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Setting Pinion Angle ?

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ImportSlayer347

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Can the pinion angle be changed with non-adjustable upper control arms? If so...how? I plan on installing UMI traction bars for the lower and UMI non-adjustable control arms for the upper. I am wondering if I should exchange these uppers for the adjustable kind.
 

90lxcoupe

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no it cant be adjusted
 

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Get the doulble adjustables so you can set it with the control arms on the car. It would be a PITA to have to take off one end to make an adjustment, then the other side, then again and again.
 

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I already called Summit and ordered the adjustables. I'm returning the non-adjustables. Now comes the part of actually finding out how to set the pinion angle. Any help?
 

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I guess buy a pinion angle gauge?
 

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here are a couple good articles i just googled

P170230 Image Large Photo

Engine and Pinion Angle: There has been numerous "hear says" about what the

Pinion Angle - Wolfe Race Craft
 

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Those are some good articles, its pretty easy to do just follow the instructions and you'll be good to go.
 

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Thanks guys. I like the Wolfe article. Very straight to the point.
 
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