Need 1957-1961 Rear Axle Shims

MoreFin Posted 2021-02-21 12:37 PM (#609138) Subject: Need 1957-1961 Rear Axle Shims Regular Posts: 70 Location: Minnesota Hello everyone. I picked up a '57 Chrysler with a 8 3/4" rear axle, the rear axle bearing was seized up, so I set about rebuilding it. When I reassembled it I noticed there was no end play and no tapered bearing axle shims installed... might be the reason the bearing was froze up. Does anyone have tapered bearing rear axle shims for these early 8 3/4 rear axles for sale? Does anyone reproduce them? I know I can always make them, but hoping to purchase one instead. Thanks in advance for any assistance, Mark mstrug Posted 2021-02-21 1:24 PM (#609139 - in reply to #609138) Subject: Re: Need 1957-1961 Rear Axle Shims Expert 5K+ Posts: 6504 Location: Newark, Texas (Fort Worth) Some Part numbers for you: N/A Repair Kit, Borg Warner/Auburn unit. see note below. Shim Packages P4452027 1-3/4? pinion Shim Package P4452026 1-7/8? pinion Shim Package Ring Gear Bolts P4529486 71 and later (also 4131255, pkg. of 10) P5249163 70 and earlier. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/mopar-8-3-4-differential... Shim Package: Chrysler numbers: 1-3/4" pinion -> P4452027 1-7/8" pinion -> P4452026 http://www.mymopar.com/Mopar8_75RearEndGuide.htm Axle flange, shim 2881314 see flange kit see flange kit Axle bearing service kit: Chrysler # 3683966, one axle. BCA differential kit: 1-7/8", # RA-301, 1-3/4", # RA-300. BCA axle mounting flange repair kit: Left # A-7-LK, Right # A-7-RK. C/R axle mounting flange repair kit: Left # A7-LK, Right # A7-RK http://www.crazysmopar.com/tech_rearax.html Powerflite Posted 2021-02-21 1:51 PM (#609140 - in reply to #609138) Subject: Re: Need 1957-1961 Rear Axle Shims Expert 5K+ Posts: 9699 Location: So. Cal I would call Big M Automotive. John can get you the shims you need. RICKYMOPAR Posted 2021-02-22 4:29 PM (#609164 - in reply to #609138) Subject: Re: Need 1957-1961 Rear Axle Shims Veteran Posts: 292 Location: Colorful Colorado skier on the license plate I have some outside axle shims. Do you know what you might need in measured thickness? you can also PM me. Rick RICKYMOPAR Posted 2021-02-22 4:36 PM (#609165 - in reply to #609138) Subject: Re: Need 1957-1961 Rear Axle Shims Veteran Posts: 292 Location: Colorful Colorado skier on the license plate I have some outside axle shims. Do you know what you might need in measured thickness? sorry posted twice. Edited by RICKYMOPAR 2021-02-22 4:41 PM MoreFin Posted 2021-02-24 11:21 PM (#609224 - in reply to #609138) Subject: Re: Need 1957-1961 Rear Axle Shims Regular Posts: 70 Location: Minnesota WooHoo! Rick’s got some shims coming my way! Thanks again! And thanks to everyone who took the time to reply, you are all appreciated! It’s not the first time fellow forwardlook members have saved my backside.