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Joelove

27th April 2013 03:17 PM

Front shock brackets, book wrong again?

The two front shock brackets on the chassis, the centre holes should be 300mm from the base but the measurement from the base to top rail is 355mm minus 25mm for the thickness of the top rail minus 27mm for the sock bracket to centre hole = 303mm?

I know it's only 3mm but does this matter or do I need to fit a 3mm packer under the bracket?

Stot	27th April 2013 05:45 PM

It will make no difference really. 3mm here = about 1.5mm shock length difference and 3mm wheel travel. Tyre wear would account for more. ;)

Cheers
Stot

Joelove

27th April 2013 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stot (Post 89936)

It will make no difference really. 3mm here = about 1.5mm shock length difference and 3mm wheel travel. Tyre wear would account for more. ;)

Cheers
Stot

Ok cheers mate. Also what's the best way to line these up before tacking them?

Stot	27th April 2013 11:14 PM

I'm going to be using a length of metal from the lower wishbone mount to position it properly.

Cheers
Stot

Joelove

28th April 2013 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stot (Post 89946)

I'm going to be using a length of metal from the lower wishbone mount to position it properly.

Cheers
Stot

Good idea, I'll try that. Thanks joe

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