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12-16-2004 #1
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having lowered the rear suspension 2-3 inches on my 69 camaro what pinion angle do i want for correct allingment?
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12-16-2004 #2
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Anywhere from 3-7 degrees down would be a good place to start.Either wedge shims or reweld perches
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12-21-2004 #3
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The pinion angle on the differential should be equal, but opposite to the angle on the output shaft of the transmission for a street or road race car. A really good target is three degrees, much more than that can have a negative impact on the lifetime of the U-joints. If the angles are not similar, you can get some very nasty harmonic vibrations, which will also kill your U-joints.
The drag race guys will have a different story, I know many alter the pinion angle to get better bite, but this is not recommended by any means for a typical application (non-strip).
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12-21-2004 #4
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yes makes sense and from what i been told you are right
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