The Stupid Lowered Questions Thread

[fancyTBI]

I did think about it, but with the bed attached it was going to be tough, and I was getting cranky! I may take it out at some point when the bed comes off for paint. Maybe. I'm scared of losing too much structure having SMC bedsides. Don't want them cracking.

True, I’ve got fleet-sides only in my fleet. My beds gross underneath so I didn’t feel terrible about it.

 

[thehurst]

i had hangers on my truck so i added a flip kit and got an 8 inch drop. now my pinion is off pretty bad. 4 degree shims helped but didnt get it right. what do you suggest? 91 ecsb

 

[Drunkcanuk]

i had hangers on my truck so i added a flip kit and got an 8 inch drop. now my pinion is off pretty bad. 4 degree shims helped but didnt get it right. what do you suggest? 91 ecsb

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On my 91 RCSB, 4/6, the Belltech kit had these spacers for the transmission.

 

[thehurst]

thanks for the reply, I have the belltech drive line kit that lifts the trans and carrier bearing. it also included 4 degree shims which belltech said is kind of a guess and every truck is different. Its still off some so just trying to get it closer, my bad I should've included that

 

[Drunkcanuk]

thanks for the reply, I have the belltech drive line kit that lifts the trans and carrier bearing. it also included 4 degree shims which belltech said is kind of a guess and every truck is different. Its still off some so just trying to get it closer, my bad I should've included that

All good man....shoot them an email. They were pretty quick in response to my question regarding my install.

 

[thehurst]

I called and they said take it to a transmission place. lol. They said it was most common size they used but every truck is different so I may need a different shim. I'll try a 6 or 8 degrees. if that doesn't work I will tuck my tail and take it somewhere. thanks

 

[Orpedcrow]

I called and they said take it to a transmission place. lol. They said it was most common size they used but every truck is different so I may need a different shim. I'll try a 6 or 8 degrees. if that doesn't work I will tuck my tail and take it somewhere. thanks

It’s a pretty straightforward job to measure the angles. You can use your phone as an angle guide. Should be able to get whatever shims you need on Amazon.

This guy has a great video explaining angles.

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[thehurst]

I didn't think of an app on my phone. appreciate it!

 

[Orpedcrow]

I didn't think of an app on my phone. appreciate it!

I have a really cheap version one of these and needle just swings back and forth forever and the magnets suck

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Then I put one of these in my Amazon shopping cart

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Doing that reminded me that my iPhone has one built in so I used that and got what I needed

I’ll still buy one of those small digital ones. They seem like they’d be really handy.

 

[fancyTBI]

I have a really cheap version one of these and needle just swings back and forth forever and the magnets suck

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Then I put one of these in my Amazon shopping cart

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Doing that reminded me that my iPhone has one built in so I used that and got what I needed

I’ll still buy one of those small digital ones. They seem like they’d be really handy.

I have the Klein tools digital gauge. It’s real handy! And pretty affordable.