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G-NUT · 03-16-2018, 11:47 AM

I'm looking to buy a magnetic angle locator so I can set my rear axle pinion angle. I'm installing a rear Porterbuilt extreme setup. There seem to be so many angle locator brands out there with so many varying reviews on each. Anyone on here have a suggestion?

tinydb84 · 03-16-2018, 01:19 PM

I have a Johnson brand but any of them should be fine. You can use your phone too.

Killer Bee · 03-16-2018, 01:25 PM

must have been reading my mind, thinking about this very thing.. gonna be welding mounts on my first axle mod very soon..

I'm all ears folks

G-NUT · 03-16-2018, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Killer Bee

must have been reading my mind, thinking about this very thing.. gonna be welding mounts on my first axle mod very soon..

I'm all ears folks

Hey! Did you sneak and take a pic of my rear axle and wheels? Looks just about how mine has for about the last 3 years. Just recently sent it out to be narrowed and rebuilt.

G-NUT · 03-16-2018, 02:06 PM

I've done many things over the years but I've never removed / installed a rear axle, much less one where I'm doing something such as installing a bagged parrallel 4-link (my PB stuff). So this will be a first for me. I'm mechnically inclined, know how to use the Internet, search this forum, and have Porterbuilt to call on so I "think" I will be fine ...

G-NUT · 03-16-2018, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinydb84

I have a Johnson brand but any of them should be fine. You can use your phone too.

Thank you.

Killer Bee · 03-16-2018, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by G-NUT

Hey! Did you sneak and take a pic of my rear axle and wheels? Looks just about how mine has for about the last 3 years. Just recently sent it out to be narrowed and rebuilt.

lol, hey, it was a guy on craigslist so I just handed over some $$ no questions and split

those wheels are actually the 8 lug take-offs from my '65.. borrowed them from behind the garage to wheel that sucker around..

h e a v y! and 4:10 posi that rolls smooth and nothing butchered

taking it to work this afternoon to pressure wash after shift tonight!

you'll probably beat me to the actual task, I'm 3 years behind you and my schedule is probably slower than yours

you lead, I'll follow.. good luck!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinydb84

I have a Johnson brand but any of them should be fine. You can use your phone too.

thanks for the tip!

**mongocanfly** · 03-16-2018, 05:42 PM

I have several of the digital magnetic angle finders...they're kinda noname brand but I've checked them against known angles and they are accurate......I got mine off ebay but lowes and hd have very similar ones

SierraMtns · 03-16-2018, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

I have several of the digital magnetic angle finders...they're kinda noname brand but I've checked them against known angles and they are accurate......I got mine off ebay but lowes and hd have very similar ones

Do you have to calibrate them back to level every time? I was looking at these and it seems like you have to calibrate them.

**mongocanfly** · 03-16-2018, 11:35 PM

the ones I have self calibrate when you turn them on....

SierraMtns · 03-16-2018, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tinydb84

I have a Johnson brand but any of them should be fine. You can use your phone too.

I have a Johnson one too. I first picked up a blue one from Home Depot but after getting home I noticed the package said accuracy was +/- 2* which was to much for me.

The Johnson 700 model says accuracy within +/- 0.30*. Much better.

G-NUT · 03-21-2018, 01:31 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. I've been eyeballing a digital one I found on Home Depot's website. I've also been thinking about that Johnson 700. I'll probably go with the 700 from HD.

**mongocanfly** · 03-21-2018, 03:52 PM

the ones I have are the same that baleigh indust sells....I got mine off ebay...

G-NUT · 03-21-2018, 04:51 PM

Nice. Thanks for that.

sweetk30 · 03-21-2018, 10:12 PM

had this guy for years .

i love you can set zero on any surface then us that to find your current angle.

so if the shop floor is NOT level you zero it on the floor and then go to town .

saved me a lot over the years .

sweetk30 · 03-21-2018, 10:14 PM

also watch them old dana rears . they can be course spline axles in them . can be upgraded but cost as much or more than another whole newer axle .

i like dodge 94-up style fine spline and posi and abs tone ring for use with aftermarket speedo .

