excellent explaination. a dual case will be used but with cv joints on the shaft, i dont think a high pinion is in the budget right now and i doubt i will be rotating the knuckles anytime soon. i just want to try to set the pinion at the stock location for the best caster and let the cases and cvs make up for the rest. i dont want steering issues.

how about the question about the stock location of the axle?

if i have no ifs remaining on the frame, and need to know where stock location of the axle is for hanging the front spring hanger, what can i use to determine the location of the hanger?