Truenotch Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Yip, that's useful. It's hard to tell from that pic, but do you have some angle on the front UJ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celica RA45 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 as the f series diff is off set you should see the tail shaft go straight from the box and then change direction to the diff . from gear box to center carrier its nearly straight and falls away to the diff after this std trailing arms and diff is level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Cool, sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 Your exhaust pipe is bigger than your prop. Now I have exhaust pipe envy. Back on subject.. Protractors for measuring angles.i bought this from bunnings.. The top one.. $52 http://www.empirelevel.com/squares/protractors/ Or you can get these cool wee things... http://www.trademe.co.nz/building-renovation/tools/hand-tools/levelling/auction-590918177.htm Or pay less and get same thing from hong kong phooey... http://www.ebay.com/itm/151037684040?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 I'm taking mine back unused to bunnings and getting the much smaller cheaper above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrstar Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 i used a short magnetic based spirit level to ensure the engine and diff were on the same angle (at a different height) if that makes sense.. I just stringlined 90 degrees to the spirit level measured the distance then used a bit of 5th form maths /busted out the scientific calculator /smartphone to reveal ~1.5 degrees. NB this was for the mazda with IRS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpr Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 This is what i did also ^ but because i didn't want to do maths.. level on crank pulley. jack front/rear of car till bubble is in the middle. then put the level on the pinion flange. adjust diff till its in the middle. Also, i'm jealous of everyone, that has enough tunnel room to get angles correct. without resorting to the angle grinder 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 That there sir is exceptionally clever. I will try and remember this when I build crossmember for W box into the Commodore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 I like the idea of a digital toy- will be handy for man other things. But above suggestions appeal to my scottishness. For now I will wrap my Bunnings angle finder in cling film so it doesn't get dirty, use it to check things, take it back to Bunnings, refund and buy a cheaper digital thingee for future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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