Originally Posted by
Michael@USPN
Im curious as to what other manufactures has come out with something that is ground breaking for next year 2014. (Serious question) I'd like to know too
Awesomatix's new floating front gearbox, perhaps?
I have to say, my T4'14 definitely looks less sexy after seeing the pics of the new AE. But the AE shocks on the TC6.1 were pretty awful.
As far as the hinge pin pivoting goes, I think the ball isn't really supposed to rotate with suspension travel, as much as it's supposed to let the hinge pin align properly with various inboard toe settings. The T4'14 doesn't even use balls. I think the inside of the insert is kinda shaped like this ) ( or maybe this / \ so that it grabs the pin pretty tight, but gives it room to align with inboard toe settings, without tweaking the pin. After some careful reaming on the arms with a 3mm drill bit, the arms move so free on the pins, without being sloppy, that I really don't think it matters.
-Mike