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The foundation of a smooth gearbox

Ask any airsoft technician what makes a gearbox quiet, efficient and reliable and the answer is nearly always the same: good shimming. This ASG Ultimate shim set gives you 20 precision steel shims, ten at 0.15mm and ten at 0.3mm, so you can align every gear exactly.

Why shimming matters

Shims control the height and side-to-side play of the bevel, spur and sector gears. Get it right and the gears mesh squarely, spinning freely with minimal friction. That means less noise, better power transfer to the piston and far less wear on your gears, bushings and motor pinion.

Steel that stays true

Cheaper alloy shims can compress and bed in, undoing your careful setup after a few games. These hardened steel shims hold their thickness, so the mesh you set on the bench is the mesh you keep on the field.

Fitting and servicing

Shimming is a precise job for an open gearbox. If you would rather leave it to the professionals, our Kent airsoft repair and servicing team can shim and rebuild for you. Find more internals in airsoft accessories.

General
BrandASG
Other
RangeUltimate Upgrade Series
Product typeAEG gearbox shim set
MaterialSteel
Thicknesses included0.15mm and 0.3mm
Quantity20 shims total (10 of each thickness)
CompatibilityVersion 2 and Version 3 AEG gearboxes
FitmentBevel, spur and sector gear shafts
Skill levelAdvanced / technician fit recommended

Frequently asked questions

What are gearbox shims for?

Shims sit either side of each gear to set the correct height and spacing. Proper shimming keeps the gears meshing squarely, which cuts noise, improves efficiency and protects the gears and piston from premature wear.

Which gearboxes does this fit?

The set suits standard Version 2 and Version 3 AEG gearboxes, which covers the vast majority of M4, MP5, AK and similar electric airsoft rifles.

How many shims do I get?

Twenty shims in total: ten at 0.15mm and ten at 0.3mm, giving you plenty of combinations to shim all three gears on both sides.

Do I need any experience to fit these?

Yes, shimming is a precise job done with the gearbox open. If you are not confident stripping a gearbox, our in-house Kent airsoft repair and servicing team can fit and shim them for you.

Why steel rather than plastic or alloy?

Steel shims hold their thickness under load and resist compression, so your shim job stays consistent shot after shot instead of bedding in and going loose.