How To Recondition a Sure Grip Cone
Ok. My unit was so worn that the car wouldn't move. Both sides were bottomed out. Took it apart Monday and found a general machine shop local to cut .100 off both cones. Found a shim kit at advance in stock. Gear motive Part# 1105. 8 shims in the box. 4 were .100 thick so enough for 2 units and the price...just $5.99. The machinist here had the job done before I could drive home and eat lunch. He charged me his minimum of only $30. I thought was a deal. Finished assembly today and installed. Giving the rtv over night to dry before adding fluid tomorrow. I do recommend 2 bolts that are 5/16 by 18 and 3" long to put the unit together. 1 on each side like a set of jack screws to get the other bolts started. I also assembled on the bench and used 1 axle to line up splines on both sides before tightening everything up. You can see the splines and tell if they are aligned. Had no problem during install putting the axles in. Big difference putting it together than taking it apart. That's why I used the 2 longer bolts to get it started. Lots of spring tension now. Saw this years ago in one of the mopar mags. Thanks RustyRatRod for your help.