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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 05:18 AM
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From: Chuluota
Year: 2001
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Engine: 4.0
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Swapping in an 8.25 and doing Ironrock HnT SyE at same time . I had 3 degree shims on the leafs, should I just take them off , or will the help/hurt anything ? Thanks
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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 06:27 AM
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Leave them in. It will only help
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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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I am at 4.5in using leafs and relocators and also have an IRO HnT on a Chrysler 8.25. I have 4degree shims and all is good so you should be perfect. You need shims for sure and my guess is 3degree should be fine.
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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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depends on your pinion angle.
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