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| | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 86 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2005 Posts: 86 | Just installed my rebuit axle/torque tube in my 51 1/2 ton chassis.
I ran a plumb line down the centerline of the chassis. The torque tube at the u joint end is off the centerline by about 3/4". After more measurements it looks like the rear axle is about 1/8" forward at the outside edge of one side. The rear axle is located properly on the rear spring spuds(clamping bolt head). These are original springs. Is this condition acceptable?? or is there a way to correct to get the torque tube directly inline. The u joint has enough movement to align the transmission to the torque tube.
The frame measures up square.
Mike
1951 Chevy 1/2 ton w/ 1959 235
1971 Chevelle
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 | I am not exactly sure what you are measuring, but the transmission tail shaft should be center of the truck. On hypoid rears, the pinion shaft enters to the down low and a little off the center line to the passenger side. There is really nothing to measure as long as both ends fit. The rear end housing is mounted with hinges to the springs which allow it to move a little. Unless I am completely missing the point, what you describe is completely normal. | | |
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