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Old Sep 27, 2016 | 02:08 AM
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looking for the "right" stance...





  • what is the original Frame angle?
  • and what angle are you guys running?
  • i´ll probably run the No Limit 4 link Suspension
thanks for any suggestions
 
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Old Sep 27, 2016 | 10:14 AM
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I personally like a little rake to it , mine will be about 3 degrees and not ridiculously low rear tires are about 3" higher than front . But it's all about you in this case lol
 
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Old Sep 27, 2016 | 05:48 PM
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Pretty much level

 
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Old Sep 27, 2016 | 07:19 PM
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About 3 degrees.

 
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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 01:56 AM
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Pretty much level


haha, but when it is unloaded you have 3 degrees also!?
 
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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 01:57 AM
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thank you guys, so i´ll try to get close to 3 degrees
 
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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 07:07 AM
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I never thought about actually checking the rake with a degree finder, Im going to check mine today, results to follow.

 
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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 10:29 AM
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I never thought about actually checking the rake with a degree finder, Im going to check mine today, results to follow.

Good looking 51! Looks like about 3 degrees also.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by rdemilt
I never thought about actually checking the rake with a degree finder, Im going to check mine today, results to follow.



...ha, same here, never thought about a numeric frame angle. It´s all right as long as the rake looks cool :-)
But now i need a point to start with.
I got a Big Block, i got a IFS, í got a 9inch, i´m building a new rear suspension. The truck is on the lift now and i have to figure out a good pinion angle and i want a cool rake.
So now, with the goal of a 3 inch rake i can start to work.


Thank you guys
 
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I have jack screws that allow me to easily raise and lower the rear end. I find I prefer about a 2-3 deg rake as well.


 
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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr G
I have jack screws that allow me to easily raise and lower the rear end. I find I prefer about a 2-3 deg rake as well.


would you provide a pic of your "jack screws " ?
 
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Old Sep 28, 2016 | 10:52 PM
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How about this for a rake?

 
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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 08:01 AM
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How about this for a rake?

Who's the guy driving ? The truck looks familiar.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by rdemilt
Who's the guy driving ? The truck looks familiar.
Well, people say the driver looks a lot like me except he has a full head of hair and a brown mustache instead of a white one.....
 
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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ingo
would you provide a pic of your "jack screws " ?
Here you go. These were not installed by me but by a previous builder along with the truck arms.





 
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