setting pinion angle

[jonsranger]

Hey guys, i am going to try to get my 9 in in my 90 ranger when i go home here in 3 days, how do i go bout setting the pinion angle. the 9 in is a low pinion, and its going behind a t5 trans.

Thanks,
Jon

 

[LittleBigFoot]

There's the right way and the redneck way. And the redneck way is pretty decent.

On my rigs:
Got the axle in, barely tightened the u-bolt nuts, but enough. Put the wheels on and set her down on her own weight. Then I used a rubber mallet to "adjust" the axle till the pinion angle looked right. Then I double checked the angles with some extra welding wire. I tacked the perches in place, dropped the axle, burned them home.

I haven't had any problems yet.

 

[Sunk]

You want to pinion to have the same angle from the ground as the last fixed point: ie the t-case output or carrier bearing mount.

 

[Evan]

You want to pinion to have the same angle from the ground as the last fixed point: ie the t-case output or carrier bearing mount.

If it's a single cardian shaft....yes. Use an angle finder to verify the diff pinion input flange is at the same angle as the t-case output flange.


If it's a double cardian you want the pinion angle to match the driveshaft angle.