Automotive Basics
How To Determine Engine and Pinion Angle
Engine and pinion angle are relative to the ground. Most engines are set at 3 degrees, this allows the carburetor to sit level, however… [More…]
Drive Shaft
Automotive Basics
How To Diagnose and Replace Universal Joints
Learn how to tell if your u-joints are bad and how to replace u-joints in this in-depth, how-to video that covers every aspect of u-joint replacement! [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Balance a Driveshaft
DIY Driveshaft Balancing ~ How To Balance a Driveshaft in a RWD Vehicle Yourself At Home… [More…]
DIY Projects
1949-54 GM Car Torque Tube to Open Driveshaft Conversion
The enclosed driveline, or torque tube, is really a quite effective design — It’s advantages are positive location of the rear end, with no Panhard bars, traction bars or four-link setup needed for rear-end stability. [More…]
DIY Projects
How to Build a Custom Transmission and Driveshaft Tunnel
In this video, Matt’s Ford Model A gets a custom transmission and driveshaft tunnel. He’ll show you how to create these tunnels using tools from Eastwood tools including the English wheel, the TIG 200 and [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Fix/Prevent Driveline Vibration
Problem: Driveline / drive-shaft vibration. Driveline geometry incorrect. Drive Shaft Harmonics Jim Clark, Hot Rod M.D. — The process that can be used to address a condition called drive-shaft/universal joint cancellation, often referred to as adjusting pinion angle. [More…]
How To & DIY
How to Measure for a Driveshaft
Greg Frick from Inland Empire Driveline Service in Ontario, California offers information on how to properly measure for a custom or refurbished stock or aftermarket performance driveshaft. In this video you learn to: Measure from [More…]
Products & Reviews
TREMEC Driveline Angle Finder App
Take the guesswork out of your chassis setup with the free TREMEC Driveline Angle Finder. By using your smartphone as a measuring device, the app will calculate each u-joint angle and provide an overall driveline operating angle with a Pass/Fail response. [More…]