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Re: Suspension setup?!

To: A666K@aol.com
Subject: Re: Suspension setup?!
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 23:19:08 -0700
Before you go to the shop, gather up as many of the suspension shims as you can 
find and take them with you.  Chances are they will not
have any that will fit!!!


Joe

A666K@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Hey all,
> --Just got done with a very quick suspension rebuild. New polys, trunions,
> bjs, spax, etc. Now its time for the alignment shop, any suggestions as far
> as what numbers to aim for? This is for a daily (hard) driver+ weekend
> autoxer.
> --Just out of curiosity, how does shimming the rear control arm achieve
> geometry changes? Doesn't the rear spring force everything to stay in line
> with it regardless? Also, when playing with the rear tow settings, does
> positive tow encourage the rear to go lower while the car moves forward,
> higher in reverse? If so what were the factory tow settings when it came to
> rear tow? I would love to hear your settings out there!
> Have a great weekend!!
> Avi

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