Driveshaft angles
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Driveshaft angles
Hallo,
I just lowered my 68 - f100 with the djm lowering kit. I am getting a bit confused about setting up the driveline angles on a multiple shaft installation, and would be very thankful if i could get som input. The angles are set up as in the picture right now, would this work or what angle/angles should i change?
Thanks in advance/ Oskar
I just lowered my 68 - f100 with the djm lowering kit. I am getting a bit confused about setting up the driveline angles on a multiple shaft installation, and would be very thankful if i could get som input. The angles are set up as in the picture right now, would this work or what angle/angles should i change?
Thanks in advance/ Oskar
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Welcome Orre, to the bump Kingdom.
I am sure that either Number Dummy, King Jefffafa, or even the Fordification web site can advise you on the correct angles, and the limits for correct angles.
Good luck amigo, and you might PM them.
Baja
I am sure that either Number Dummy, King Jefffafa, or even the Fordification web site can advise you on the correct angles, and the limits for correct angles.
Good luck amigo, and you might PM them.
Baja
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I was told the angles are there to keep the needle bearings spinning in the U joints . not enough angle and you will be eating up U joints . So my rule of thumb has always been to match what was Original to vehicle .
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Hey Hio, I am by No means an expert at this question but the 3 degrees at the tranny and 5 degrees at the rear axle seems a issue to me. The DJM'S did this?
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2X Alex from Ga comments, The higher that angle at the diff is the harder the u-joint bearings will work.
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Maybe the best driveline video I have ever watched. Thank you for sharing that. With the two piece, it adds a totally new element to the situation. I have had to play with my two piece a fair bit to get the angles to work together, that is with a CV at the middle and rearend joint.
Good luck.
Sean
Good luck.
Sean
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Make sure you check your angles with weight on all 4 wheels.
