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  1. Ronno6

    How Tight Carrier

    The simple thing for me will be to reverse sides with the shims. That will move the carrier .003" in towards the pinion, if I remember correctly. I'll check the backlash and contact patch. Can I use white teflon grease on the teeth faces or do I need to use the yellow paint? I'm hoping I don't...
  2. Ronno6

    How Tight Carrier

    I have seen videos in which the carrier pretty much falls out, and some in which it needs to be pried out,,,,,,
  3. Ronno6

    How Tight Carrier

    Can I do a wear pattern with ring gear back lash at .012" when spec calls for .006" - .008??
  4. Ronno6

    How Tight Carrier

    1984 C10 8.5" 10 Bolt 2.73 open I am upgrading to Yukon posi 3.73 Richmiond gears. When I disassembled the old carrier, it was shimmed in so tight that I had to pry it out with a crowbar. Is this typical? Or, should I reduce the thickness of a shim or 2??
  5. Ronno6

    Mixing JB3 and JB5 brakes

    I have thought about that, but only as a last resort. I have received a few suggestions that the rear hose may be acting like a check valve, so I a, going to replace it and see shat happens. I have a set of JB5 rear brakes on the way. I'll upgrade when I pull the rear end to do my posy/gearing mods.
  6. Ronno6

    Mixing JB3 and JB5 brakes

    I have not was of yet replaced hoses. Plenty of fluid gets thru when bleeding the brakes,tho. Could be a possibility...
  7. Ronno6

    Mixing JB3 and JB5 brakes

    I purchased an 84 C10 that has JB5 disc brake setup on front, and JB3 drums on the rear. I have replaced every piece of hardware but cannot get the rears to stop locking up. All calipers,pads,drums,shoes,wheel cylinders, master cylinder and proportioning valve have been replaced and bled,bled...
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