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Old 01-14-2008 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Applesauce
OK hopefully I can explain this right. First should there be room for the spindle to move up and down between the upper and lower arm. If not where do i need to shim it at? (above the spindle, below the spindle, or on the top of the king pin?

Thanks for your help.
Most set ups call for no space between the spindle and arm, but no pre-load on the spring. Put the shims on the top of the kingpin. Just make sure that the play, or lack of it, is the same on both sides
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