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Title: Another axle setup question
Post by: don33 on April 28, 2014, 01:11:00 PM
does anyone know what the pinion Angle is on a 80 pinto, I'm sure its the same for 74 and up...
Title: Re: Another axle setup question
Post by: don33 on April 28, 2014, 05:57:40 PM
I found a link that describes it pretty good...

http://www.ls1.com/forums/f8/how-set-proper-u-joint-pinion-angle-16319/
Title: Re: Another axle setup question
Post by: Pinturbo75 on April 28, 2014, 08:28:35 PM
its pretty simple if for a stock app.... it needs to be the exact opposite of the angle of the trans
Title: Re: Another axle setup question
Post by: don33 on April 29, 2014, 04:06:45 AM
Pinturbo75, its not exactly a standard/stock setup. it's a 2.3T with a C4, a Aerostar aluminum driveshaft and a narrowed ford explorer 8.8 rear axle assy. that being said, would there be any difference in the pinion angle setup ?
Title: Re: Another axle setup question
Post by: Rob3865 on April 29, 2014, 06:10:34 AM
3-5 degrees will do it.
Title: Re: Another axle setup question
Post by: Pinturbo75 on April 29, 2014, 12:09:15 PM
im running a 2.3 turbo with t5, aluminum driveshaft, and 8.8... to start off with I used the opposite angle of the trans and then added 2 degrees of negative offset on the rear.. only because I drag race the car occasionally.. that extra allows for the rear to correct alignment under hard acceleration.. ..
Title: Re: Another axle setup question
Post by: don33 on April 29, 2014, 04:58:30 PM
Got it, that's what I was thinking would be right. thanks to all... one more question for Pinturbo, what driveshaft are you using ? not sure weather I need a bigger/stronger one or not ?
Title: Re: Another axle setup question
Post by: Pinturbo75 on April 29, 2014, 05:19:41 PM
I got one from a crown vic and had it shortened and new ujoints and correct ends added
Title: Re: Another axle setup question
Post by: don33 on April 29, 2014, 06:31:39 PM
ok, not sure if there is any difference there, dia, thickness of material ?