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Old 08-04-2009, 10:58 PM   #3
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Re: CV Driveshaft question

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Originally Posted by Oilbrnr View Post
Is your rear diff yoke pointed almost straight towards the TC?

-2* is about ideal so the grease gets worked around the u-joints. If it is way negative you could be inducing vibration.

This is a spring lift, not a shackle flip right?
It is pointed slightly up, but not straight at the TC. It has new 6" lift springs (no shackle flip) and currently I have the original 12 Bolt in place with some 2* shims and thing seem to be OK. It might have had a little vibration to it, but very minimal. I have the blazer torn apart for a rebuild and will be going back with a 14 bolt. I figured now would be the time to do everything correct. So, starting with a "blank canvas" should I pay the cash and get a custom CV drive shaft built, or just incorporate the correct driveline angle into the pinion when I weld on the new spring perches??? I would rather spend the time and money now and do it right rather than later after everything is painted up and pretty. THANKS!
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