03-16-2018, 11:47 AM	#1
G-NUT Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baldwin County, Alabama Posts: 163	Magnetic angle locator suggestions I'm looking to buy a magnetic angle locator so I can set my rear axle pinion angle. I'm installing a rear Porterbuilt extreme setup. There seem to be so many angle locator brands out there with so many varying reviews on each. Anyone on here have a suggestion? __________________ '84 Suburban C10 Silverado - laying pinchweld to the ground on 22/24. /Porterbuilt / Accuair / Bonspeed / Landsail / Auburn Gear / Richmond Gear / Moser / Raybestos / ProMaxx / Edlebrock / Street Demon / Taylor Wire / K&N / MSD / KillMat / SOLD: 1985 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 3+3 Crew Cab Long Bed

03-16-2018, 01:19 PM	#2
tinydb84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 2,871	Re: Magnetic angle locator suggestions I have a Johnson brand but any of them should be fine. You can use your phone too. __________________ David Used parts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=638991 My brother's Nova: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=727985 Rear suspension rework: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=750557 Instagram: myfabguy

03-16-2018, 01:25 PM	#3
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,813	Re: Magnetic angle locator suggestions must have been reading my mind, thinking about this very thing.. gonna be welding mounts on my first axle mod very soon.. I'm all ears folks __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

03-16-2018, 02:06 PM	#5
G-NUT Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baldwin County, Alabama Posts: 163	Re: Magnetic angle locator suggestions I've done many things over the years but I've never removed / installed a rear axle, much less one where I'm doing something such as installing a bagged parrallel 4-link (my PB stuff). So this will be a first for me. I'm mechnically inclined, know how to use the Internet, search this forum, and have Porterbuilt to call on so I "think" I will be fine ... __________________ '84 Suburban C10 Silverado - laying pinchweld to the ground on 22/24. /Porterbuilt / Accuair / Bonspeed / Landsail / Auburn Gear / Richmond Gear / Moser / Raybestos / ProMaxx / Edlebrock / Street Demon / Taylor Wire / K&N / MSD / KillMat / SOLD: 1985 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 3+3 Crew Cab Long Bed

03-16-2018, 05:42 PM	#8
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,671	Re: Magnetic angle locator suggestions I have several of the digital magnetic angle finders...they're kinda noname brand but I've checked them against known angles and they are accurate......I got mine off ebay but lowes and hd have very similar ones __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

03-16-2018, 11:35 PM	#10
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,671	Re: Magnetic angle locator suggestions the ones I have self calibrate when you turn them on.... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

03-21-2018, 01:31 PM	#12
G-NUT Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baldwin County, Alabama Posts: 163	Re: Magnetic angle locator suggestions Thanks for the replies guys. I've been eyeballing a digital one I found on Home Depot's website. I've also been thinking about that Johnson 700. I'll probably go with the 700 from HD. __________________ '84 Suburban C10 Silverado - laying pinchweld to the ground on 22/24. /Porterbuilt / Accuair / Bonspeed / Landsail / Auburn Gear / Richmond Gear / Moser / Raybestos / ProMaxx / Edlebrock / Street Demon / Taylor Wire / K&N / MSD / KillMat / SOLD: 1985 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 3+3 Crew Cab Long Bed

03-21-2018, 03:52 PM	#13
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,671	Re: Magnetic angle locator suggestions the ones I have are the same that baleigh indust sells....I got mine off ebay... Attached Images __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

03-21-2018, 04:51 PM	#14
G-NUT Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baldwin County, Alabama Posts: 163	Re: Magnetic angle locator suggestions Nice. Thanks for that. __________________ '84 Suburban C10 Silverado - laying pinchweld to the ground on 22/24. /Porterbuilt / Accuair / Bonspeed / Landsail / Auburn Gear / Richmond Gear / Moser / Raybestos / ProMaxx / Edlebrock / Street Demon / Taylor Wire / K&N / MSD / KillMat / SOLD: 1985 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 3+3 Crew Cab Long Bed

03-21-2018, 10:12 PM	#15
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: Magnetic angle locator suggestions had this guy for years . i love you can set zero on any surface then us that to find your current angle. so if the shop floor is NOT level you zero it on the floor and then go to town . saved me a lot over the years . Attached Images __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

03-21-2018, 10:14 PM	#16
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: Magnetic angle locator suggestions also watch them old dana rears . they can be course spline axles in them . can be upgraded but cost as much or more than another whole newer axle . i like dodge 94-up style fine spline and posi and abs tone ring for use with aftermarket speedo . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

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