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    2nd Gen Leaf Spring Question

    Sinister
    Sinister


    Number of posts : 164
    Location : Oxford,Ohio
    Registration date : 2012-08-16

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    Post by Sinister Mon Feb 17, 2014 3:56 am

    I removed the front leaf springs from the 67 this weekend and noticed a angled spacer that the spring sits on (between the axle and the leaf) i did not pay attention to which way this angled spacer goes,thick part towards the rear or towards the front....can anyone help?? Thanks.........
    donivan65
    donivan65
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    Location : San Diego, California
    Registration date : 2008-05-12

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    Post by donivan65 Mon Feb 17, 2014 8:38 am

    ,,,that is the caster adjustment shim,,,,,,it is there to tilt the axle back like motorcycle forks,,,,,fat side goes towards the back,,,,,,
    Sinister
    Sinister


    Number of posts : 164
    Location : Oxford,Ohio
    Registration date : 2012-08-16

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    Post by Sinister Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:08 am

    Thanks Donivan, I thought you would be the one to know all about this shim.Thanks.....

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