and then weld the pinion nut to the pinion gear.
I don't use a crush sleeve or solid spacer. I set the bearing preload, and then weld the pinion nut to the pinion gear.


