Axle degree shims. Different center pins?
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Axle degree shims. Different center pins?
I picked up a pair of axle degree shims for my 99 XJ. Now, my leaf springs are only a few weeks old.. Do I need to replace the centering pins??? And if so, do I need anything specific???
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I would say no, they aren't torque to yield. I've done it before with no problems even a few months after install. I just hope you got steel shims, I went with aluminum for corrosion resistance, they were too soft, the center pins actually pulled through and cause the shims to shear out. I wish I had a pic because they actually ripped giant slots through the front. Which ultimately caused my pins to loosen, shift and break causing me to lose leafs driving down the road.
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no, your center pins should be fine. you are not taking apart your leaf packs.
mine were always long enough when i installed degree shims in the past.
however, you should use new u-bolts, but since your leafs are still somewhat new, i assume you used new u-bolts when you installed them, so i'd say you're ok, just watch your torque when tightening the nuts.
mine were always long enough when i installed degree shims in the past.
however, you should use new u-bolts, but since your leafs are still somewhat new, i assume you used new u-bolts when you installed them, so i'd say you're ok, just watch your torque when tightening the nuts.
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