Driveshaft #2 popped in half
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Originally Posted by Naked AV
Highly doubtful you can see a pinion angle issue. Even experts can't see them, they have to perform a measurement. If you choose to forego this measurement, you could be asking for another broken driveshaft (see above pic for reference).
I had three places measure my angles and they all did it for free. Took all of like five minutes. You need two measurements: (1) Transmission output shaft angle, and (2) Pinion angle. They should match and be opposite.
Before I fixed my issue, the angles were -4/+7 (transmission shaft down/pinion up). When I corrected the issue with longer lower rear control arms, the angles were -4/+3. Perfect for high power launches, because under torque, the pinion moves a degree to +4.
I had three places measure my angles and they all did it for free. Took all of like five minutes. You need two measurements: (1) Transmission output shaft angle, and (2) Pinion angle. They should match and be opposite.
Before I fixed my issue, the angles were -4/+7 (transmission shaft down/pinion up). When I corrected the issue with longer lower rear control arms, the angles were -4/+3. Perfect for high power launches, because under torque, the pinion moves a degree to +4.
I think I got a brain freeze. I'll have to check with some local shops then.
Thanks for the advice. What are my options if the angle isn't right?
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Originally Posted by La Riddler
I think I got a brain freeze. I'll have to check with some local shops then.
Thanks for the advice. What are my options if the angle isn't right?
Thanks for the advice. What are my options if the angle isn't right?
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