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pinion angle
I have my rolling chassis set up for a 5" rear drop(3" springs and 2" blocks)and a 3.5" in the front will this amount of drop cause any issues with the pinion angle? If it will how much drop can you have without affecting it.
TIA ..Randy
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10-07-2006, 04:38 PM | #2 |
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Re: pinion angle
I've had an airbagged truck and the one I have now is dropped 6'' in the back and I have never had an issue with the pinion angle. No problems at all with a 5'' rear drop.
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10-07-2006, 04:56 PM | #3 |
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Re: pinion angle
Hmmm! Intresting to me .Randy I laid a triangle with degrees wheel that indicates degrees. I set it on top of the tranie where the drive shaft slips in .noted the degrees then set it on the drive shaft noted that degree . Then I checked the angle in degree for the differential. The diff is 3 degree lower. It does just fine , Did not know exactly what I was doing anyway . and works just fine. My old drag race car is 7 degree below level. works good. 12 years still all good.my .02%
Found an older thread that may help you out here. Lots of wizzadrs have left their information here. Is this site not the best..........Larry
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Re: pinion angle
Date 1 01 2006 page 16 in suspension . this thread may help. Larry
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10-08-2006, 05:30 AM | #5 |
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Re: pinion angle
Here's something I wrote up on u-joints and driveshaft angles... it may help you a bit in taking measurements to be sure everything is in order.
http://www.airridetalk.com/articles/...-joint-enigma/ |
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Re: pinion angle
THanks to all for your replies. I Like powell72 responce the best, no worries!! It looks as the rear is kick up a bit since I lowered it, but I don't have the tranny or driveshaft in yet either. I will check it all out in about a month when the tranny gets here. Thanks again guys!!!
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