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Old 03-08-2004, 11:39 AM
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Default Re: Some crazy off-the-hip idea!

Originally posted by markp27
There has been some talk about the rear pivot balls coming out, as they are a little too short and that it would be better to use the older, longer steel pivot balls until serpent comes out with some newer ones.

Well, why not screw the pivot balls in further and then use wheel spacers to correct the width back to 200mm? Is there something I've missed here?

Cheers, Mark.
Well, as you've stated yourself, if the trackwidth is too narrow you'll limit the suspension travel (less upward travel due to the driveshafts bottoming out). So you'll need to set it as close to 200mm as possible.

Personally I haven't stripped a ball yet, but I race on grass infield tracks not boards.

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