Coop
Caught the Bug
I have begun my install of the XD60 and initially set my Currie adjustable upper and lower control arms at factory length. With the axle at full droop, my pinion angle was near 10 degrees. The spring perches looked like they were aligned so I extended the lower control arms to reduce the pinion angle. I added about 1.25 inches in length over stock and got the pinion angle down to roughly 4 degrees. I guess I was surprised I had to add that much. I called Dynatrac and the tech I spoke with said the control arm brackets are not at stock position and just to aim the pinion at the transfer case yoke. I mentioned the warning about being less than 6 degrees or voiding the warranty. He said they had to put this as a maximum because of the folks that don’t adjust at all and burn the bearings up. Ok, so my PR44 had built in caster and the XD60 has built in pinion angle. So, I raised the axle up to normal run position and no change to the angle, still about 4 degrees.
My question for those with far more experience than I:
Should I adjust for less pinion angle? What should I shoot for?
How much more can I extend the Currie adjustable control arm, as I already have about 2.5 inches threaded out? I was thinking of possibly extending the top arm to push the axle back about .5 an inch, but that would probably require even more lower arm extension to get the pinion angle down.
I am looking forward to your advice, even if I’m a total idiot on this.
Thanks all!!
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My question for those with far more experience than I:
Should I adjust for less pinion angle? What should I shoot for?
How much more can I extend the Currie adjustable control arm, as I already have about 2.5 inches threaded out? I was thinking of possibly extending the top arm to push the axle back about .5 an inch, but that would probably require even more lower arm extension to get the pinion angle down.
I am looking forward to your advice, even if I’m a total idiot on this.
Thanks all!!
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