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Amazing what a 3 degree shim can do

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by mattmxracer454, Jan 4, 2015.

  1. May 31, 2018 at 9:20 AM
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    ZrowGz

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    So, I got my vehicle aligned after doing LCA bushings, but I’m still getting rather intense vibrations from my driveshaft not having the correct angles. My frame was bent slightly, bowed like it towed something too heavy. So, I’ll be doing a frame swap soon. I’m the mean time, I had to go for a long drive this week, even though it’s vibrating.

    Questions:
    - will the vibrations damage the driveshafts or u-joints?
    - the amount of play on the bearing/bushing that supports the center of the driveshaft between the two segments has been increasing. How does one go about changing that? Would putting a new one on before I can correct the angles with a frame swap cause any increased harm to the driveshaft by forcing the accelerations to put more pressure on the joints?
     
  2. Oct 8, 2018 at 3:01 PM
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    New to the game. I’ve got a rough country 4 inch lift with the blocks on the rear. What kind of leaf shim would work with this lift kit?
     
  3. Feb 19, 2019 at 6:37 PM
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    Thread revival. Can I add a shim if I already have a 1” block?
     
  4. Feb 19, 2019 at 6:52 PM
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    Great video! Many thanks!
     
  5. Mar 8, 2019 at 2:32 PM
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    You ever figure this out?? I need to shim mine but I have a block also
     
  6. Mar 8, 2019 at 3:37 PM
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    No yet, I have an appointment with the dealership next week before the recall or tab expires for the shaft propeller expires at the end of the month. Then I’ll install the shims.ill keep you posted.
     
  7. Jan 14, 2021 at 10:43 PM
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    Follow up?
     
  8. Mar 8, 2021 at 11:33 AM
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    Follow up? Same question/concern. Thanks!
     

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