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Old August 10th, 2003, 10:19 PM
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Question Adjustable uppers a must when lowered?

I dropped my car around 2". Are the adjustable upper control arms a must now to set the rear angle?
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Old August 12th, 2003, 07:20 AM
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I don't know any other way to change pinion angle without drilling new holes. If you are not getting a vibration @ steady 55-65 cruise in o/d, then I would not bother.
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Old August 21st, 2003, 10:29 PM
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My concern is am I losing traction by dropping the rear end and changing the pinion angle. Anyone else?
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Old August 22nd, 2003, 07:03 AM
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Pinion down angle increases traction.
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Old August 22nd, 2003, 08:07 AM
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Wink Lower??

Lowering the car just helps a little in re- locating the already incorrect instant center location, to a bit more favorable point.

FWIW, The pinion angle is not a major tuning tool. It's something that helps reduce driveline bind, thus freeing up some HP to use where it's supposed to be.

There have been a bazzilion posts in ALOT of threads on this. I'd suggest a archive search, as it should give you some good info... and some "not so good"..
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