I am setting up new gears in rear axle,
I just finished 'round 1' of backlash and pattern setup,

see pictures below, my judgement is that pinion is to far and need to add shim,

what you think?

drive side


coast side



here is link to pictures on my entire install: Gears Install

 

I agree...try a touch more pinion shim and adjust backlash accordingly...good job

 

round 2 of setup

this time pinion looks to be to close

drive side


coast side


do you agree??

 

after 9 hours of 'playing' I think I got right backlash (.006") and pattern,

drive side


coast side


view from top, both sides


let me know if you think that pattern is not OK,
I am ready for finall installation