Shimming the K-member

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Re: Shimming the K-member [Re: Jim_Lusk] #1059336 08/23/11 11:34 AM 08/23/11 11:34 AM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 799 Missouri B bb74swngr mopar addict
bb74swngr mopar addict B Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 799 Missouri	Quote: Quote: Shimming the K member up is a bad idea. The self centering feature of the bolts is lost too. This "fix" is like buying a hat that is too small, then going to get your head shrunk to fit the hat. The self-centering feature does NOT change....Think about it.....I would want longer bolts, though. Jim is right, the bolt still fits the spacer with the countersink and centers as engineered. My bolts were long enough. In the telephone industry it was a requirement to have the length of the diameter extend through the nut for strength. Mine exceeded this length. BTW this gave me more room between the trans and firewall and more room between the brake booster and the valve cover...very cool:) Russ BigBlock 74 Swinger

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