1952 Chevy Vette Farm Truck Build

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Originally Posted by FarmerSid

In regards to your comments about the batwing being square to the frame, if the final ride height is set level and the rear pinion is set to 0 degrees, the batwing would be square to the frame. I have a 1.5" rake and the pinion set to 2 degrees so that would make my batwing not square. I think I have somewhat of a understanding of this now. Correct me if I'm wrong. Hopefully a bunch of us can get this hammered out.

When talking angles, I'm referencing the frame, not the road after adding rake. Russell complicates by saying 0 degrees, then parallel with the road. Add rake, and the angles to the road could be more than 3 degrees. Looking at my oil pan, I don't think it is critical to have the engine parallel to the road. I think I'm going to stab the engine in first, and see where it is at before mounting the batwing.