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    Quote Originally Posted by Ruckus46gt View Post
    Give the company's also a call cause i know steeda and hpm both said 3 to 3.5 for mine. I had a guy named dan carlson who was a steeda enginer tweak the suspension and it was -3.5. typically the more negative the angle the softer the hit to the tires. I know bmr, umi, etc for fbodys also recommened a neg 3
    You set a greater angle with softer bushing because as the axle winds up it drives the angle closer to zero due to bushing deflection.

    The reason solid bushing cars run less of an angle is because there is no flex.

    Less angle = a more efficient drivetrain.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BurnTire View Post
    You set a greater angle with softer bushing because as the axle winds up it drives the angle closer to zero due to bushing deflection.

    The reason solid bushing cars run less of an angle is because there is no flex.

    Less angle = a more efficient drivetrain.
    there is a lot more to it then that...what about weight, how soft the rear springs are( more squat...more neg pinion angle needed). You are correcte though sperical bushings can be dialed in with less neg pinion angle.

    I know you gotta try proving you know everything. All i'm saying is give the company's a call and talk to them, see what they say, see which direction they steer you in.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ruckus46gt View Post
    there is a lot more to it then that...what about weight, how soft the rear springs are( more squat...more neg pinion angle needed). You are correcte though sperical bushings can be dialed in with less neg pinion angle.

    I know you gotta try proving you know everything. All i'm saying is give the company's a call and talk to them, see what they say, see which direction they steer you in.
    LOL Ruckus is at it again.

    I provided info straight from Baseline Suspensions Web site that contradicts your expert opinion.
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