Suspension TECH Including Brakes, Wheels and tires

          
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Old 08-04-2020, 12:31 AM
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How is the clearance on the center link to frame?

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Old 08-05-2020, 11:11 PM
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Thanks for input guys. I am back home and had 5 minutes to take a peek. When u lift both wheels off the ground the sounds no longer exists when turning wheel. Wheel bearings are are also solid- no Wheel movement of any kind.

I looked at the center link and clearance seems fine. Video below is wheel turned all the way out, front a few inches jacked up, then me slowly lowering it. It just feels like tired bones ready for a refresh. Annoying it’s not clear cut.


https://youtu.be/zf2fjaM-b_g

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Old 08-05-2020, 11:41 PM
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One thing that sticks out to me a bit the how extreme the angle of how the springs are seated is. If the springs are seated weird that definitely can cause some weird noises, especially as the suspension loads and unloads.

But I tend to agree, it’s probably time for a refresh.

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Old 08-16-2020, 07:34 AM
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Put on adjustable coilovers , so you can correct the stands to your liking.
Just do your homework on the springrate , so that it doesn't become a pita.

I've got QA-1's in front with 17" wheels and they work fine now , but finding the right springrate was a nightmare.

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Old 08-16-2020, 08:05 AM
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What was the problem with the spring rate?


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