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OK, I raised the Coronet up on a 4 post hoist. <snip...>

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NO. The car must be supported by the suspension (rear at least) or the measurements are meaningless.

I've always liked the factory direct-reading tool which doesn't "care" if the car is level or not (but paragraph above still applies).


Drag cars with leaf springs an no other windup control typically need pinion down 3-4° (in relation to the propshaft).

True street cars will be much happier with 1° or so.

Front angle should be a very small amount "shaft down", but not zero (some movement prevents grease from becoming rock hard!)

Rick