Too much CV angle?

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CamaroJoe

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Hi all,

Just did the Atomic Fab coilover conversion and have been enjoying it. What do you all think of this CV angle? I've seen a lot of lifted trucks like this and I can't find a consensus on whether angle like this is acceptable. It seems like most people just deal with the increased angle when they lift their truck (of any brand).

Thanks for the help.
 

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Bill 1960

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Jack it up so the front is at full droop. Turn steering wheel full lock, then spin the tires to see if a CV binds. Test both left and right wheels and with steering at both left and right lock.
 
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Thank you. What do you recommend as a solution if it does bind? The only thing I can think of is to lower the front an inch or so.
 
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Thanks Bill. Been looking for a diff drop kit but don't see any for NBS's with 3" lift. Do you know of anyone who sells them?
 
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An update for the people... turns out the angles were indeed a little too severe :angels2: 4LO and articulation didn't agree with them. Oh well, it's part of the hobby and I knew it was at risk of happening while we were on the trail. On the other hand, super proud of this truck- Dallas made it FAR up the trail in a foot of snow, farther than an LX470 and two jacked up Tacomas. These trucks are great, I've put it through so much more than a 1500 family hauler was designed for and this axle shaft is the first thing that's ever failed me while on the trail. Low key excited to learn how to replace one as I've never done it before, and thinking I'll lower the front about an inch and get a drop kit for the diff to avoid this in the future.
 

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