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crazy longhorn · 08-13-2003, 08:59 PM

Do you still have the original rear diff? if so, you can set the pads level, & check pinion angle with a cheap angle finder (Sears, or Lowes).......then set the new diff up the same. Another way you could go , is to set the diff up loosely under the truck, & check angles (with the weight on the wheels). The sum of the trans angle + the pinion angle should equal a straight line. In other words, if the trans is pointed 4 degrees down, the pinion needs to be pointed 4 degrees up to get the line angles right on. Good luck,crazyL

08-13-2003, 08:59 PM	#2
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Do you still have the original rear diff? if so, you can set the pads level, & check pinion angle with a cheap angle finder (Sears, or Lowes).......then set the new diff up the same. Another way you could go , is to set the diff up loosely under the truck, & check angles (with the weight on the wheels). The sum of the trans angle + the pinion angle should equal a straight line. In other words, if the trans is pointed 4 degrees down, the pinion needs to be pointed 4 degrees up to get the line angles right on. Good luck,crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....