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Old 01-13-2016, 07:43 AM   #5
Keith Seymore
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Re: Another Pinion Angle question I'm back!

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Originally Posted by 1LowToy View Post
Yes lowering the trucks has created a driveshaft nightmare. I just figured out that I'm running about a 4 degree negative angle at the back of the tranny. (negative being that the tranny yoke is lower than the drive shaft) So I think the next step is to reduce that by a new tranny mount and a bit of spacer. I found some articles on this and I'm gathering I need to match it up with a positive pinion angle (pinion up). Like in the image?

It makes sense until you put a bunch of throttle on it. I have an inline six and the springs are beefed so I don't think I'll be getting any wheel hop soon.
Take a look at this:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522180

If you can follow this logic then you can fix any vibration problem.

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