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 ...

The tools necessary to set up a differential can be found in most of our garages. One exception is a pinion depth checker. This tool is a must for accurately measuring pinion depth, which is a ...