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I take it this is a bad pinion angle?
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63chevyll
1/2 ton status
daymmmn,
did it spin the tubes?
did it spin the tubes?
DAM 
check and see if those blocks are tapered. if so pull them and flip end for end to act as a tappered shim. i have done that before.
or cut and reweld the spring perches.
check and see if those blocks are tapered. if so pull them and flip end for end to act as a tappered shim. i have done that before.
or cut and reweld the spring perches.
run forest run 
that now requires new perches for the correct win
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/25-PERCH.html
tmmby119
1/2 ton status
I swear some people should pass IQ test before getting their hands on welder....
heres the blocks
Give Kert a call Rick, he can set you up!
I couldnt agree more on the IQ test. I want a different rear axle in the next year or so. so I think degree shims will be my temp fix. I think this may have been the main reason for my recent ujoint strap break that dropped the rear shaft out
KurtisLow11
Registered Member
Quick ? Is there a difference in 2wd headers and 4wd headers. For instance will 2wd ones work on a 4wd K5 with a 5.7L? Thanks
DrkZide
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This really isn't the right thread for that question but yes. 4WD headers take the front driveshaft into account. You'll most likely hit if you use 2wd headers.
Back on topic.
What are you going to do about your "perches"? Are they stable like that?
Back on topic.
What are you going to do about your "perches"? Are they stable like that?
I dont know about stable. but they should be alright for light mudding and driving around town in the snow
big pappa b
3/4 ton status
Yikes!!
Cut that crap off and do it right Rick, those welds don't look to good to me. But I am here and your there.
Your going to keep breaking rear stuff with the angle like that
Your going to keep breaking rear stuff with the angle like that
I'm pretty sure this is unacceptable. But wanted to be sure. The only way I can see to temp fix it would be Degree shims
DAMN!!!heres the blocks
Cornfield creations
1/2 ton status
Woof.
I bet that pinion bearing is crying for a drink.
I bet that pinion bearing is crying for a drink.
k20
3/4 ton status
.......Ive made many a crappy weld but DAYUM........I just cant......WTF?!!??!?!
Cutting the pads off with an angle grinder will suck But it deff would be the best idea. I'll have to call kert and see what I can get. I hate to do all that to this axle. but it does have to last a year.
But it deff would be the best idea. I'll have to call kert and see what I can get. I hate to do all that to this axle. but it does have to last a year.
It's not uncommon for a pinion to be pointing up like that, in the right situation. Mine actually points up like that. You see it more with Jeeps and similar lifted short wheelbase 4x4s. When the ring and pinion start spinning it sloshes gear oil directly up and forward to the pinion bearings. There are feed and return ports built into the casting and if you have a rear axle apart you can see how the gears kinda turn in to a pump and feed oil to all the bearings in there.
