12 bolt crush sleeve vs. solid spacer w/shims

Chad E532 · 08-26-2008, 08:50 AM

I am starting to gather the parts to get my 12 bolt assembled and am wondering if I should toss the stock style crush sleeve in favor of a solid spacer with shims to set the pinion bearing preload. I already have the crush sleeve as part of the bearing kit but if it will make the rear gear set last longer or benefit bearing wear I will order up the solid spacer.
Please share your thoughts / experiences.
Chad

08-26-2008, 08:50 AM	#1
Chad E532 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lindstrom MN Posts: 156 Likes: 7 Liked 54 Times in 7 Posts	12 bolt crush sleeve vs. solid spacer w/shims I am starting to gather the parts to get my 12 bolt assembled and am wondering if I should toss the stock style crush sleeve in favor of a solid spacer with shims to set the pinion bearing preload. I already have the crush sleeve as part of the bearing kit but if it will make the rear gear set last longer or benefit bearing wear I will order up the solid spacer. Please share your thoughts / experiences. Chad