A Shim is a thin piece of material used to fill small gaps or spaces between objects. Shim is used to support, adjust for better fit, or provide a level surface. They are also used to provide positioning assistance between components. The size and shape of a steel spacer can vary depending on its intended use, they provide proper alignment to very tight tolerance to ensure accurate spacing between components.Attributes: • Reduce wear and tear on the bucket ears and sidebar protectors• Manufactured to precise specifications and are built for durability, and reliabilityApplications:A Shim is used in the bucket to adjust the clearance between the bucket ears and the sidebar protectors.