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wannabeburbowner · 01-07-2005, 03:28 AM

Can you guys tell me what my rear end pinion angle is supposed to be?? I have a 71 LB 2wd. I am new to this truck stuff and just seems like it is pointing too far up. Thanks for the help, this board is great!!!!!

Later,

Travis

68LSS1 · 01-07-2005, 05:20 AM

The rear pinion angle doesn't need to be anything by itself specifically. It does need to be within 3 degrees of the angle as measured from the tranny. Here are some good links that show you how to properly measure it: 1 and 2. Three degrees is what most of the info I've read recommend. And you don't want 0 either as that can restrict bearing lubrication in the u-joint. Forgot 3 and 4.

ljbear · 01-07-2005, 12:25 PM

Here's another link that explains it, http://jniolon.clubfte.com/driveline...nephasing.html

wannabeburbowner · 01-27-2005, 08:06 PM

I understand everything about the the pinion angle. I was just looking for the stock pinion angle for my 71 c10. somebody messed with it and has the pinion going way too far up. Just wanted to adjust it back to stock.

01-07-2005, 03:28 AM	#1
wannabeburbowner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Philadelphia, Ohio Posts: 253	Rear Pinion Angle?? Can you guys tell me what my rear end pinion angle is supposed to be?? I have a 71 LB 2wd. I am new to this truck stuff and just seems like it is pointing too far up. Thanks for the help, this board is great!!!!! Later, Travis __________________ 71 Chevy Long Bed (gettin' bagged) 84 GMC K1500 (Sold) 85 Monte Carlo SS white w/gray int. (being a dumba** and totaled it ) 85 Monte Carlo SS clone T-top (Sold) 72 Chevelle-tubbed 64 Buick Sportwagon

01-07-2005, 05:20 AM	#2
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	The rear pinion angle doesn't need to be anything by itself specifically. It does need to be within 3 degrees of the angle as measured from the tranny. Here are some good links that show you how to properly measure it: 1 and 2. Three degrees is what most of the info I've read recommend. And you don't want 0 either as that can restrict bearing lubrication in the u-joint. Forgot 3 and 4. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

01-07-2005, 12:25 PM	#3
ljbear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Emmett, Idaho Posts: 858	Here's another link that explains it, http://jniolon.clubfte.com/driveline...nephasing.html __________________ Larry 72 Chevy SWB 4x4 71 Chevy SWB 4x4 My Work Truck "Don't confuse enthusiasm with capability"

01-27-2005, 08:06 PM	#4
wannabeburbowner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Philadelphia, Ohio Posts: 253	I understand everything about the the pinion angle. I was just looking for the stock pinion angle for my 71 c10. somebody messed with it and has the pinion going way too far up. Just wanted to adjust it back to stock. __________________ 71 Chevy Long Bed (gettin' bagged) 84 GMC K1500 (Sold) 85 Monte Carlo SS white w/gray int. (being a dumba** and totaled it ) 85 Monte Carlo SS clone T-top (Sold) 72 Chevelle-tubbed 64 Buick Sportwagon



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