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Old 09-13-2004, 07:53 PM
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Where would I drum up one of these tools, im usin a n auto shop that owmes me a favor, would they have the tool?

and what do i set it to? -3.?
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Originally Posted by Bull_in_a_china_shop
Where would I drum up one of these tools, im usin a n auto shop that owmes me a favor, would they have the tool?

and what do i set it to? -3.?
Go to sears they have it for 9.99 angle finder, a good shop would have one.
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Originally Posted by ssam98

Go to sears they have it for 9.99 angle finder, a good shop would have one.
kewl, how do i determinthe angle i want? Does anyone know offhand?
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/search.php?searchid=718975

Go look through some of those posts. You should be able to find all you need on the subject.
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Originally Posted by Bull_in_a_china_shop
Where would I drum up one of these tools, im usin a n auto shop that owmes me a favor, would they have the tool?

and what do i set it to? -3.?
their are two at sears magnetic angle finder 4.99 #00939830000 or magnetic universal protractor 9.99 #00939840000 and set it to 1.
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Originally Posted by ssam98
their are two at sears magnetic angle finder 4.99 #00939830000 or magnetic universal protractor 9.99 #00939840000 and set it to 1.
what will setting it to one do
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Originally Posted by 6']['9
what will setting it to one do
A setting of "one" should prevent any binding of the u-joints. It is a good place to start, and may be an ideal setting for your car.
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Originally Posted by trackbird
A setting of "one" should prevent any binding of the u-joints. It is a good place to start, and may be an ideal setting for your car.
even if my cars is at 26"?
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nevermind i got it
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I think I got mine set but i based it off the reference of it ont he hoist for the variance.

How do i actually read the pinions angle??
What part of the diff do I go on for measurement?? Cuz with car on the ground I cant read my angle finder




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