Squaring A Rear End

Below are some pictures I put together of the equipment I use when sqauring a rear. If you have questions on this, please feel free to email me at yeatts@kevscorner.com

This is what I use to square a rear - it includes a bracket, 2 "C" clamps, a 90 degree ruler and 2 blocks made out of frame rail

This is what I use to square a rear - it includes a bracket, 2 "C" clamps, a 90 degree ruler and 2 blocks made out of frame rail

Closer view, note the blocks are made of frame rail material

Closer view, note the blocks are made of frame rail material
One piece of frame rail has a piece of metal welded to it to make it 1/8" taller than the other piece. The tall piece will go underneath the left side of the housing because it is 1/8" shorter than the right side. We want the rear housing sitting level in the car when we are squaring it!
The bracket mounts to the crossmember at the back of the driver's seat with the 2 uprights flush against the crossmember. It's held in place by the "C" clamps. The 90 degree ruler is used to measure from the back of the housing to the front of the bracket

Note the enlightened area - the cup welded to the end of the housing (in the enlightened area) is where you will measure the distance from. Place one edge of the 90 degree ruler on the cup and the other end on the bracket mounted to the cross-member.

Note the enlightened area - the cup welded to the end of the housing (in the enlightened area) is where you will measure the distance from. Place one edge of the 90 degree ruler on the cup and the other end on the bracket mounted to the cross-member.

Here's a picture of the unit installed on my car. The car is facing left to right.

The driveshaft should be no less than 1" above the crossmember and probably no more than 1 1/2". If the track is really slick, go ahead and drop the crossmember lower than 1".

The driveshaft should be no less than 1" above the crossmember and probably no more than 1 1/2". If the track is really slick, go ahead and drop the crossmember lower than 1".

Always remember to get your frame to the desired offset BEFORE you start squaring your rear.

Admittedly, this is a fairly brief explanation. Please email me with questions.

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