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57CJ replied to the thread Knuckle Shim Gap Too Big?.

Well I think I got it figured out.i just needed to tighten it down more and it pulled the gap in. Ended up taking 4 shims to get a good...

57CJ replied to the thread Knuckle Shim Gap Too Big?.

I added the studs. i did mark the caps but it's possible I mixed them up at some point during cleaning. i was under the impression that...

57CJ replied to the thread Knuckle Shim Gap Too Big?.

I'll mess with some more later today and take some pics. I did use the correct timkin bearings and races. It's possible I have the caps...

57CJ replied to the thread Knuckle Shim Gap Too Big?.

I did test fit them first and they slipped on fine and seated all the way. I also tried a different cap on the top and got the same gap.

57CJ replied to the thread Knuckle Shim Gap Too Big?.

Yeah it's definitely a Dana 27 it's stamped on the pumpkin. I test fit the bearings on the caps and they slide on easily by hand. I...

57CJ replied to the thread Knuckle Shim Gap Too Big?.

I haven't quite got to that point. i have stacks of old shims and a new pack. I threw about ten random shims in to start off and it...

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Knuckle Shim Gap Too Big?

Hello all. I'm installing a new set of knuckles and bearings and it seems like it's taking too many shims. Something like a quarter...

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