I'm getting ready to install some 4.10's in my stock rear. This install kit came with a solid pinion spacer...i have never used one of these before. I have only done a couple sets, but is this worth installing? does it take place of the crush washer? what should be the tightening torque? any other hints/tips? Does anyone have or know of any writeups on gear installs? thanks for any info

Chad

 

The solid spacer takes the place of the crush washer. And the set-up is the same only instead of crushing the washer 'till you get the required preload you change shims.

 

Is it easyer to do it that way?

any pictures of someone who has done it using the the solid spacer?

 

I think it's about the same level of difficulty.

Not that I know of.

 

It's about the same as far install goes. But if you have to take the pinion gear back out, you have to use a new crush sleeve, whereas with the solid piece, it can be re-used.
From what i have read on this forum, a lot of people like the solid spacer better. It's believed that it doesn't allow for as much movement like the crush sleeve.