2015 Tacoma Driveline Angles

All, I’m reaching out for some driveline angle input. I know there are many threads on this- I’ve read them cover to cover. My measurements just aren’t making sense. I currently have 3 degree shims installed (last photo) but when I zero on my transfer case flange and check the pinion flange I get 6 degrees up. This seems too much. What am I doing wrong? Thanks in advance!!

 

You can't just zero on the TC and measure the rear diff pinion angle. You also need to measure the working angles of the front and rear driveshaft pieces too. Lots of good threads about this, you may want to read some more.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/drive-shaft-vibrations-solved-step-by-step.244535/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...driveshaft-pinion-angles-on-2016-crew.626699/

 

Here are the new measurements: all taken from driver side. In each case, moving the left side of the gauge down made its measurement approach 0 which was set on the transfer case flange. I think this means all angles are down angles relative to the transfer case.