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**TX3100Guy** · 11-22-2022, 05:23 PM

I'm confused on what direction I want to move the axle. I could be wrong, but it appears that the axle needs to be moved forward enough to allow the springs to slot into the center hole on the axle mount. If I do need to drill another hole, would that be on the back side of the axle mount?

Here is a view of the current pinion angle and the amount of the drive shaft tail piece that is already sticking out of the transmission. Th angle at the diff is 5 degree and 6 degrees at the transmission.

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11-22-2022, 05:23 PM	#14
TX3100Guy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Lucas, TX Posts: 458	Re: Rear leaf spring swap issue I'm confused on what direction I want to move the axle. I could be wrong, but it appears that the axle needs to be moved forward enough to allow the springs to slot into the center hole on the axle mount. If I do need to drill another hole, would that be on the back side of the axle mount? Here is a view of the current pinion angle and the amount of the drive shaft tail piece that is already sticking out of the transmission. Th angle at the diff is 5 degree and 6 degrees at the transmission. __________________ 1953 Chevy 3100 - 5 window 1/2 ton pickup My 1953 Chevy Work-In-Process Photo Gallery "I don't have a carbon footprint, I drive everywhere."