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redmodelt · 10-21-2021, 03:56 PM

If the hubs are tight on the axle shafts, then shims ARE NOT THE FIX! The fix would be to replace the whole rear end with a better one or pull and rebuild. That is too much in and out play.

10-21-2021, 03:56 PM	#7
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,354	Re: how to eliminate free play of the rear axle If the hubs are tight on the axle shafts, then shims ARE NOT THE FIX! The fix would be to replace the whole rear end with a better one or pull and rebuild. That is too much in and out play. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!