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Old 07-17-2020, 09:49 AM
Frank Reiner Frank Reiner is offline
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Originally Posted by Diesel911 View Post
A larger outside diameter shim will likely not be able to pass through the Differential Seal.
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Originally Posted by Graham View Post
Good point. The 32x45mm OD generic shims are same OD as the axle boss, so presumably would just work. But you are right - larger would be a problem unless the seal could be installed on the axle instead of in the diff.
A few moments spent on a bench grinder with a fine wheel can reduce the OD to below the diameter of the seal surface.
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