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Old 08-18-2024, 01:52 PM   #2
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Default Re: 1950 ford custom/1990 ranger rear end install.

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Originally Posted by ford38v8 View Post
I'm confused. I was under the impression that the correct geometry dictated that angles should be equal, offsetting each other. Why would you settle for 2º to 3º for the pinion when the transmission is 4º ?
There is much more to working out pinion angle. You need to allow for wrap which depending on your HP and suspension setup will change the pinion a few degrees under full load or cause axle bounce
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