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Steel axle shims (where to get 'em)?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Gixx, Jul 3, 2008.

  1. Jul 3, 2008
    Gixx

    Gixx Member

    Albuquerque, NM
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    Hey guys,

    I just swapped in some waggy axles and springs and I need some STEEL 2.5" x 6 degree caster adjusting shims. EVERYONE has aluminum, but everything I read says you should use STEEL to prevent them from breaking and getting spit out.

    Anyone on the board have any, or can make some ? The only local shop that has them wants $25 each for them which seems a little steep.

    Thanks in advance !
     
    Gixx, Jul 3, 2008
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    Posimoto

    Posimoto Hopeless JEEP Addict

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    Posimoto, Jul 3, 2008
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    sammy

    sammy Coca-Cola?

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    McBrides won't have them?
    Ask the guys at NMVJC maybe?
     
    sammy, Jul 3, 2008
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    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    Mcruff can make any degree shims you need....I've used his shims twice now, good quality and quick to my door. PM him
    Jim S.
     
    bkd, Jul 3, 2008
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    x2!
     
    sparky, Jul 3, 2008
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    Ggg

    Ggg Member

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    Get steel shims if you want to, but I have never seen aluminum shims fail.
     
    Ggg, Jul 3, 2008
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    I have, that's why I have steel. :)
     
    sparky, Jul 3, 2008
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    Gixx

    Gixx Member

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    Thanks guys !, I'll give Mcruff a shout -
     
    Gixx, Jul 3, 2008
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