09-17-2020, 06:16 PM | #1 |
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Axle shims
Where can I find rear axle shims thinner than 0.010” ? One shim is not enough and 2 is too much....
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09-17-2020, 07:29 PM | #2 |
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Re: Axle shims
Make your own. Here's a pattern, but you'll have to adjust the size:
You could also make one .015".
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09-17-2020, 07:59 PM | #3 |
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Re: Axle shims
juz so u kno. Alumninum Beer can, soda pop can all are .0035 thick make good shim material.
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09-17-2020, 08:06 PM | #4 |
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Re: Axle shims
Good to know ! Thanks for your responses. I’ll empty a beer can tomorrow to get the metal.....
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09-17-2020, 08:50 PM | #5 |
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Re: Axle shims
Sacrificial Beer. I like it
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09-18-2020, 07:36 PM | #6 |
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09-18-2020, 08:37 PM | #7 |
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Re: Axle shims
I found a Model T .005” stainless steel shim that seems to do the trick in combination with the 0.010” shim already installed. Never thought of looking at Model T shims, but they fit a Model A axle quite well.
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