55.2-59 GM 10 Bolt Not Centered

[MARTINSR]

Originally Posted by mr48chev

That "OMH my driveshaft isn't in a stright and square line from the trans to the rear end" nonsense is just that, NONSENSE. Every Ford ever built with a 9 inch that didn't have an ugly from the back off center pumpkin had a driveshaft that angled off to the passenger side a bit. Almost every other rear end around does. Still guys mess their britches and have a panic attack when the driveshat doesn't run perfectly square from trans to rear end.

Yes you can fix that if it is a real issue with you if you shorten one side and move the pinion over but why? The driveshaft doesn't care, the U joints rollers like having a bit more room to roll on every turn of the driveshaft rather than being pounded in one spot all the time.

Actually as long as you have the wheel mount surface where the wheels are evenly spaced from the frame on each side life is good.

As far as the bars on the 4 link hitting something, if it is a Universal kit you may have to make some slight adjustments to have it fit and work right.

YES and in fact if it's perfect the U joints will FAIL because the bearings are spinning!


Brian