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nu2-72 · 05-23-2009, 10:30 PM

When I tore down the truck, there was a shim behind the RF spindle. Stupidly, I thought nothing about it at that point and took it out. Later as I cleaned the parts I found that this thing is a wedge. It is tapered. Now I have no idea which way the thick side went.
At this point my plan is to use a machinist level and level the frame side to side. Then check the axle tubes and then the spindles. I am hoping that this will tell me if the spindle is kicked up or down and where the shim goes.

Anyone have any experience with this shim or ever seen one?

05-23-2009, 10:30 PM	#1
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	next problem,spindle shim? When I tore down the truck, there was a shim behind the RF spindle. Stupidly, I thought nothing about it at that point and took it out. Later as I cleaned the parts I found that this thing is a wedge. It is tapered. Now I have no idea which way the thick side went. At this point my plan is to use a machinist level and level the frame side to side. Then check the axle tubes and then the spindles. I am hoping that this will tell me if the spindle is kicked up or down and where the shim goes. Anyone have any experience with this shim or ever seen one? __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

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