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Old 04-30-2019, 05:08 PM   #1
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Unhappy Shimmies

Can’t get rid of my shimmie at 55
4-6 bel tech lowering kit
86 c10 short bed
flip kit in rear
Rear pinion angle is higher than trans angle
What am I doing wrong .
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Old 04-30-2019, 05:47 PM   #2
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Re: Shimmies

Do your shocks have any stroke left or is it greatly reduced? You could be bottoming out on the shocks, and this may induce shimmies.

Are you sitting on the bump stops?

What is your alignment like?

Check your rear end mounting bolts.

Typically your trans should angle down at the same angle your rear end angles up. Home Depot or equivalent have a nice angle finder I have used before to set up rear ends with.
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Old 04-30-2019, 07:31 PM   #3
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Re: Shimmies

welcome...
what is your driveline angles? trans angle and diff angle?
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Old 05-01-2019, 10:01 AM   #4
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Re: Shimmies

Driveline angles shouldn't be that far off when using a typical kit like Belltech.
First... Double check the fasteners are tightened correctly up front.
2nd.... Re-Check that your wheel bearings are correctly secured/tightened & there is no play.
What were the alignment specs after lowering?
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Old 05-04-2019, 06:28 PM   #5
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Re: Shimmies

Hey guys
Thank you for your response
Sorry i took this long to respond
My dog tore his ACL
So truck is on jack stands pinion angle is 0 rear of driveshaft 3 up
Trans at 0 front of drive shaft down 2
The shake is coming from rear
Balanced all tires twice
Rear is all tight shocks are new with the lowering kit
Alignment was done truck drives nice and straight handles great till I get to 55
I have a 700r4 trans in it and 4 gear is not hooked up yet
Could that be a problem or converter or flywheel
Axels were replaced driveshaft is new
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