Where do you point your rear pinion on SOA

[CoFarmer]

Hello all,
Diving into my SOA but am at a standstill while I have a extra custom leaf made for the pack up front. Seem's like a good time to work on the rear. Where should I point my pinion at?

Option one would seem to be fairly step and right up at the rear U joint on differential. This will turn the entire differential up and away from anything on the ground, however, will require a double cardan if I'm not mistaking.

Option two clock it up 3 degrees which would match the 3 degrees the rear transfer case is sitting at. This would make both u joints parallel and only require a pretty basic driveline.

The kicker, if it makes a difference. This is all tied into a 203:205 doubler and even with an extended frame the rear shaft isn't particularly long.

Thanks

 

[shawnfj40]

Your thinking is sound.

 

[Steamer]

I always thought this was a good demo on the topic.

Drive Shaft Angles & Phasing

 

[reddingcruiser]

I prefer to set the pinion up for a double cardan. No muss, no fuss, no high angle U-joints.