Drive Line Angles
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Drive Line Angles
I figure now is the time to ask since I've just installed a new drive shaft and don't want to turn it into a pretzel! Do you want the shaft lengths as straight as possible or is it better to have slight articulation at each joint?
I've heard that you should have a slight angle at each U-joint is this true? Should I split the difference of the 3 U-joints (2 peice D-shaft) evenly or keep the forward shaft closer to level like it would be stock.
To clarify I have an '89 F-150 2WD Manual tranny with a 6" lift.
I'm thinking that I should have the carrier bearing slightly lowered by maybe a 1/4" or so to help keep the slip yoke together a bit more. (It's not currently a problem but it did get chewed up, mostly due to a lack of lube)
I've heard that you should have a slight angle at each U-joint is this true? Should I split the difference of the 3 U-joints (2 peice D-shaft) evenly or keep the forward shaft closer to level like it would be stock.
To clarify I have an '89 F-150 2WD Manual tranny with a 6" lift.
I'm thinking that I should have the carrier bearing slightly lowered by maybe a 1/4" or so to help keep the slip yoke together a bit more. (It's not currently a problem but it did get chewed up, mostly due to a lack of lube)
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Eather way I would keep the carrer where it is. I tried lowering it once, just to have it ripped of by a piece of sandstone the second run out. Now with CV joints, that work smother at sharper angles, I will never again drop my carrer. hope this helps
Brad
Eather way I would keep the carrer where it is. I tried lowering it once, just to have it ripped of by a piece of sandstone the second run out. Now with CV joints, that work smother at sharper angles, I will never again drop my carrer. hope this helps
Brad
