February 05, 2019, 09:51 PM
imakehpDifferential repair guys...HUGE favor?
I need two shims.....
3.125"-3.160" OD
2.260"-2.500" ID
.030" - .035" thickness
Can someone look through their box-o-shims, a book that would list bearing shims......anything...either two shims or an application so I can order/find them somewhere?
February 06, 2019, 05:14 AM
JPoseyNot sure of exact sizes at the moment, but TOMS differentials sold me the shims I needed and was very knowledgeable. Good luck.
February 06, 2019, 06:49 PM
imakehpThanks JP...I'll give him a try..
February 06, 2019, 08:52 PM
CashflowIs Tom’s still in business? For some reason I thought he passed away. Maybe someone took over.
I’ll look in my shims tomorrow.
February 07, 2019, 07:29 AM
SlyFoxLast I heard Tom of Tom's Diffs was trying to sell/get out of his business. Don't think he passed away.
February 07, 2019, 09:38 AM
CashflowDid not have the shims and that's good to know about Tom. I love his videos on assembling a nine inch Ford.
February 07, 2019, 02:01 PM
FootbrakeJimDave, have you had any luck?
If not, you might call West Coast Diff's in Rancho Cordova, 800-510-0950. They sell most anything you may need for a 3rd member. Same day ship if ordered by 4:00 pm. They have done me right over the past 15 years. Here is a link to their components page:
WCD Misc PartsFebruary 07, 2019, 10:14 PM
TD6297If you still need them I can look at work tomorrow. I have a box full of diff shims.
one of each, in the .030 - .035 range?
February 08, 2019, 12:15 AM
imakehpI got it handled.....
Thanks
February 08, 2019, 08:25 AM
TD6297Ok, cool

February 09, 2019, 04:28 PM
GoobTom is alive and well, just tired and ready to quit giving the IRS so much money.
His son, who was running the California shop and was to take over passed away in a motorcycle accident about 12 or so years ago.
Tom is one of a kind, I'll miss our chats.