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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 10:32 PM
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I have a complete rear suspension from a 1993 ZR1 on the floor in my shop. I was looking at it from the side the other day and it appears that the half shafts are angled back a slight bit instead of being perpendicular to the pumpkin. Is this normal. I don't see anything that looks to be bent.
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 07:50 AM
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Yes
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 09:23 AM
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Is it just the rear suspension or is it the rear clip from the car? If it just the suspension, there is nothing to position the hub forward or backward. The position is determined by the front mounting of the trailing arms.

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Old Oct 25, 2022 | 02:05 PM
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100% just suspension. When car is in air and suspension hanging its loose.
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For me, the half shafts were angled forward slightly. The angle can be tuned out with adjustable dogbones, also make sure the aft ends (spindle) are perfectly vertical with weight on wheels.
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Old Oct 28, 2022 | 01:41 PM
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Just waiting on the U joints
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