moparisbest
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Ok let me get this strait duster 440 4speed . . I read i should set the rear end angel at 6 ° down correct ? So if the trans is at 0° then i should go down 6 ° from zero correct ?
pinion angle help . under car now
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Woods74
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Pinion angle is relative, under normal load you want to create an ellipse, where operating angles are equal, but opposite from each other.
Most trans are 2-3 down, axle wrap lifts, number I'm not sure about but the 5-7 range sounds right, I'm sure some one will chime in. 2-4 down is a safe bet, it also depends on if your a drag racer or not.
If you do a search it will show you want you need to see.
Most trans are 2-3 down, axle wrap lifts, number I'm not sure about but the 5-7 range sounds right, I'm sure some one will chime in. 2-4 down is a safe bet, it also depends on if your a drag racer or not.
If you do a search it will show you want you need to see.
moparisbest
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I'm using angel finder on my phone it says the trans is at zero 0 so I was thanking to put the rear 6 below zero anyone can help . Thanks in advance
Woods74
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I'm not sure if I'd trust a phone for this, I'd go borrow an actual angle finder from home depot or the like.
moparisbest
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I did buy a cheap angle finder and it reads the same as my phone . So I know it rite might try the angle finder app on your smart phone . It's really nice and free . Lol
Woods74
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Right on, I'd still do 2-4 down to be conservative. Since most trans are down 2-4 most rear ends are 2-4 down, since your at 0, 0-2 would do it for you. It's recommended car is weighted on suspension, driver weight in the seat road ready before reading and setting this.
Here is a good article on the subject:
Ray Currie of Currie Enterprises, which specializes in rearends and rear suspension systems for race, street, and off-road applications, agrees that pinion angle is a pretty simple (there’s that word again) concept. He explains that a universal joint is designed to handle between 1 and 3 degrees of pinion angle. This is a safe operating range for the U-joint. If the U-joint is forced beyond its normal range, it can hyperextend and lead to catastrophic failure. Currie always strives for 2 degrees of pinion angle on a street car regardless of the type of rear suspension being used.
Read more: http://www.carcraft.com/howto/91758/#ixzz2QNuCgr93
Here is a good article on the subject:
Ray Currie of Currie Enterprises, which specializes in rearends and rear suspension systems for race, street, and off-road applications, agrees that pinion angle is a pretty simple (there’s that word again) concept. He explains that a universal joint is designed to handle between 1 and 3 degrees of pinion angle. This is a safe operating range for the U-joint. If the U-joint is forced beyond its normal range, it can hyperextend and lead to catastrophic failure. Currie always strives for 2 degrees of pinion angle on a street car regardless of the type of rear suspension being used.
Read more: http://www.carcraft.com/howto/91758/#ixzz2QNuCgr93
Mad Dart
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OOPS did not see the post above mine........ I will leave it anyway
If you have an Iphone you can download a Degree finder app for FREE!
Nobody mentioned that your suspension needs to be LOADED. Car on the ground on all 4's. I usually back the car up a bit and stab the throttle then coast to a stop if the car was up in the air. To get totally technical you should be sitting in the Driver Seat too and have someone else help you.
If you have an Iphone you can download a Degree finder app for FREE!
Nobody mentioned that your suspension needs to be LOADED. Car on the ground on all 4's. I usually back the car up a bit and stab the throttle then coast to a stop if the car was up in the air. To get totally technical you should be sitting in the Driver Seat too and have someone else help you.
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