RC12L3 Front Droop
I'm not sure is my verbage is correct or not in the subject line but here's the issue. My front end seems to have a lot of preload on the suspension. With the car loaded and setting on my board, I can raise the nose with an exacto knife about 1/8" without the tires coming off of the ground. I am not sure yet what front springs I am running. I will check this evening. I can see the free play between the bottom of the spring and the e-clip on the bottom of the king pin when the car is just sitting there under its own weight. Is this normal? waht should it be? What can I do to correct it. I have the dynamic front end and everything is assembled exactly as per AE's manual. I know there is no binging since I have hand worked the front end. I bought and used a .126 reamer for the mating parts for the king pins. I also custom made .078 upper hinge pins with e-clips to replace the bent hinge pins. I the used a .078 reamer on the 10 deg. castor blocks and a .080 reamer on the upper arms. The fron end is SUPER smooth. Lets hear some suggestions.
Thanks all,
John