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Drive line angles. Help needed

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Taco Nation, May 25, 2015.

  1. May 25, 2015 at 9:26 AM
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    So I just figured out how much to drop the carrier bearing to get the center u joint angle to 0* after a 3 inch lift. Question is do I really want to drop the carrier bearing 2.4" to creat that 0* center u joint angle. I know the truck didn't come stock with that angle in the center so will it hurt or help to make it zero or should I just aim to get back to stock measurements.
     
  2. May 25, 2015 at 9:30 AM
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    I get that the tran output and pinion flange should we parallel but should I create a 0* center u joint angle or should I return the center u joint angle to where it was originally
     
  4. May 25, 2015 at 10:06 AM
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    So don't drop the carrier bearing 2.4"
     
  6. May 25, 2015 at 11:06 AM
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    So the working angle difference between the second and third u joint is 2* so OME carrier bearing drop should fix it right up
     
  7. May 25, 2015 at 11:20 AM
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    Trial and error, some guys use washers as spacers till they hit the right amount.
    Also check your u-joints and carrier for play...
     
  8. May 25, 2015 at 11:27 AM
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    Just ordered OME carrier bearing drop kit. I also need a driveshaft spacer ASAP
     

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