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Old Dec 31, 2016 | 04:38 AM
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Driveline alignment

Info needed. I pulled a laser line from center of rear end to the center of the front end and I noticed that the cross member bolt hole is center with tranny mount but the tranny tail and drive shaft isn't . Is this a factory assembly on my 92 firebird 5.0 TBI T5 tranny . Any info would be greatly appreciated
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Old Dec 31, 2016 | 08:25 AM
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Re: Driveline alignment

i would also like to know.. ive heard there is a one inch offset... but im unsure
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Old Dec 31, 2016 | 09:06 AM
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Re: Driveline alignment

The engine is offset to the passenger side to clear the steering assembly, 1-1.5" or so. So none of the driveline is parallel with the car
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Old Dec 31, 2016 | 09:30 AM
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Re: Driveline alignment

Thanks. I have slot of vibration and been trouble shooting for a month now. I seems to be a problem for many on this issue.
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 07:19 AM
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Re: Driveline alignment

86TA - In reference to the motor being off set and your comment about the driveline not being parallel to body. When viewing from back of the car, should the tires/rear differential not be centered in the car? Thx byron
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 07:29 AM
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Re: Driveline alignment

86TA - additionally, is there an angle? (- or +) I believe that the driveshaft should be? Right to left and tailshaft to rear spline? Thx byron
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