2nd Gen DSE Quadra Link

[73camarols1]

I just tacked the brackets to my dana 60 and hung it in the car. The pinion is real far over to the passangers side. I followed the instructions which say to measure to find the axel center line and do all the backet placement off that. After looking at pics on their web site, it looks like all there 2nd gens are like this. I am running Scott Mocks front sub frame, which looks like the trans is in the center of the tunnel. My question is this how it is suppose to be and will it be fine with the trans centered? I understand that u joints should be fine just didn't know why they don't have you center it off the pinion. Thanks Bill

[coolwelder62]

Check to see the pinion is centered in the housing.Measure from the axle flange (Rotor mounting surface) the pinion center.Then check axle flange to lower 4-link center bracket(side to side).

[73camarols1]

I can't get to the car till tomm. But I know that a stock 10 bolts pinion is a 1/2 inch offset to the pass side. And the bodys on 2nd gens are 1/4'' to 3/8'' off to the pass side. So tomm I'll find out exactly how far to the pass side the pinion is. If its 3/4'' that should be where the stock pinion was. I do know that the pinion is offset to the pass side on the dana 60, I just dont know how far. Hopefully it looked closer because the dana is bigger. Dont know if that makes any sense. Thanks Bill

[exwestracer]

I'm wondering if centering the pinion would throw the cast center section far enough off center that you might have an issue with the inner bracket location. I'm sure it depends on the subframe width, but I could see DSE playing it safe...that Dana has a pretty BIG center after all.

[73camarols1]

Looked today and the pinion is offset in the housing to the pass side 1/2''-3/4''. Which is exactly how much it is off center in the trans tunnel. The axel center line is in the center of the trans tunnel and thats what DSE wants you to measure off of. Just want to much sure the u joints will be fine because it the housing is already angled down -2 deg. I read a lot on line that all GM pinions are offset to the pass side by a 1/2''. I'm mocking up my wheels and tires next and just want to make sure the rear end is where it needs to be. I dont want to run any spacers or anything. I'll call DSE tomm and ask them. Just thought others may have noticed the same thing. Open to any input. Thanks Bill