Most rear axlehousings are designed to use a shim to locate the pinion at the precise distance to the ring gear. In the case of a GM 12-bolt, Ford 8.8, or Dana 60, for example, the shim is placed ...

Installing new gears and differentials is one of those jobs that even skilled mechanics and fabricators typically don't like to tackle at home for many reasons. Setting up gears requires specialized ...

The first things you'll need to set up a rearend are the basic rebuild parts, such as new bearings, seals, shims, bolts, a crush sleeve and a nut. We used Reider Racing's "full" installation kit for ...