Richmond Gear Differential Carrier Shim Kits

Richmond Gear Differential Carrier Shim Kits are precision-engineered components essential to a correct differential build. Proper carrier shimming establishes accurate carrier positioning within the housing, sets correct bearing preload, and achieves the precise ring and pinion gear alignment needed for quiet, reliable, and long-lasting drivetrain operation — whether building for the street, the drag strip, or the circle track.

Key Features:

• Precision-Manufactured Tolerances: Each shim is produced to exacting thickness specifications, ensuring accurate and repeatable differential setup results
• Correct Bearing Preload: Enables proper carrier positioning to optimize bearing preload and distribute load evenly across drivetrain components
• Optimal Gear Mesh: Facilitates precise ring and pinion contact patterns, minimizing noise, heat buildup, and premature wear
• Heat-Treated Steel Construction: Dimensionally stable materials maintain consistent thickness under the thermal and mechanical demands of both performance street use and competition environments
• Multiple Configurations Available: Offered in a range of sizes to suit a wide variety of differential housing setups — select the correct variant for your application
• Professional-Grade Quality: Built to the standards trusted by professional racers, competitive teams, and serious performance enthusiasts

About Richmond Gear: Richmond Gear has been synonymous with high-performance drivetrain components for over 80 years. Their iconic Double Diamond logo signifies a commitment to precision, durability, and racing-proven quality — from the Daytona 500 to the NHRA U.S. Nationals. That same standard of excellence extends across their full line of differential accessories, including these carrier shim kits.