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Old 09-10-2009, 11:36 AM   #8
shrunken66stroker
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Re: driveshaft/pinion angle saga

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Originally Posted by Imperial Kustom View Post
Yikes! 7 degrees! No! No! No! Having worked at a driveline and differential shop for many moons, that is not right! Zero at the rear yoke is the magic number, BUT, you need to compensate for spring load while driving. Pinion angle should be 1.5 degrees down at ride height. And yes shrunk, that is the correct way to measure driveline length. From the output seal on the trans to the flat part of the yoke (where the bolt or straps go in).
Thanks for following up. Sorry for the misinformation. Like I said, don't quote me on that one. I'm glad you saw that and obviously have more experience than I do with drive shafts. Where the hell did I get 7 degrees? hmm.
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