Dana tricks I learned today

[dvw]

Finally felt good enough to go out and work. Gear is in. Made 5 different pinion shim selections. Kept going until it was to deep and backed it out .005". Opened the backlash up to .012" we'll see if that works better.
Doug

 

[biomedtechguy]

So the "rubbed away" part is the contact patch area of the pinion gear? I'm surprised that the "system" doesn't make greater contact across the surface area. Seems like that would be "stronger" if it did.

 

[5.7 hemi]

Perhaps he didn’t put any drag on the carrier when he spun it to get the pattern. I always do.

 

[dvw]

In all my years doing axles I've only ever had one that covered the entire tooth. And yes this pattern was loaded.
Doug

 

[66Satellite47]

That drive pattern sure looks good to me. Right where I would want it.

 

[Cranky]

And if anyone buys a new Sure Grip, it is most likely coming from China and the radius isn't going to be the same as a factory unit. Check your shim ID's before using them!! Been meaning to start a thread about that mess.