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dsraven · 11-14-2018, 05:32 PM

well, that makes it easy using dual pattern steelies. you sure you wanna do that? not the hard way? lol.
one thing to check is the pinion angle compared to the trans output. since the pumkin is offset on the explorer diff it will be more important to have the pinion angle closely matched to the trans since there will be 2 angles involved now, the downward angle and the sideways angle. if you end up with a vibration that gets worse with speed this could be the culprit.

11-14-2018, 05:32 PM	#8
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,856	Re: New rear leaf springs, do these look normal? well, that makes it easy using dual pattern steelies. you sure you wanna do that? not the hard way? lol. one thing to check is the pinion angle compared to the trans output. since the pumkin is offset on the explorer diff it will be more important to have the pinion angle closely matched to the trans since there will be 2 angles involved now, the downward angle and the sideways angle. if you end up with a vibration that gets worse with speed this could be the culprit.