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Re: Front suspension question

To: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
Subject: Re: Front suspension question
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 17:09:43 +0000
Aha!  Deja Vu!

Ed, that is exactly the same question I asked when I tore down the GT6 I used 
for the chassis on Tiny TIm.

The consensus is that the spacer is normal and is there for balancing the 
stance of the car.  Apparently the weight of the driver makes
the left side sag a bit and the spacer compensates for it.

If you want another one, I have a spare!  :)

Joe 

Edward Hamilton wrote:
> 
> In disassembling the suspension on the '72 GT6, the left hand side of the
> shock/spring assembly had a 1/2" aluminum spacer while the right hand side
> had none.
> Any suggestions as to why the PO would have done this?
> 
> Ed Hamilton

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