9 Inch Rearend question

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Originally Posted by tommys66

How do you set the pinion angle for these rearends? Is it possible to set the required angle with the bed off(without the weight of the truck).

Most guys I know that have done this swap just set the pinion back to the stock setting for the 12-bolt. They put the pinion yoke @ plumb & measure the angle of the rear brackets on the 12-bolt rear. Cut the truck arm brackets off (or get new ones). Set the 9" housing w/the pinion yoke @ plumb & attach the brackets @ the same angle as they were on the 12-bolt. Tack them in place. Re-check the angles & if everything is good, weld them up.