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53 randy · 09-17-2011, 02:59 PM

changing to a camaro rear end, now i need to weld on new spring pads [spring perches], after setting the pinion angle, up 4 degrees , do i weld the pads on at the same angle or do i set them level, 0 degrees?

**lolife99** · 09-19-2011, 10:49 PM

Can you place the spring perches on the axle tube and loosely clamp the ubolts?
Then pivot the rearend to get the pinion angle correct.
Then tack the spring perches with the weight of the truck on rearend.
Remove and fully weld.

53 randy · 09-20-2011, 02:07 PM

thanks for the input, Randy

09-17-2011, 02:59 PM	#1
53 randy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: lynnwood wa Posts: 158	rear spring pads changing to a camaro rear end, now i need to weld on new spring pads [spring perches], after setting the pinion angle, up 4 degrees , do i weld the pads on at the same angle or do i set them level, 0 degrees?

09-19-2011, 10:49 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: rear spring pads Can you place the spring perches on the axle tube and loosely clamp the ubolts? Then pivot the rearend to get the pinion angle correct. Then tack the spring perches with the weight of the truck on rearend. Remove and fully weld. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-20-2011, 02:07 PM	#3
53 randy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: lynnwood wa Posts: 158	Re: rear spring pads thanks for the input, Randy



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