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Explorer Addict
- Joined
- November 12, 2009
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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 59 Ranchero F250 D'Line
It has always been emphasized by Dana Spicer Engineering that they like to see about 2 degrees of misalignment between connections to a Cardan (Universal Joint):
This allows for equalization of wear in the parts, promoting long life. This angle varies in vehicles continuously with suspensions which travel up and down. In my 2004 Explorer, though, with independent suspension front and rear, the differential carriers are fixed by mounting solidly on the frame, only the driving axles move up and down. Both driveshafts look like they are in a straight line. 185,000 miles on them now. Whaddaya think?