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SpeedTuba
GenIII
 
4/11/2002
08:37:53
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 Subject: Pinion Angle/Autocross
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I was reading a post the other day about handling and autocross for the life of me, I can't find the stupid post.
My question is, what is pinion angle and how can you change it to get better handling.
Thanks!
W. Patrick Jones
98 Dakota Sport 3.9L
Emerald Pearl Coat
http://www.geocities.com/wpmjones/
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Halo3
GenIII
4/11/2002
09:45:23
|  RE: Pinion Angle/Autocross
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Not sure if this is a clear enough explanation, but check this out:
http://4wheeldrive.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Farizonaxj.rockcrawler.com%2Fcustom4.html
Semper Fi,
Halo3
'00 Lt. Driftwood 4x4 SLT DQC w/5.9L
http://home.attbi.com/~quadcab
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roadracer
Dodge Dakota
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4/11/2002
13:24:47
| RE: Pinion Angle/Autocross
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speedtuba, that was me giving all the handling advice. pinion angle is the relation between your trans, d-shaft, and rearend. First, is your truck lowered and how, and how much. If you you used lowered hangers in the rear instead of blocks, you are on the right track. I you are going to lower your truck in the rear no more than 4", you probely will not have to move the angle of your trans. If you are alredy lowered, You should put a 3-4deg shim under the leafs. That is what I am using and really good traction out of the turns and no wheel hop. You might want to check your pinion angle relationship between trn+re, to make sure they are not more than 3deg diferance.
By the way, I do not use any kind of traction device, with this set up I have much better traction, and even when I get into it with an acasional ricer on the street.
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SpeedTuba
GenIII
4/12/2002
07:31:01
|  RE: Pinion Angle/Autocross
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Thanks roadracer!! I haven't lowered her yet, but I was looking at 2" (Coils) in the front and 4" (Hangers) in the rear. I want to level her out as well as get great handling. Thanks for the tips.
W. Patrick Jones
98 Dakota Sport 3.9L
Emerald Pearl Coat
http://www.geocities.com/wpmjones/
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