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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 01:42 PM
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suspension questions.

lowering my 68 f 100 next week.... 71 lincoln subframe in the front....and a big C notch in the rear with lowering blocks.... what is the proper pinion angle? is there a ballpark number? going to put the rear end on top of the leaf springs and add about 4 inch blocks..... does anyone think i will need to shorten my drive shaft? thanks for any and all info guys.
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Originally Posted by tgowers
lowering my 68 f 100 next week.... 71 lincoln subframe in the front....and a big C notch in the rear with lowering blocks.... what is the proper pinion angle? is there a ballpark number? going to put the rear end on top of the leaf springs and add about 4 inch blocks..... does anyone think i will need to shorten my drive shaft? thanks for any and all info guys.
-tony
This should help...

http://jniolon.clubfte.com/driveline...nephasing.html
 
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