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Great news! The driveshaft rubs on the parking brake bracket under the car! More cutting and welding to come! Fuck this fucking car! Eat shit and die!
 
Well according to the internet my driveline angles are dog shit. Because my car is lowered, the pinion is higher than the transmission output.

It is recommended to not have angles greater than 3 degrees, and my front is 3.7 degrees. The rear, is 2.2 degrees. Under acceleration, that is estimated to jump to 3.8 degrees as the pinion rises.

Since I already have tunnel clearance issues, I think I'm going to cut the tunnel, raise the transmission output with shims, and see where it leads.
 
Patriot Racer said:
wait, -3.7* and -2.2*, or +2.2*?
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I've confused you because I'm talking about the overall angle of the u-joints, not the individual numbers. Individual numbers are:

Trans output 2.8 degrees down in rear

Driveshaft 0.9 degrees up in rear

Pinion 1.3 degrees up in front

Better visual here
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So -1.4*

Mine is -3* at the balancer and +1 at the pinion. -2*

Zero vibration. I'm planning to shim the trans a little over the winter.
 
Shimmed the trans nearly 1/2 inch and adjusted rear upper control arms

Tailshaft -2.3 degrees downward
Driveshaft 0.4 degrees upward
Pinion 0.7 degrees upward

Using this calculator, I'm good to go

spicerparts.com

Spicer Driveline Operating Angle Calculator

Measure the angles of each component in your drivetrain, then use the Spicer Driveline Operating Angle Calculator to find the operating angle of each u-joint in your drivetrain.
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Except for the parking brake issue.
 
More news to note

I have 5/8" clearance between driveshaft and e-brake bracket. No idea if that's anywhere near enough or if the suspension is going to bang that thing off the bracket every bump in the road.

After not having touched the car for 10 days here's wtf.

I found 1 leaking brake bleeder screw. 1 leaking brake bleeder (the bigger threaded part). 1 leaking brake t fitting.

The speedometer cable is leaking trans fluid. Not from the seal at the trans, it's coming between the actual rubber housing and metal crimp of the cable.

There is another shiny spot of oil between the bellhousing and scatter shield. And i mean the tiniest bit of a shiny spot.
 
...if it's been shaken, you let the bubbles all come together.
 
89 Fox 351 said:
I have 5/8" clearance between driveshaft and e-brake bracket. No idea if that's anywhere near enough or if the suspension is going to bang that thing off the bracket every bump in the road.
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Hammer or bend it for more clearance.
 
Lowrider said:
Hammer or bend it for more clearance.
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I used a bottle jack and some pieces of wood which gave me the 5/8 clearance. It's not enough. I'm going to have to cut the trans tunnel in that spot and bring it up a good amount
 
89 Fox 351 said:
I used a bottle jack and some pieces of wood which gave me the 5/8 clearance. It's not enough. I'm going to have to cut the trans tunnel in that spot and bring it up a good amount
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You talking about the bracket for the e-brake handle ?
 
as smart/talented as you are, what is your reluctance to alter the trans tunnel? I think you're quite capable of keeping a stock "appearing" look...which BTW don't become a slave to. This is your creation.
 
ratssass said:
as smart/talented as you are, what is your reluctance to alter the trans tunnel? I think you're quite capable of keeping a stock "appearing" look.
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I just finished painting the fuckin thing 🙃
 
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