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Old 07-17-2007, 12:18 PM
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Just wondering..i know when dropping the rear end you must correct the pinion angle...how mnay degrees for a 4" drop?

Also i see that DJM makes 4" drop blocks with the integreated slope to correct the pinion angle..does that work? what if i was to get say 2" drop leaf spring or 3" then get a 2" or 1" block..would the 2" or 1" block correct the angle for the total overall 4" drop?
 
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Get the Hotchkis Springs and DJM 1" Steel blocks
 
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those worked well for you? you have to correct pinion angle?
 
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I believe the Hotchkis leafs have the proper taper.
 
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Default RE: 4" rear drop

they should correct it, you can always get steel shims
go with the smallest block possible, only if you need them,
you can get drop leafs and drop shackles and it'll keep everything in line
 



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