I purchase a used SSBC rear 5-lug disk brake conversion kit from a neighbor, and installed it a few weeks back. I noticed once I jacked up the rear and took off the tire, there's about a 1/8" play if you pull the axel out and push it back in. Everything seemed to go in fine, and the spare wheels I have tucked nicely within the wheel well. Is this play normal or is there a shim or something I need to consider. Thanks
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Rear Axle Lateral Play After 5-Lug Conversion
- Thread starter desarey
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347HO
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If you have the original 8.8
Then my assumption is either diff shims are extremely worn or the c-clips.
If you have 9" ends
Then my assumption is the bearings aren't preloaded.
Then my assumption is either diff shims are extremely worn or the c-clips.
If you have 9" ends
Then my assumption is the bearings aren't preloaded.
347HO
Active Member
Sorry... I wasnt clear with my reply.
The shims shall be checked on each side of the differential.
You will have to remove the caps, which are held in place by 2ea bolts per cap.
Just remove the rear cover, have a friend pull on one of the wheels, you check to see if the diff is moving between each cap.
Hope this clarifies... Cuz I assume you only removed/reinstalled the "c" clips and didn't mess with shims.