dodge 1987 power ram, lifted need help! - Page 2

rollinon44s · 10-29-2009, 03:51 PM

alright thanks, i went down to Napa today and got heavy duty U-joints, so i will let yall know how that goes. does anyone know how if you can tilt the rear axle, like how difficult it would be.

Lonesome7.3 · 10-29-2009, 05:04 PM

Some people use degree shims with thier leaf packs. I do nto agree with this method, unless... You weld it real good to the spring perch. I cut the spring perch off and weld in a new one at the proper angle.

rollinon44s · 10-29-2009, 07:47 PM

oh alright, well there is alot to do, and money is a issue, so i may have to sell it. I do not have the money to fix, all that is needed

Lonesome7.3 · 10-29-2009, 07:50 PM

I wish I could buy all the trucks I see that I like. I love that body style dodge. What all is wrong with it?

rstover · 11-17-2009, 08:06 PM

Its a matter of driveline angle you should look at shimming the rear axle and lowering the transfer case. If this does not help you may have to look at a cv driveshaft. On the note of shims please tell me your not getting all that lift with blocks if so they are not safe look into a lifted spring from a good company like superlift. Most aftermarket lifted spings have a shim welded to the spring. Basicly you want to point the pinon up at the xfer case and drop the case to reduce the angle of the shaft. Also you have to keep in mind that if the diff is pointed up too far you will not keep enough grease on the gears.

rstover · 11-17-2009, 08:17 PM

High Angle Drivline-Call Jesse at 530-877-2875 These guys are great they can help you out..

rstover · 11-17-2009, 08:23 PM

This is kinda what you want to shoot for with a c.v. shaft it allows for a steeper angle this is the optimum set up. Talk to the guys above they will be able to help you out. If your on 1/2 ton axles and get this fixed next is axle probs. The u-joint is always the weak link and those are some monster tires.

10-29-2009, 05:04 PM	#12
Lonesome7.3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Columbus GA Posts: 1,889	Some people use degree shims with thier leaf packs. I do nto agree with this method, unless... You weld it real good to the spring perch. I cut the spring perch off and weld in a new one at the proper angle. __________________ I got the **** lights off of an abandoned truck in Iraq.

10-29-2009, 07:50 PM	#14
Lonesome7.3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Columbus GA Posts: 1,889	I wish I could buy all the trucks I see that I like. I love that body style dodge. What all is wrong with it? __________________ I got the **** lights off of an abandoned truck in Iraq.

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10-29-2009, 03:51 PM	#11
rollinon44s Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas muddin Posts: 10	alright thanks, i went down to Napa today and got heavy duty U-joints, so i will let yall know how that goes. does anyone know how if you can tilt the rear axle, like how difficult it would be.

10-29-2009, 07:47 PM	#13
rollinon44s Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas muddin Posts: 10	oh alright, well there is alot to do, and money is a issue, so i may have to sell it. I do not have the money to fix, all that is needed

11-17-2009, 08:06 PM	#15
rstover Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 6	Its a matter of driveline angle you should look at shimming the rear axle and lowering the transfer case. If this does not help you may have to look at a cv driveshaft. On the note of shims please tell me your not getting all that lift with blocks if so they are not safe look into a lifted spring from a good company like superlift. Most aftermarket lifted spings have a shim welded to the spring. Basicly you want to point the pinon up at the xfer case and drop the case to reduce the angle of the shaft. Also you have to keep in mind that if the diff is pointed up too far you will not keep enough grease on the gears.

11-17-2009, 08:17 PM	#16
rstover Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 6	High Angle Drivline-Call Jesse at 530-877-2875 These guys are great they can help you out..

11-17-2009, 08:23 PM	#17
rstover Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 6	This is kinda what you want to shoot for with a c.v. shaft it allows for a steeper angle this is the optimum set up. Talk to the guys above they will be able to help you out. If your on 1/2 ton axles and get this fixed next is axle probs. The u-joint is always the weak link and those are some monster tires.