Dana 44 gear pattern acceptable?

[Henrique - RS]

Hi everyone! I'm trying to get the correct gear pattern on my new set of gears for my Dana 44 rear end, and since it's a PITA, I would like your input about the patterns I'm getting.
Please see files attached.

Is this runnable or I really must add shims to the pinion?

 

[Curious Hound]

I would be happy with pinion depth. But maybe shim the carrier a tiny bit to get more depth of engagement. How is your backlash?

 

[Henrique - RS]

Backlash is at .0044. Spec says 0.005 minimum. I'm already a little bit too tight in backlash.

 

[4x4junkie]

I would try adding more to the pinion shim, just to see where it goes. Maybe .008" or so.

 

[00t444e]

That's a no go for me. Try to get the pattern like this.

 

[Henrique - RS]

I put an 008 pinion shim and reset backlash to 007.
Is this acceptable?

 

[Curious Hound]

I put an 008 pinion shim and reset backlash to 007.
Is this acceptable?

I'd run that to hell and back every day from now until eternity.

 

[scotts90ranger]

That's nice and deep and even, I like it