driveline

Video: How to Measure Driveline Operating Angles

Proper driveline operating angles are critically important to prolonging the service life of your driveshaft, U-joints, bearings, and seals. That’s because the wrong driveline angles can cause excessive vibration, which eventually leads to noise, premature wear, and eventually component failure. So, how do you ensure you’ve got the optimal driveline angle for your ride? The driveline

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Mailbag: Solving Recurring Driveline Vibration

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re troubleshooting drivetrain vibration. Q: I have two questions about my truck. It’s a 1994 Chevy C1500 pickup with a 4.3L Vortec V6 engine. I purchased it from  my uncle, who converted it from a manual transmission to a TH-700-R4

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Quick Guide to Diagnosing Differential & Driveline Noises

We don’t know which sounds worse—car guys singing show tunes in the shower or a howling differential. While there is no help for our singing, we can help you diagnose the sounds coming from a differential gone bad. A clunk, whine, or howl can signal a worn-out pinion gear, bad bearings, or a faulty gear

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