How to properly set up and measure your Pinion Angle on your Muscle Car

In this video Nick discussed some of the techniques used to properly measure and c calculate your pinion angle on your street driven, coil sprung muscle car. Below are the links to the tools mentioned int he video that you can use to setup your own pinion angle in your hot rod, classic car, or muscle car.

Have any questions about how to setup your own pinion angle? Leave a comment!

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[marquittabrown]

My husband thanks you for confirming what he felt was true, but was continually told otherwise. Appreciate the help!

[fuhrstpuhl]

Finally a simple to the point explanation, I have a terrible vibation over 65mph and I now feel like I can measure the angles and hopefully correct it, my upper control arms are adjustable so that should help.

[johnnyhotrod]

You are a great teacher.Simple, straight to the point.I like the three things to remember.
Thank you for this!

[rogermacdearmid]

Very good information. Most impressive is the way you present it. Very well spoken. Easily understood. You are a great presenter. Well done.

[chrisurkuski]

right to the point for anyone to understand . finally a info video that was not a waste of time. thanks !!

[MrCaribe]

Great video. I'm fighting a little vibration, and I'll use your technique to verify my angles. 👍

Update:
It worked. I found that my pinion was pointed down by 1.4* and my transmission was down by 2.2*. No bueno.
I've ordered the adjustable upper control arms to resolve this.
Guys like you, make neighbors think I know what I'm doing. 😈😉

[PatinaPitstop]

Great video. Clear, short and to the point. 👍👍👍

[billhayward]

I watched other videos and no one mentioned numbers, what's good, what's bad. Thanks, great video.

[carversampson]

Thanks.. I'm working on a '48 Chevy and shyed away from the engine mounts cause I wasn't sure of how to set my pinion angle. Now, in a few short minutes, you've given me exactly what I need... thank you. And I urge you to continue sharing knowledge.

[blairanthony]

Excellent video. Thank you. No need to watch any other videos for this application. Which is a rarity. I normally have to gather information from several videos and come up with my own plan. But not this one. Everything is covered. Thanks pal

[Vera_and_Christian]

Good video, well explained. Clean and short.Thank you!

[hankclingingsmith]

FANTASTIC. JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF INFO FOR THE SPECIFIC SUBJECT. MUCH MORE FOR DIFFERENT APLICATIONS

[GamingwithKandA]

Nice that Dodge/Chrysler set the pinion angle on my challenger to blow out the pinion seal every 20, 000 miles. Fun job!

[hernandez]

Thank you for the simple explanation! I just did a QA1 coilover conversion on my 83 C10 and have been trying to find an explanation of how to set pinion angle. Thanks for the 3 simple rules towards the end.

[stepchildofsoul]

I haven't driven a car since 1989, probably never will again, but this is interesting to me and your presentation was informative and easy to follow.

[timmycolson]

Very good job explaining everything. Thanks for the info on the angle finder from the toolbox 🧰. I’m 63 and been messing with vehicles as long as I can remember, I was taught to level the intake as close as u could to level the carb and get the best angle for your driveline. Like to see one on leaf springs.
Great video 👍

[scottslater]

Thank you for the well made and very informative video. I've been fighting an issue with a new build for weeks. Looking forward to getting back at it tomorrow

[fasterthanyou]

72 Chevelle here with a TKO600… I was told by a circle track guy to keep the pinion angle slightly down. So I have a downward trans and a downward pinion. I’ve been chasing this vibration for a few years now and I’ve never been told to point the pinion up. It all makes sense now.

[LSxHunter]

Solid info! It's a misunderstood thing - the amount of difference it can make in your car is unreal at speed.

[skun]

I never ever learned this much in such a little time like this
thanks!!