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Old 04-22-2008, 09:05 AM
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Question on 63" Chevy Spring Swap

I just got my chevies in yesterday. they're awesome but, my driveshaft is vibrating pretty good. currently it is just a stock 89 with my chevies and no other lift. has anybody put in a pinion shim to correct the angle? if so, where did you get them and how much of an angle?

also, does anybody know if it makes a difference which way the lengths to the center pin are? for instance should the 30 3/4" be going from center pin to the rear of the truck or to the front of the truck?
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Have you looked in the Pirate chevy swap FAQ?

Are you running a cv in the rear?

You can use shims or drop the crossmember. Dropping the crossmember would be a quick way to find out if the problem is angle related or balance related. Some pics of your angles might help
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Apology for the newbie comment, but, I don't believe it is a CV style driveshaft. It is just my stock driveshaft. How would lowering my crossmember take care of the driveshaft vibration?
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Measure the driveshaft angles and it is easy to make a shim to correct the angle if needed:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/Shims.shtml#FAQ1

As far as orientation, the military wrapped spring eye goes into the forward frame mount.
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Originally Posted by dirtoyboy
Have you looked in the Pirate chevy swap FAQ?
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...threadid=20665
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check your u-jionts and your trust angle...
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