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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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8" lift pinion angle

Ok I have an 8"lift, with a cv driveline. I still have some vibration, can someone tell me what is the proper pinion angle, and how to measure it. Also are there any fairly easy ways to adjust the angle thanks.
 
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iirc 3* or less. gonna have to do a google search on how to measure it. not hard just not sure how to explain it.
shim the carrier and the diff as needed to correct
 
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iirc 3* or less. gonna have to do a google search on how to measure it. not hard just not sure how to explain it.
shim the carrier and the diff as needed to correct
Great thanks I have a magnetic angle finder.
 
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