How to remove play in c-clips

[tumper93]

I was wondering if anybody had a suggestion on removing the play when running c-clips. I need to reduce the in and out movement as much as possible. I haven't heard any ways other than measuring the c-clips and running the thickest ones I can find, but that could take quite a bit of time and money since most places don't tock these!

[big gear head]

What differetnial do you have? If it's a clutch type limited slip (posi) then you can shim or replace the clutches and reduce the axle end play. As the clutches wear the axle end play will increase.

[tumper93]

It is a 4-series GM eaton.

[big gear head]

Shim or replace the clutches. If the clutches are still good then shim them. If the clutches are worn out then replace and shim them. I rebuilt one about 3 days ago and shimmed it so tight that the cross shaft wouldn't go back in. I had to remove some shims from the clutches so I could get the axles in and put the cross shaft back in. It has about .005 clearance now.