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Old 04-22-2015, 02:42 PM   #1
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Question Pinion angle???

Hey guys, so i pulled the rear axle out to freshen it up a bit (new axle bearings, and fresh paint).. Seeing as i lowered the truck now 5" in the rear, i assume the angle on the pinion also has to be adjusted to the change? If so what is the range it has to be for this type of drop?... The truck is a 70c10 shortbed with a two piece driveshaft, oh and its dropped 3" in the front as well. Thanks
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Old 04-22-2015, 02:51 PM   #2
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Re: Pinion angle???

I bought some of these
https://www.performanceonline.com/19...ar-Suspension/

Not sure if you are running coils or leaf. I bought the 4 degree ones. I haven't installed them yet and from what i've read you want about 4 to 6 degrees.
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Old 04-22-2015, 02:59 PM   #3
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Re: Pinion angle???

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I bought some of these
https://www.performanceonline.com/19...ar-Suspension/

Not sure if you are running coils or leaf. I bought the 4 degree ones. I haven't installed them yet and from what i've read you want about 4 to 6 degrees.
Oh my bad, i left that out, its on coils lol. and cool ill check them out, i havent really gone out and checked what my angles are now, but ill have some time later this week.. Do i measure all the joints starting from the tranny down to the rear end?
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Old 04-22-2015, 03:41 PM   #4
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Re: Pinion angle???

Look here.
http://www2.dana.com/pdf/J3311-1-DSSP.pdf

Or here.
http://www.drivetrain.com/parts_cata..._problems.html
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Old 04-22-2015, 03:53 PM   #5
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Re: Pinion angle???

Cool!, thanks for the info!
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Old 04-22-2015, 04:20 PM   #6
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Re: Pinion angle???

http://markwilliams.com/driveshafttech.aspx http://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/2...e-and-phasing/ heres a couple more sites...
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