I am working on front suspension this weekend and wanted to confirm that it is still best practice to trim about 1/8" off the rear upper adjustment sleeve on the front suspension, and also cut some off each threaded ends as well?
I am running power steering and my understanding is that this allows you to achieve desired alignment more easily.
Thanks,
Jason
MK4 Complete Kit #9673 | Ordered: 08/07/2019 | Pickup: 08/24/2019
Gen 2 Coyote, TKO600, IRS, Power Steering, 18" Halibrands, Kirkey Vintage Race Seats, Gas-N Headers and Pipes
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Yep, might as well. It's easier now than taking them apart later. The three I have helped with were limited to about +6.5 deg caster. That's OK but IMHO, minimal. I like 7.5-8.0. Also w/ normal production variation in the frame you usually max out one side, could get 1/2 deg more on the other side, but have to stop so both sides are the same.
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Here's some pic's of mine if it helps. I cut those on a band saw. The one that is on the spindle knuckle I used a cordless cut-off saw.
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