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1949-54 GM Torque Tube to Open Driveshaft Conversion Donor Vehicles

July 10, 2020 Roadkill Customs
The primary complaint about an enclosed torque tube driveline is that there are very limited ratios available for the rear end. [More…]
How To Determine Engine and Pinion Angle
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How To Determine Engine/Pinion Angle

July 2, 2020 Roadkill Customs
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…]
How To Diagnose and Replace Universal Joints
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How To Diagnose and Replace Universal Joints

February 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Learn how to tell if your u-joints are bad and how to replace u-joints in this in-depth DIY that covers every aspect of u-joint replacement. [More…]
How To Balance a Driveshaft
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How To Balance a Driveshaft

December 27, 2018 Roadkill Customs
DIY Driveshaft Balancing ~ How to manually balance a driveshaft in a RWD vehicle, yourself, at home. [More…]
How to Build a Custom Transmission and Driveshaft Tunnel
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How to Build a Custom Transmission and Driveshaft Tunnel

June 8, 2018 Roadkill Customs
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. [More…]
How To Fix and Prevent Drive Shaft Vibration
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How To Fix and Prevent Driveline Vibration

June 2, 2018 Roadkill Customs
This process can be used to eliminate the vibration and premature wear caused by improper orientation and phasing of the drive-shaft. [More…]
How to Measure for a Drive Shaft
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How To Properly Measure for a Driveshaft

June 2, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Greg Frick explains how to properly measure for a custom or refurbished stock or aftermarket performance driveshaft. [More…]
TREMEC Driveline Angle Finder App
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TREMEC Driveline Angle Finder App

May 14, 2014 Roadkill Customs
Take the guesswork out of your chassis setup with the free TREMEC Driveline Angle Finder using your smartphone as a measuring device. [More…]

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