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i'm looking to do the complete DJM 4/5 drop on my 2000. it comes with upper/lower control arms, springs, rear flip kit, and shocks all around. i was wondering about pinion angle. am i going to have to make any adjustments to that after the drop? and if i do, what is involved in the process? i really don't know much about this subject so bear with me...any ideas?
 


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If you shorten the rear shackles to do the drop, your pinion angle will decrease a bit, but should still be fine.

Worst case scenario you buy some shims to correct it.
 
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the flip kit should fix it itself. they are designed to set it up properly and just bolt on. I used chassis tech front hangers and flipped the shakles to get a 5 inch drop and dont have any pinion issues. flip kit is even easier than the way i went. only reason to worry is if you get an odd vibe after the flip is installed.
 
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cool. sounds good. thanks evan and rat_ranger.:icon_cheers:
 
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I can't really add anything to this, but I do second what RatRanger and Evan said. I noticed that I had LESS vibrations once I flipped my axle. I also changed my tranny mount, but I'm still positive I have less vibrations though.


So, it could get better for you, who knows.
 
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nice. that was one issue i was concerned about so i'm glad to hear it won't be an issue!
 
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