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19th March 2013, 03:24 PM
#1
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"shim"
What is shimming a diff? Whats it mean/whats it require?
*TD42* 2 inch suspension, 2 inch body, dts turbo, 3 inch exhaust, twin lockers, bighorns
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19th March 2013 03:24 PM
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19th March 2013, 03:50 PM
#2
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Hi mate, shimming a diff is adding shim washers to the LSD to make it tighter after it has loosened with wear and become inaffective, should really be done by a Pro.
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Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
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19th March 2013, 03:55 PM
#3
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ahh right, i have twin lockers, i was just wondering what it was, thanks
*TD42* 2 inch suspension, 2 inch body, dts turbo, 3 inch exhaust, twin lockers, bighorns
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19th March 2013, 04:40 PM
#4
Moderator
Yep so when they fitted your lockers they would have set up your backlash with shims
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!
....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
Check out my Toy -->
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Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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19th March 2013, 04:43 PM
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Legendary
I always admire diff and gear box mechanics...............too many moving cogs for me to play with!!
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