Question about 8.25 rear end pinion snubber

[Bill's 64 Signet]

Hi,
I've recently acquired a 1964 Valiant Signet 200 and know absolutely nothing about it. I purchased it from a classic car showroom after taking it for a test drive. All I know is that it has a mildly built 360 in it with a 8.25" rear. I'm doing a rear brake job and when I look at the rear end, the man who built this used a very tall pinion snubber setup (not stock looking). I'm wondering if this is causing a problem with a drive line vibration I'm getting. When the car rests on it's tires, should the pinion rest on the under-body or should there be a slight gap, I know springs will settle with time but wondering if the snubber setup currently is pushing the pinion angle too far down and I'm getting the vibration?

 

[GGs66GT]

The bracket is to tall ! The snubber should not be in contact when on the ground. This setup was for drag racing only.

The stock snubber mounts to the differential bracket without the extension.

 

[RedFish]

The snubber should be like any other bump stop. Not supposed to ride on it. Not supposed to be any driveline vibration regardless. Pinion angle would be a lot different if the rubber bumper was where it belong. I suppose some of a drive line vibration would dissipate through those long legs under that bump stop but.... who knows? Only 2 bolts in removing it for trail.

 

[AJ/FormS]

Yeah, you should have about an inch space above it at normal ride-height. If you change ride height, you need to inspect the new wind-up distance. Adjustables are available.

 

[Bill's 64 Signet]

OK, I thought it was too tall but wanted to check first before seeing if I can remove the snubber and attempt to get it back in the spot it should be. Thanks for the replies

 

[charles mill]

a old pinion subner as traction bars. early 60s and still today great for traction . as traction bars they stiffened up leaf springs mopar recommended .