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Old 08-06-2005, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Chiketkd
I'll find out soon enough. I'll say this, before installing the shims, approx 3 threads stuck out beyond the end of each nut. Right now I have the same 3 threads sticking out - which means the shims have effectively tightened up the rear subframe a 1/4" more!

-Chike
One thing I'm a little worried about is that you are raising up the rear diff slightly, this may have an effect on the driveshaft angles enough to cause some vibration at higher speeds. I was thinking it would be better to shim the top and bottom rather than just the bottom.
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