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skokie · 08-07-2004, 11:29 PM

Well so far I am 0 for 2 in finding a shop that can put in alignment shims that will stay in. Can someone post a pic a 67 / 68 1/2 tons alignments shims?

Thanks

neonlarry · 08-07-2004, 11:53 PM

Try some shims like these they won't come out.

skokie · 08-07-2004, 11:59 PM

NeonLarry
It doesnt look like they will at all

Are those stock? Where can I get my hands on some of those?
Btw nice engine.

Thanks

Fred T · 08-08-2004, 01:03 AM

In my forty-some years of driving, working on, and being around Chevies I've never seen a case of alignment shims coming out. Have I been that lucky?

MrShelley · 08-08-2004, 01:06 AM

I asked the guy who was showing that frame (72 Blazer) about those when I took that picture. He said they were one-off pieces made especially for that truck. However, he also said he could make them again for me, if I sent him the specs (thickness).

His business card reads:

Suspension Werks
Michael "Opie" Brinkley
713-542-1162

Hope that helps.

skokie · 08-08-2004, 01:09 AM

Fred
It must be a combo of you being lucky and me not being lucky

Mrshelly
Thanks for the info. If I strike out in my area I will pm you.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 08-08-2004, 07:08 AM

Have you looked at machine washers? They come in various thicknesses.

Like Fred I have never seen the shims come out either.

Jim

dwaite72lnghrn · 08-08-2004, 07:56 AM

Did he say they fell out or you just went out of alignment? With all of the trucks on the road if that was a problem with them falling out there would have been a recall on that as a safety issue. Have you counted the shims and they really fell out or are you taking the shops word for it. If the alignment goes out and the shims don't fall out you have control arm bushings that are worn. If they are falling out the Nut isn't being tightened enough or is stripped and is backing out.

skid · 08-08-2004, 12:19 PM

I buy the shims that have the frying pan handle with the hole drilled in them. I then lockwire them with stainless lockwire. Doesn't really accomplish much, but it does keep them neat, and looks trick.

junkyardjohn · 08-08-2004, 03:50 PM

I USUALLY USE THESE SHIMS WHEN I BUILD A TRUCK THAT IS LOWERED MORE THAN 2 INCHES IN THE FRONT, SO I DON'T HAVE TWO USE TOO MANEY OF THE SMALL STEEL SHIMSWHEN I GET THE FRONT END ALIGNED. I TAKE AN OLD UPPER CONTROL ARM SHAFT, MILL IT TO ABOUT .625 THICKNESS, & CUT OFF THE THREADED ENDS.
(THANKS TO MY G/F s SON IN LAW FOR DOING THE MACHINE WORK FOR ME)

JOHN

nate68 · 08-08-2004, 04:40 PM

i had some fall out. i replaced the lock nuts because they were original

08-07-2004, 11:29 PM	#1
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Alignment shims Pic. Well so far I am 0 for 2 in finding a shop that can put in alignment shims that will stay in. Can someone post a pic a 67 / 68 1/2 tons alignments shims? Thanks

08-07-2004, 11:53 PM	#2
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Try some shims like these they won't come out. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

08-08-2004, 01:03 AM	#4
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	In my forty-some years of driving, working on, and being around Chevies I've never seen a case of alignment shims coming out. Have I been that lucky? __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

08-08-2004, 01:06 AM	#5
MrShelley Too Many Clubs Club Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kilgore, Texas Posts: 443	I asked the guy who was showing that frame (72 Blazer) about those when I took that picture. He said they were one-off pieces made especially for that truck. However, he also said he could make them again for me, if I sent him the specs (thickness). His business card reads: Suspension Werks Michael "Opie" Brinkley 713-542-1162 Hope that helps. __________________ How I installed my air bags...

08-08-2004, 07:56 AM	#8
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	Did he say they fell out or you just went out of alignment? With all of the trucks on the road if that was a problem with them falling out there would have been a recall on that as a safety issue. Have you counted the shims and they really fell out or are you taking the shops word for it. If the alignment goes out and the shims don't fall out you have control arm bushings that are worn. If they are falling out the Nut isn't being tightened enough or is stripped and is backing out. __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

08-07-2004, 11:59 PM	#3
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	NeonLarry It doesnt look like they will at all Are those stock? Where can I get my hands on some of those? Btw nice engine. Thanks

08-08-2004, 01:09 AM	#6
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Fred It must be a combo of you being lucky and me not being lucky Mrshelly Thanks for the info. If I strike out in my area I will pm you.

08-08-2004, 07:08 AM	#7
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Have you looked at machine washers? They come in various thicknesses. Like Fred I have never seen the shims come out either. Jim

08-08-2004, 12:19 PM	#9
skid Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Left Coast Posts: 254	I buy the shims that have the frying pan handle with the hole drilled in them. I then lockwire them with stainless lockwire. Doesn't really accomplish much, but it does keep them neat, and looks trick. __________________ Toys: 72 K5 Blazer 74 Vette

08-08-2004, 03:50 PM	#10
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	I USUALLY USE THESE SHIMS WHEN I BUILD A TRUCK THAT IS LOWERED MORE THAN 2 INCHES IN THE FRONT, SO I DON'T HAVE TWO USE TOO MANEY OF THE SMALL STEEL SHIMSWHEN I GET THE FRONT END ALIGNED. I TAKE AN OLD UPPER CONTROL ARM SHAFT, MILL IT TO ABOUT .625 THICKNESS, & CUT OFF THE THREADED ENDS. (THANKS TO MY G/F s SON IN LAW FOR DOING THE MACHINE WORK FOR ME) JOHN Attached Images __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

08-08-2004, 04:40 PM	#11
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	i had some fall out. i replaced the lock nuts because they were original __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.



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