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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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Car: 88 Formula 350
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Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: 9" 3.89
Shimming rear end...Do I...

Do I remove all play or leave a little as the instructions say in servicing a 9 bolt. It is going to be street/street. Also, what type of rear end fluid should I get?

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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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From: Calgary, AB, Canada
Car: 1982 Trans-Am
Engine: 355 w/ ported 416s
Transmission: T10, hurst shifter
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, true-trac, 3.73
Re: Shimming rear end...Do I...

What part are you talking about specifically? Backlash, pinion depth, etc?
What kind of posi is in it?
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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Re: Shimming rear end...Do I...

BW 9 Bolt 3.27 posi. I need to shim the posi cones so my posi works again.
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