Re: [Chrysler300] rear end axle play & Shim Packs

["Ron Waters" <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mark -

Is there a 'typical' shim pack used on the rear axles for 57-9 Mopars ? 
Also, am I correct in assuming that these will fit 57-9 ?

Thanks,

Ron


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Lindahl" <mplindahl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Chrysler 300 Club" <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "Mark Lindahl" 
<mplindahl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 3:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] rear end axle play & Shim Packs


> Hi All,
>
> Here are the thicknesses I have for the axle shims.  See below email for 
> the OEM part numbers.
> This company cuts stainless steel with a laser so they used the scrap 
> stock of metal that was available.
>
> 0.020, 0.010, 0.005, 0.003 and 0.002 inch thick.
>    4          23       23       23              21 pieces of each size 
> avail.
>
> The price is $5.00 each and $3.00 for shipping.
>
> I can probably get more of the 0.020 thickness, if needed.
> Let me know, again if you answered previously, how many of each thickness 
> you want.
>
> Regards,
> Mark Lindahl   (address is in the directory)
> Barrington, IL
> '63 Chrysler 300 Conv.
>
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: Mark Lindahl
>  To: Chrysler 300 Club
>  Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 8:14 AM
>  Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] rear end axle play & Shim Packs
>
>
>  Hi All,
>
>  I have found a company that can make the rear end shims in various 
> thicknesses.
>  The material will be stainless steel, so there should not be any surface 
> rust.
>  This metal will be laser cut to size. The thinner material will be easier 
> to cut, so it will be more readily available.
>  They may have some available that are 0.008" thick instead of 0.012 or 
> 0.030" due to limited laser power for cutting.
>  If anyone needs any of these shims, let me know, off line. I need to 
> check on the pricing, but it will be reasonable.
>
>  0.005" thick Part:2070866 (Most of these 3 parts are no available from 
> Mopar dealers)
>  0.012" 2070868
>  0.030" 2070870
>
>  Regards,
>  Mark Lindahl
>  '63 300 Conv.
>
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: William Miller
>  To: Chrysler 300 Club
>  Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 1:50 PM
>  Subject: [Chrysler300] rear ends
>
>  Greetings All,
>  With all the shim-pak talk lately, I'll add an idea. I have not talked to 
> them but they do rear ends of all kinds. Try www.ringpinion.com. I'll bet 
> Randy can come up with parts.
>  While I am giving out free advice I'll add some more. Go to the newstand 
> and buy a copy of 'MOPAR MUSCLE' and 'MOPAR ACTION', while they are 
> slanted to muscle cars, what are 300's and even Imperials but big muscle 
> cars.
>  Motors, transmissions, rear ends, are based on the same units thru all 
> the lines. You will find many Mopar only business owners and there are 
> large dealers that offer discounts on performance parts.
>  Also these magazines have tech articles that can be applied to our big 
> body cars.
>  Bill Miller
>  abmiller@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>  64 300K conv.
>  68 Imperial crown
>
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