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  1. Apr 22, 2011 at 11:40 AM #1
    HammerDown

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    with the addition of the new add a leafs, I also too out the wedge piece that sits with the axle block (needed for lowering shackles but wanted to try it without)

    So what I need help with is the pinion angle for the rear axle and drive shaft
     
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  2. Apr 22, 2011 at 11:59 AM #2
    Darth Bama

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    Are you wanting to know what the factory pinion angle is?

    Anything over 2" supposedly requires shims. Although I'm a lot lower then 2" in the rear and have never had any vibration. So I would assume if you're lifting it's the same as lowering. Anything over 2" probably requires the shims. :think:
     
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  3. Apr 22, 2011 at 12:45 PM #3
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    it has lowering shackles and hangers, but also AAL so yes I need the factory angle
     
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    You're planning on taking the drop shackles out aren't ya???
     
  5. Apr 22, 2011 at 12:50 PM #5
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    eventually but not right now
     
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    Unless you're getting some driveline vibration, I wouldn't worry about it to be honest dude.
     
  7. Apr 22, 2011 at 1:25 PM #7
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    ^x2
     
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    I am getting some vibration at lower speeds though...right now the differential is pointed up slightly more than the axle is
     
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    need shims then
     
  10. Apr 22, 2011 at 1:31 PM #10
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    I have them but the head of the pin isn't long enough to go through the shim and to the block so I was just trying to figure out the right angle so I can try other things too


    EDIT...all worked out thanks anyways
     
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