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4" rear drop

Old Jul 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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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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Get the Hotchkis Springs and DJM 1" Steel blocks
 
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 01:59 PM
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those worked well for you? you have to correct pinion angle?
 
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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I believe the Hotchkis leafs have the proper taper.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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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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