Need help understanding something about drive-train setup
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Need help understanding something about drive-train setup Alright as I understand it to use equal length axles in a RWD application the pinion needs to be offset some amount.
It is also my understanding that engines and transmissions are centered in the chassis to avoid side to side weight imbalances.
That would lead to the drive shaft of the car not being a horizontal straight shot from the transmission to the pinion.
Am I correct in my thought patterns?
If I am right does changing this amount of offset a small amount cause issues in a vehicle?
It is also my understanding that engines and transmissions are centered in the chassis to avoid side to side weight imbalances.
That would lead to the drive shaft of the car not being a horizontal straight shot from the transmission to the pinion.
Am I correct in my thought patterns?
If I am right does changing this amount of offset a small amount cause issues in a vehicle?
concerning our 10 bolts,axles are same lenght and interchangeable side to side.
viewed from back or front,pinion comes in at center,carrier assembly is center,ring gear is offset to driver side to allow/accomodate the pinion to come in centrally.
viewed from back or front,pinion comes in at center,carrier assembly is center,ring gear is offset to driver side to allow/accomodate the pinion to come in centrally.
