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Nov 23, 2011 23:30:25 GMT
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I'm just about to start 4-link my chevette iv fitted the engine+box but need to work out the angle of the diff is it right to think the nose of the diff needs to point down 2-3 deg and the box to sit at 0 deg so when under load the prop sits straight? cheers
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Nov 24, 2011 12:19:39 GMT
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Nov 24, 2011 12:46:55 GMT
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/\ beat me to it.
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Nov 24, 2011 18:37:07 GMT
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cheers iv sin that link but not sure on the angle of the diff as sum say face it down and sum say face it up. just trying to find out what is best. thanks
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Nov 25, 2011 12:14:10 GMT
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Hello Chambers,
I've just added a bit to Countvauxalot's thread (the link given above) explaining how to set the diff angle on a four link system.
It's a bit of a hassle, but set it right and you won't have any propshaft UJ problems.
If you had the standard engine and gearbox, you could simplify the procedure by measuring the angle of the differential flange from vertical with the existing suspension set-up and just setting the axle to give the same diff flange measurement with your four link system.
In fact, you could still do this if you've installed a new engine and gearbox, assuming you can measure and verify that the height and angle of the crankshaft centreline and gearbox output shaft haven't changed too much with the new engine.
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Nov 25, 2011 20:43:36 GMT
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thanks for the help mate that bit in countvauxalot u put has helped a lot. cheers
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I know squat about 4 links etc. just remembered this post and thought I would point it out to you. There are also handy links with more in-depth info if I remember correctly. Good luck 