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old31 · 01-29-2021, 12:19 PM

With the car sitting on the ground and with my F150 transmission I have a 4-5 degree angle on my torque tube.

What do you think, good bad or indifferent.

I have Fam’s front and rear.

Russ/40 · 01-29-2021, 01:21 PM

Suspension will provide that much variation. I'd say your overthinking it.

Big hammer · 01-29-2021, 05:52 PM

I believe double ended u-joint drive shafts need that 4-5 degree, single u-joints not so much need.

Jack Shaft · 01-29-2021, 06:00 PM

An easy way to check driveline alignment is with a hand crank,if it slides into the ratchet nut you are good.

old31 · 01-29-2021, 06:31 PM

Yes, the hand crank goes in pretty easy.

Jack Shaft · 01-29-2021, 11:52 PM

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Your money then,the angle of the engine should be good(provided the rear engine mounts are good) there is no offset angles with a torque tube driveline

Bob Bidonde · 01-30-2021, 09:01 AM

The original angle is 3 degrees and up at the front. At 3 degrees, the driveshaft and crankshaft are on the same axis of revolution.

katy · 01-30-2021, 11:13 AM

Spec for the engine is 3°, so you're only 1-2° difference, w/weight in the car your 1-2° will diminish. I wouldn't worry about it.

01-29-2021, 12:19 PM	#1
old31 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2,098	5° angle on my tourqe tube With the car sitting on the ground and with my F150 transmission I have a 4-5 degree angle on my torque tube. What do you think, good bad or indifferent. I have Fam’s front and rear.

01-29-2021, 01:21 PM	#2
Russ/40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, California Posts: 3,505	Re: 5° angle on my tourqe tube Suspension will provide that much variation. I'd say your overthinking it.

01-29-2021, 05:52 PM	#3
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,131	Re: 5° angle on my tourqe tube I believe double ended u-joint drive shafts need that 4-5 degree, single u-joints not so much need. __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

01-29-2021, 06:00 PM	#4
Jack Shaft BANNED Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 1,196	Re: 5° angle on my tourqe tube An easy way to check driveline alignment is with a hand crank,if it slides into the ratchet nut you are good.

01-29-2021, 06:31 PM	#5
old31 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2,098	Re: 5° angle on my tourqe tube Yes, the hand crank goes in pretty easy.

01-29-2021, 11:52 PM	#6
Jack Shaft BANNED Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 1,196	Re: 5° angle on my tourqe tube Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Your money then,the angle of the engine should be good(provided the rear engine mounts are good) there is no offset angles with a torque tube driveline

01-30-2021, 09:01 AM	#7
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,466	Re: 5° angle on my tourqe tube The original angle is 3 degrees and up at the front. At 3 degrees, the driveshaft and crankshaft are on the same axis of revolution. __________________ Bob Bidonde

01-30-2021, 11:13 AM	#8
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,044	Re: 5° angle on my tourqe tube Spec for the engine is 3°, so you're only 1-2° difference, w/weight in the car your 1-2° will diminish. I wouldn't worry about it. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!