pinion angle

[Vegas69]

I figured you were running coil overs since you removed the perches. However, you don't need that much compensation for leaf springs. I really don't know the answer but would guess 2-3 degrees for pinion wrap.

[68400BIRD]

LOL The perches were removed when I bought the rear.It would be a lot easier if they were still on there. It was in a 41 Chevrolet coupe. The PO went to a Ford 9" and sold me the rear end for my car.

[ironworks]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

I figured you were running coil overs since you removed the perches. However, you don't need that much compensation for leaf springs. I really don't know the answer but would guess 2-3 degrees for pinion wrap.

2 degrees on a link suspension and 4 on a leaf spring suspension.

[67rstbkt]

Here's a PDF I found awhile back on pinion angle from Inland Empire -

EDIT - Sorry, it exceeded the file limits. Let me know if you want it and I'll e-mail it to you.

[68400BIRD]

Originally Posted by 67rstbkt

Here's a PDF I found awhile back on pinion angle from Inland Empire -

EDIT - Sorry, it exceeded the file limits. Let me know if you want it and I'll e-mail it to you.

I have looked at that website more than once. LOL From all of the reading that I have been doing I found that a couple of sites tell you to never start off with postive pinion angle. Again from what I have been reading most motor tranny set ups are in at a negative 3 degree angle. So that right there would tell you that you have to angle the pinion up 3 degrees to be parallel. But then you are suppose to add in any where from 3-6 degrees of negative pinion angle for wrap up. Can any one see why I am getting confused? LOL Any suggestions??????