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copo69
12-16-2004, 10:02 AM
having lowered the rear suspension 2-3 inches on my 69 camaro what pinion angle do i want for correct allingment?

MrQuick
12-16-2004, 07:31 PM
Anywhere from 3-7 degrees down would be a good place to start.Either wedge shims or reweld perches

Mean 69
12-21-2004, 02:03 PM
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).

Mark

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copo69
12-21-2004, 03:30 PM
yes makes sense and from what i been told you are right