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| | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,291 Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum | | Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,291 | I installed the molded gaskets I purchased from Chevs of the 40's and they were very close to the same thickness as the rubber gaskets that were between the fenders and cab when I removed the fenders. I had a similar problem but maybe not as severe as you describe. I used larger diameter washers to help spread the load and it seemed to work out ok. I might suggest that you back off the torque so as to not compress the rubber as much.
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