Pinion angle

[68 C-10 KID]

Sup folks?

I have a '68 long box W/ 1" spring and 2 1/2" drop spindles in front and a 4" spring w/ a 3/4" block in rear. I don't like the block I cant find a true 5" spring.

So my ? is what pinion angle shim is the best for my app. If any one has played around w/ this Please any tips would be great. I believe they make a 1-6

Thanks

[5150.4.67]

http://www.iedls.com/IEDL_PTS_LGL_091008_Secure.pdf
Check out this site. You will have to do some measuring if no one with your same setup replies. Hope this helps.
Jay

[68 C-10 KID]

Originally Posted by 5150.4.67

http://www.iedls.com/IEDL_PTS_LGL_091008_Secure.pdf
Check out this site. You will have to do some measuring if no one with your same setup replies. Hope this helps.
Jay

Very nice thank you.

[5150.4.67]

BTW, are those Hoosier slicks hidin' in the wells?

[68 C-10 KID]

Originally Posted by 5150.4.67

BTW, are those Hoosier slicks hidin' in the wells?

Hellz to the yeah! If a guy wants to play w/ 600 hp on the street its the safe way to do it.

[5150.4.67]

I can almost smell the molten rubber and smoke!
Jay

[chevy_mike]

Originally Posted by 68 C-10 KID

Sup folks?

I have a '68 long box W/ 1" spring and 2 1/2" drop spindles in front and a 4" spring w/ a 3/4" block in rear. I don't like the block I cant find a true 5" spring.

So my ? is what pinion angle shim is the best for my app. If any one has played around w/ this Please any tips would be great. I believe they make a 1-6

Thanks

Have you checked the Early Classic 5" springs. I bought their kit with 2 1/2" drop spindles and 1" springs front and 5" springs rear. I haven't gotten everything installed but I would trust ECE to give you what they advertise. They also keep the load rating so you can use your truck as a truck, if you needed to.

As for pinion angle, this would be good into as I am swapping in a new rear end and need to weld the axle pads on. Anyone know what the stock angle is?

[cdowns]

Originally Posted by 68 C-10 KID

Hellz to the yeah! If a guy wants to play w/ 600 hp on the street its the safe way to do it.

you'd think somebody with 600hp could measure the pinion angle to get it precise

[5150.4.67]

I believe 3 degrees.
Do you need the axle pads for trailing arm rear end? I have a brand new set I'm not using from CPP.
Jay

[68 C-10 KID]

Originally Posted by cdowns

you'd think somebody with 600hp could measure the pinion angle to get it precise

Sorry bro I'm no chassis guy or a drive line tech. I can build a sbc to blow your mind.

[68 C-10 KID]

Originally Posted by 68 C-10 KID

Sorry bro I'm no chassis guy or a drive line tech. I can build a sbc to blow your mind.

just in case you want to make fun of that too. here is the proof.

[chevy_mike]

Originally Posted by 5150.4.67

I believe 3 degrees.
Do you need the axle pads for trailing arm rear end? I have a brand new set I'm not using from CPP.
Jay

Thanks for that info. I was thinking 3 degrees as this is very common for most Chevy's. As for axle pads, thanks but already have some from ECE. Just waiting to get the rear end installed.

[68 C-10 KID]

Originally Posted by 68 C-10 KID

just in case you want to make fun of that too. here is the proof.

Had to re size

[c10crazy]

Wow! - would love to see the specs of your motor

[Scottshotrods]

we set are pinion angles at our shop
at 3 degrees
Justin
www.scottshotrods.com

[68 C-10 KID]

Originally Posted by c10crazy

Wow! - would love to see the specs of your motor

.030 bore
flat top JE
Scat crank and 6" rods
Splayed into 4 bolt main.
isky .640 @ 260 inst. @ a 106.5 deg
Comp cams wet belt.
jesel shaft mount 1.6 rockers
AFR 227cc Brodix HV 1000 intake and a 950 cfm Holley

[68 C-10 KID]

Originally Posted by Scottshotrods

we set are pinion angles at our shop
at 3 degrees
Justin
www.scottshotrods.com

Thank you. I just need to crawl under the pig with a deg finder then do the math.