1950 ford custom/1990 ranger rear end install.

[ford38v8]

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 ?

[ActionYobbo]

Originally Posted by ford38v8

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

[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by ActionYobbo

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

Good point. Henry Ford solved that problem with a torque tube.

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by ford38v8

Good point. Henry Ford solved that problem with a torque tube.

Henry solved a lot of problems with a torque tube!

Coop


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[tubman]

Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

Henry solved a lot of problems with a torque tube!

Coop.

And caused a few as well.

[ford38v8]

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Originally Posted by tubman

And caused a few as well.

I can’t think of one. Enumerate please?

[tubman]

Originally Posted by ford38v8

I can’t think of one. Enumerate please?

Changing a broken axle, for starts.