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Mike C · 10-28-2018, 08:53 AM

It does. Somebody, I think Yukon, makes what they call "Super shims" that interlock holding the smaller inside shims in place that are easier to drive it when setting preload.

Edit: that's a pretty good price with Timken bearings. But the super shims make the assembly easier so you may want to go with that kit and buy the other shims separately. They run around $23 I think.

10-28-2018, 08:53 AM	#18
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	Re: this rear axle stuff is confusing, but I have to go posi It does. Somebody, I think Yukon, makes what they call "Super shims" that interlock holding the smaller inside shims in place that are easier to drive it when setting preload. Edit: that's a pretty good price with Timken bearings. But the super shims make the assembly easier so you may want to go with that kit and buy the other shims separately. They run around $23 I think. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax Last edited by Mike C; 10-28-2018 at 10:46 AM.