Might anyone have any real-world experience when they set up a Dana 60 as what thickness equals what inch pound changes? Like if you take out .002 the inch pound # would go up 5-inch lbs. Or if you take out .002 it would be 10-inch lbs. #'s I used are an example pulled from thin air.
Thanks

As I remeber .001" was worth about 3 inch/lbs.
Doug

Been awhile since I've done a 60. Generally speaking, a thou will make 5 or 6 difference in turning torque.

How tight you pull the nut will make a difference too, and can be used for a fine adjustment.

Probably depends on the gear set and ratio, new Pro 5:57 gears versus used 3:54 if your using new bearings and races or used bearing and races, I think the FSM calls for no lube on pinion bearings or races on used or new, same thing I think on the carrier bearings.
I ended up honing out a set of bearings to use as a set up kit and then make sure your good with the new ones if you replace all of them

I’d have to go back and look at some notes for a exact amount. I make notes on every one I setup. But, as a general rule, I try not to change it more than .002 once I get some preload. Once you get 5 or so, it does not take much of a shim change to get it in the 15 to 30 “ lbs for new bearings.