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Re: Front Suspension

Subject: Re: Front Suspension
From: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1998 09:27:39 -0800 (PST)
Cc: "spridgets@autox.team.net" <spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>
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Reply-to: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
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Larry,
I agree with Guy.  Are you sure you didn't get the springs for the 
Frogeye 4x4?
Ulix

On Sat, 21 Nov 1998, Larry and Sandi Miller wrote:

> Well I had my first static test of the Frontline Shock kit and the new stock
> coils today, not good.
> 
> I installed the engine and transmission and the added weight compressed the
> suspension 1/8".
> 
> The rubber bumpers under the shock arms will not go in without backing off
> the springs or the kingpin.
> 
> I can put a floor jack under the outer end of either a-arm and one stroke
> will raise both front wheels off the ground, no noticeable compression in
> the suspension at all when I do this.
> 
> I CAN stand on the frame extensions and bounce the front a little which I
> could not do without the engine and transmission installed.
> 
> Tie rod ends are about 3" lower at the wheel than at the rack. Car is
> sitting way high.
> 
> Not as close to on the road as I had hoped.
> 
> 
> Larry Miller
> 
> 
> 

    Ulix                                                    __/__,__        
.......................................................... (_o____o_)....
                                                           '67 Sprite



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