Engine transmission angle?

[racermech]

One of the reasons for me asking this is because of the conflicting local information. As far as my rearend angle, I know that's off just by looking at it. But that's understandable due to the 6" drop. This link to s&p is what really got me thinking Driveline Angles . Also, I don't have the cab or bed attached right now, so that will change my engine tranny angle for sure... atleast a little bit. If it doesn't change enough, I was going to do what NITROUS spoke of and put shims/washers under the crossmember. BTW, thanks NITROUS for the help with that a/c idea, it came out great!

[oldcarstulsa]

needs to be between 1 and 3 degrees, if you drew a straight line between the tran tail shaft and the rear end pinion, if your rear end was 3 degrees up you trans should be between between 0 and 6 degrees down, it has to have some angle or the u-joints will wear out to quick, found this out the hard way, set a 33 coupe up with the angles the same, u-joints didnt last any time.

[RedHeartbeat]

Eon on extreme4x4 talked about you MUST have some conflict difference between the driveshaft and pinion angle, exactly what you said is what he said on the show. They even explained the position of the pumpkin is offset from the centerline of the transfer case for that exact reason. You got someone backing you up there that is famous Tulsa.

[oldcarstulsa]

Eon on extreme4x4 talked about you MUST have some conflict difference between the driveshaft and pinion angle, exactly what you said is what he said on the show. They even explained the position of the pumpkin is offset from the centerline of the transfer case for that exact reason. You got someone backing you up there that is famous Tulsa.

thats a first, but built enough of these old cars, so makes it a lot easier when dealing with the pickups