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Thunder70 · 01-18-2021, 10:18 PM

I was thinking of adding Eaton with 3.91 added and Lpw cover. Do I need new bearings and shims ?

shnormo · 01-19-2021, 01:01 AM

Yes, usually bearings are damaged during removal. Shims will be required since there are tolerances between the old carrier and new carrier, along with the gears.

01-18-2021, 10:18 PM	#1
Thunder70 Drives: 2010 ss camaro Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mercerville N.J. Posts: 42	Eaton upgrade I was thinking of adding Eaton with 3.91 added and Lpw cover. Do I need new bearings and shims ?

01-19-2021, 01:01 AM	#2
shnormo Drives: 2010 1SS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Posts: 75	Yes, usually bearings are damaged during removal. Shims will be required since there are tolerances between the old carrier and new carrier, along with the gears.