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Shogun · 12-07-2002, 02:26 AM

I have done more that a few rear setups, I would have to say that, gear mesh/footprint are the most important factors when setting up your rearend. Getting your "footprint" as close to center is most critical, closely followed by gear backlash. both are of course are set by shims. Footprint is set by Pinion shims, where as backlash is set by carrier shims. Don't get to caught up in the math, as long as you have those two right you can't go wrong. I like REDLINE 75W90 for my steed.

12-07-2002, 02:26 AM	#19
Shogun Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 86	I have done more that a few rear setups, I would have to say that, gear mesh/footprint are the most important factors when setting up your rearend. Getting your "footprint" as close to center is most critical, closely followed by gear backlash. both are of course are set by shims. Footprint is set by Pinion shims, where as backlash is set by carrier shims. Don't get to caught up in the math, as long as you have those two right you can't go wrong. I like REDLINE 75W90 for my steed. __________________ Proud RHC member #99 1990 Mustang GT Trick Flow heads,F303,Mac cold air,FMS 65mm tb,73mm ma,FMS 1.6,GT-40 intake,MSD igintion,NOS Big Shot@150,Mac equal shorties,Mac h-pipe,American Thunder flows,Centerforce dual friction,TTC 3550,alm drive shaft, 3.73's, HPM subframes, k-member brace, strut tower brace.. amongst others.