My lexus v8 FB build

85turbo12a · 02-14-2013, 10:56 PM

the data collected tonight revealed a 5deg positive pinion angle to trans, luckily it looks like all i have to modify will in fact be the lower arms, need to extend them about .400in, im still very close in line with the trans, but it is angled, in the worst case position, near bump stop to simulate total full fuel tank, 2 people and a good dip in the road at speed, i have almost an inch drop with 1deg neg pinion angle, so it will be perhaps almost 2 inches with normal load so it just might be ok, i have my driveline guru making a special trip out tomorrow to verify my thinking and add his opinion...now if i can win the lotto it looks like i just might make DGRR!!

and TitaniumTT...you gonna have to bring the nickle...im probably going to use all mine up for fuel....

85turbo12a · 02-16-2013, 01:44 AM

ok, got the measurements needed, ended up having to shim the trans 3/8 up at the tailshaft, that is all the body and engine configuration will allow, but its better than nothing, going to make new lower control arms tomorrow, and stick it back together and let it eat and see what shakes loose.

also have to deal with the gearing..1 thing at a time...

85turbo12a · 02-17-2013, 02:56 PM

new lower arms, now with 1.25x.125 tubes, hope it puts things where they need to be, wont know for certain till its all back together

02-14-2013, 10:56 PM	#1
85turbo12a nerd Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 107 Rep Power: 15	the data collected tonight revealed a 5deg positive pinion angle to trans, luckily it looks like all i have to modify will in fact be the lower arms, need to extend them about .400in, im still very close in line with the trans, but it is angled, in the worst case position, near bump stop to simulate total full fuel tank, 2 people and a good dip in the road at speed, i have almost an inch drop with 1deg neg pinion angle, so it will be perhaps almost 2 inches with normal load so it just might be ok, i have my driveline guru making a special trip out tomorrow to verify my thinking and add his opinion...now if i can win the lotto it looks like i just might make DGRR!! and TitaniumTT...you gonna have to bring the nickle...im probably going to use all mine up for fuel....

02-16-2013, 01:44 AM	#2
85turbo12a nerd Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 107 Rep Power: 15	ok, got the measurements needed, ended up having to shim the trans 3/8 up at the tailshaft, that is all the body and engine configuration will allow, but its better than nothing, going to make new lower control arms tomorrow, and stick it back together and let it eat and see what shakes loose. also have to deal with the gearing..1 thing at a time...

02-17-2013, 02:56 PM	#3
85turbo12a nerd Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 107 Rep Power: 15	new lower arms, now with 1.25x.125 tubes, hope it puts things where they need to be, wont know for certain till its all back together