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crazy longhorn · 08-25-2003, 05:36 PM

You should be able to get a 3.00, or a 3.25 gear for the 9". most common in the cars was a 2.75 gear(mid to late 70s). On the pinion angle......with the truck on the wheels, check the trans angle.....if its 4 degrees down (example), set the pinion 4 degrees up. Good luck,crazyL

08-25-2003, 05:36 PM	#6
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	You should be able to get a 3.00, or a 3.25 gear for the 9". most common in the cars was a 2.75 gear(mid to late 70s). On the pinion angle......with the truck on the wheels, check the trans angle.....if its 4 degrees down (example), set the pinion 4 degrees up. 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.... Last edited by crazy longhorn; 08-25-2003 at 05:39 PM.