Should the diff output flanges be in perfect alignment with the hubs so that the driveshafts are parallel to the ground while the car is static and at it's normal loaded ride height?

Or is it ok, or indeed advisable, to have them slightly out of alignment (provided that the diff and hub flanges are perfectly parallel to each other of course) to avoid premature wear to the CV joints.

I know it's recommended that the flanges at either end of the prop shaft be slightly out of line (albeit parallel) to avoid premature wear to the UJ bearings but not sure about the drive shafts.

TIA,

Mart.

CV are different to UJ because they can move in more planes at once. You can put them anywhere, as long as they don't bind they will work alright.

If you can find a picture of a Caterham you'll see that their drive shafts run at a slight angle to the rear of the car, this is probably so their straight de-dion tube doesn't hit the diff.

Thanks Guys.