91 HATCH Banned May 17, 2007 262 0 0 illinois Jun 2, 2007 #1 Jun 2, 2007 #1 when i change my rear gears can i just measure the thickness of the shims and use new ones with the same thickness to set up my new gears
when i change my rear gears can i just measure the thickness of the shims and use new ones with the same thickness to set up my new gears
R red95gtconvert New Member May 29, 2006 382 0 0 Ponca city, OK Jun 2, 2007 #2 Jun 2, 2007 #2 If you are using Ford gears on the gear swap you might get lucky and be able to re-use the factory shims. I would at least try to re-use the original shims, check the backlash and if you are in spec. roll with it, if not re shim and go from there.
If you are using Ford gears on the gear swap you might get lucky and be able to re-use the factory shims. I would at least try to re-use the original shims, check the backlash and if you are in spec. roll with it, if not re shim and go from there.
Aryan15 Member Sep 22, 2003 236 0 17 CA Jun 2, 2007 #3 Jun 2, 2007 #3 Also make sure to check your contact pattern when your done setting backlash. Its very important.
91 HATCH Banned May 17, 2007 262 0 0 illinois Jun 2, 2007 #4 Jun 2, 2007 #4 i have ford gears and will check pattern thanks