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Old 10-31-2003 | 10:05 AM
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jcrouse
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From: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Default 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
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