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I found the shifting problem was the input shaft pilot bearing not being pressed in far enough (the shim alignment was still wrong). When the tail cone was torqued down, this pressed the rear bearing and the main shaft so there was not enough play in the shaft for the proper alignment.
Here are the new snap rings from McMaster-Carr. Jeep rings are discontinued. McMaster ones are much easier to install and more secure. Left side are the output shaft (thick) rings, McMaster # 98585A130, 1-3/8 OD shaft, right side are front of main shaft, McMaster # 90213A116, 1-3/8 OD shaft:
Front installed:
Rear installed:
Here are the new snap rings from McMaster-Carr. Jeep rings are discontinued. McMaster ones are much easier to install and more secure. Left side are the output shaft (thick) rings, McMaster # 98585A130, 1-3/8 OD shaft, right side are front of main shaft, McMaster # 90213A116, 1-3/8 OD shaft:
Front installed:
Rear installed: