CLASS RACER FORUM - View Single Post - 12 bolt crush sleeve vs. solid spacer w/shims

Dragsinger · 08-26-2008, 06:41 PM

I also like the solid sleeve. Another advantage of using the solid sleeve is this; if you are crushing the OE style sleeve and go too far, you have a problem. But with the solid sleeve, changing shims will always put the pre-load where you want it.

And speaking of pre-loaded, I like my setup to been VERY lightly preloaded, almost none. With the center section assembled, [less axles] I can very easily turn the assembly.

08-26-2008, 06:41 PM	#5
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: 12 bolt crush sleeve vs. solid spacer w/shims I also like the solid sleeve. Another advantage of using the solid sleeve is this; if you are crushing the OE style sleeve and go too far, you have a problem. But with the solid sleeve, changing shims will always put the pre-load where you want it. And speaking of pre-loaded, I like my setup to been VERY lightly preloaded, almost none. With the center section assembled, [less axles] I can very easily turn the assembly. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W