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hastingsman · 07-19-2018, 01:10 PM

The axle shims I ordered have arrived, and I'm ready to install them on the rear axles of my '29 coupe. The You-tube video I watched shows 1 shim per side being installed, but they seem so thin and the car makes a loud noise when turning (according to my rumble seat passengers, I can't hear it from the driver's seat).

So- 1 or 2 shims per side? I bought 8 all together just to have enough for now and in the future.

I don't want to pull this apart again to add a shim if I can help it.

Thanks for your input. This is my first Model A and I'm learning a lot at this forum.

07-19-2018, 01:10 PM	#1
hastingsman Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: 35 miles south of Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 16	Rear axle shims- one or two? The axle shims I ordered have arrived, and I'm ready to install them on the rear axles of my '29 coupe. The You-tube video I watched shows 1 shim per side being installed, but they seem so thin and the car makes a loud noise when turning (according to my rumble seat passengers, I can't hear it from the driver's seat). So- 1 or 2 shims per side? I bought 8 all together just to have enough for now and in the future. I don't want to pull this apart again to add a shim if I can help it. Thanks for your input. This is my first Model A and I'm learning a lot at this forum.