Adjusting rear pinion angle
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From: Lovely Hueytown Alabama
Adjusting rear pinion angle
DJ
just make sure that the transmission angle and the pinion angle are the same...
look at the article on my page for details..
gud luck
john
just make sure that the transmission angle and the pinion angle are the same...
look at the article on my page for details..
gud luck
john
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From: RICHLAND
Adjusting rear pinion angle
John, just who I was looking for!! The reason I ask is I have seen pics of your set up.And I live for your articles.I havent gone as far as 4 link but wonder if me having a truck to go back in forth to the bar every other weekend really negates a 4 link ?? I truely am for show even though I have a 390. hey john i am though truely thinking about the shortening job and was wondering price and posatives to this.Thanks DJ Richland WA
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Adjusting rear pinion angle
Rosa
Get a magnetic angle guage from the home center. Remove the driveshaft. Measure the angle on the face of the trans output shaft and the differential pinion. Don't try to cheat by measuring the transmission pan, pan bolts or anything else.
And how do I know this
Aim for perfection but I have never really noticed any problems if you get inside the two degree window. Pinion shims should be available locally but not all parts house carry them.
Get a magnetic angle guage from the home center. Remove the driveshaft. Measure the angle on the face of the trans output shaft and the differential pinion. Don't try to cheat by measuring the transmission pan, pan bolts or anything else.
And how do I know this
Aim for perfection but I have never really noticed any problems if you get inside the two degree window. Pinion shims should be available locally but not all parts house carry them.
