Axle Clocking

[Trapn6.0]

Not sure if that is the correct term or not. I see many people doing a soa conversion, but it seems everyone re welds their perches at the same angle as stock. I know most people probobly don't run enough lift for the need. Is there something I'm missing why more people don't re weld them to get a better driveline angle?

[mnkyboy]

Everyone should be adjusting for pinion angle when welding perches.

[mvusse]

[mvusse]

Lifting your axle does not change the correct pinion angle. Going to a double cardan CV joint driveshaft, or changing the transfer case output shaft angle does.

[Incommando]

Here are a couple of chart thats may be more representative of our need's in the 4x4 world and includes a rough guide for both types of u-joints:

 

Even though all are a little crude the next two show the importance of having as long of drive shaft as possible to aid in keeping the angles right when compared to the top one.

 

 

[jimoshel]

I make all my driveshafts out of flex tubing. Don't have to worry about angles. :yes: :doh:

[carnuck]

Did you know there really used to be a cable driveshaft used years ago? I think it was 1930 or 1940 something Oldsmobile. It weighed nearly as much as the motor!

[Eagle]

Did you know there really used to be a cable driveshaft used years ago? I think it was 1930 or 1940 something Oldsmobile. It weighed nearly as much as the motor!

 

Pontiac did it, too, in the mid-60s. I think the car was called the Tempest.