You where writing to Day Brown about rear-ends;
> I think I've seen/tried just about every combination of U-joints
> (especially when I worked for 4-Wheel & Off-Road) and as long as you
 I'm assuming 4 Wheel & Off-road magazine.  Whats the real story behind
working for a magazine?
> insists it's necessary). The tires (especially radials) provide plenty
> of damping so vibration due to unequal angles is not a big deal. In
> fact, we used to intentionally reduce the rear U-joint angle to zero
> (directly inline with the drive shaft) in order to reduce friction
> (which I think was also worrying about nothing .... )
Speaking of angles, I've always figured that the above scenario you mention
would be best for longevity rather than equal angles. Better to have 1 joint
stressed than two in my opinion.
Alex.
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