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BugzC10 · 03-22-2014, 03:16 PM

I just installed 1.5 degree pinion shims. My U bolts are new from a previous install. I backed the Nuts off far enough to slide/pound the sims in. Then re-torqued to 200 ft lbs. Torque spec is 175 to 225 ft lbs. I'll probably retorque in the future but I'm not worried about the bolts coming off. Getting new bolts is a good idea.

03-22-2014, 03:16 PM	#4
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: 71 pinion shims, no locating pins? I just installed 1.5 degree pinion shims. My U bolts are new from a previous install. I backed the Nuts off far enough to slide/pound the sims in. Then re-torqued to 200 ft lbs. Torque spec is 175 to 225 ft lbs. I'll probably retorque in the future but I'm not worried about the bolts coming off. Getting new bolts is a good idea. __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.