Frame question

[midnitesins1196]

So I'm building a frame for my project and I want to now if the rear universal and the trannies universal have to be on the same plain or can the trany be higher or lower? I want to know so i can figure out how much I'm going to z the front.
Thanks Dj

[onebadblank]

The do not have to be on the same plane BUT the planes must be parallel.

If you look at the tranny, shaft, and rear pinion shaft as a "Z" the shaft can be pretty much at any angle that your (universals can handle) but the top and bottom of the "Z" must be parallel.

Think of a lifted 4x4 except (probably) upside down.

[midnitesins1196]

ok kool, So if I say i have a 4 degree upward tilt on the rear the motor will be a 4 degree downward tilt .. thanks