SKU: YKNSKSS10
UPC: 883584550013
MPN: SK SS10
The Super Carrier Shim Kit Ford 7.5/GM 7.5/8.2/8.5 by Yukon Gear and Axle is an essential precision component for anyone rebuilding or servicing differentials on Ford 7.5-inch and General Motors 7.5, 8.2, and 8.5-inch axles. Whether you're performing routine maintenance, addressing backlash issues, or executing a complete differential overhaul, carrier shims are critical to achieving proper gear mesh and preload specifications. This kit exists because factory shim sets wear, compress, or become damaged during extended use or aggressive driving, compromising differential performance and longevity.
Carrier shims function as precision spacers that control the lateral position of the differential carrier within the axle housing, directly influencing gear backlash and bearing preload. The Super Carrier Shim Kit is manufactured from hardened steel in natural finish, designed to withstand the loads and stress cycles inherent in modern driving. Each shim in this kit is precisely machined to exacting tolerances, ensuring repeatable results when you reassemble and dial in your differential. Proper shimming prevents noise, reduces gear wear, and maintains the critical contact pattern between ring and pinion gears—a factor that directly impacts both reliability and fuel economy across highway and off-road applications.
This kit is ideal for serious mechanics, restoration shops, and off-road enthusiasts who demand factory-correct specifications or are upgrading to higher-performance ring-and-pinion sets. Installation requires removal of the differential carrier and careful measurement or use of a dial indicator to establish correct shim thickness; professional techs routinely stock this kit as standard equipment. Compatibility spans Ford 7.5-inch differentials found in Mustangs, Rangers, and compact trucks, as well as GM 7.5, 8.2, and 8.5-inch units in Chevrolet, GMC, and other General Motors platforms. At 0.54 lbs with compact dimensions, this kit stores easily in any shop or mobile service unit.
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