JL Builders
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Pinion angle was the last thing. The axle was just tacked to the flanges. Once I had the drive shaft I cut the tacks and set the pinion angle and welded it in.
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Pinion angle was the last thing. The axle was just tacked to the flanges. Once I had the drive shaft I cut the tacks and set the pinion angle and welded it in.
JL Builders
On a quest for more power
I new that was coming.
We run a RWB class single turbo 1ton drive train and safety rules and some other stuff. But I am getting my truck set up to run 3.0 eventually. Its set at 158in wheel base.
Rear has not been narrowed but I widened my rims and don't run rear brakes. I'll post a picture in a minute of the rims.
JL Builders
On a quest for more power
10inch wide dually rims
6.7puller
Cummins nut
Did you set it to a specific angle or did you just eyeball it?
6.7puller
Cummins nut
10inch wide dually rims
Whats your weight class? I know my cr is a heavy pig, I can't hang much weight. Then again my box weighs 750lbs empty. My steel wheels were heavy. I just got real wheels, should lighten me up a little
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ikeG
Oughta Know Better
You will lose 18lb each when switching from 16" steel drw to a Real wheel, so a 17" should be a little more of a loss.
JL Builders
On a quest for more power
8050lbs. I probably have 1200-1500 lbs in my box .
My interior is gutted too. Just have a RCI racing seat.
My interior is gutted too. Just have a RCI racing seat.
JL Builders
On a quest for more power
There are several threads here that discuss pinion angle better than I can. I used a combination of calipers and and angle finders to set mine.
JL Builders
On a quest for more power
I know but I already had 35 inch sts in 17s. And I like how my rims match. I saved some weight by trussing the rear. All the square tubing weighs about 125lbs.
bigstacks95
Diesel Doc
thanks for the pics looks great!!!
JL Builders
On a quest for more power
Thanks for the compliments . I really appreciate it. Me and a friend of mine did all the work at my shop.
bigstacks95
Diesel Doc
You guys did great work. Looking to do mine this spring after I put my motor together with my dad, and your pics defiantly help! Thanks again!!! :thankyou2::Cheer:
RockinRam96
New member
My question is for JL Builders. Did you set raise the height of the frame at all or did you use stock unloaded ride height?
JL Builders
On a quest for more power
I raised it about an inch. But I also moved the axle back 17.5 inches so I had to account for the angle of the frame too.
JL Builders
On a quest for more power
For me it was easy. I dropped them off paid for them then puck them up. I had a machine shop cut them and make the bands to weld in.