differential shims

[Pat]

Where are you guys finding differential shims? I'm reinstalling the diff in a 568after replacing the bearings and need to come up with a couple of shims to set the preload. Local dealer says they can not get the shims any longer.

Any suggestions?

[BadAssPerformance]

I got my last ones from the dealer... a good trans shop should have them.

[turboshad]

Is there anything special about them or could they just be machined out of mild steel? I would think it would be fine since they are being backed my aluminum which is softer. I don't see any reason they would have to be hardened or anything.

DJ

[turbo84voyager]

Last time I needed them I went to the delear and they told me the same thing then they found a box with transmission shims for who knows what models. There was an inch of dust on them but they worked.

[Turbo_Rampage]

You should still be able to get them throught the dealership... the parts guy was probably being lazy and not looking too hard. I bought a bunch of different size input shaft and diff shims when i was rebuilding my A555. I used to have the printout of all the available sizes with part #'s, but i can't find it anymore.

[denviola]

Where are you guys finding differential shims? I'm reinstalling the diff in a 568after replacing the bearings and need to come up with a couple of shims to set the preload. Local dealer says they can not get the shims any longer.

Any suggestions?

Pat, what are the inside and outside diameters? I have some old Dana 60 shims - somewhere........ was a whole package of different thicknesses and I only used two.
Might match up.
Denny

[DodgeZ]

http://boostedmopar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5397

[Pat]

Pat, what are the inside and outside diameters? I have some old Dana 60 shims - somewhere........ was a whole package of different thicknesses and I only used two.
Might match up.
Denny

I'll measure one tomorrow and get back to you.

Thanks for the BM link with the PN's also Kevin.

[TopDollar69]

If anyone has the dimensions you might be able to cross them to something Ratech makes. Here is a link to their spec chart.
http://www.ratechmfg.com/Dimension%20Chart.htm

[Pat]

I found the Sonnax 10 shim pack on www.transmissionpartsusa.com. Once it gets here and I verify it will work out, I'll post back up.

[BadAssPerformance]

Cool find, hope it works!

[JDAWG]

pat if it doesnt work lmk, I am laid off but I have some connections still.

[86Shelby]

Thank you Kevin & Pat for the references and a secondary supplier!!! I'll put those to use whenever I get around to my hybrid.

[spoolinhard]

Thank you Kevin & Pat for the references and a secondary supplier!!! I'll put those to use whenever I get around to my hybrid.

Now you just need a car to put a hybrid in. Or are you yanking that auto out of the omni?

My hybrid is ready to go back together. Got everyting swapped on the input shaft. So I guess I will be checking these shims out pretty soon

[Pat]

Shims came in the other day...look like they'll work out just fine. Woo hoo!

[BadAssPerformance]

Sweet

[spoolinhard]

Are these the shims list for the A413

[Pat]

Are these the shims list for the A413

Yes, they are.

[spoolinhard]

There are 3 differnt shims to set preload. Are we talking about the differntial bearing shims?

Also, the differntial bearing that list for the 413 would they be same as 520/555?
thanks
-Kaleb

[Pat]

Differential shims...as the thread is titled. :-)

I believe the bearing is the same, the Timken Set 11. Double check me on that though.