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Old May 1, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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Many years ago when I rebuilt all of the suspension, I switched the special "thick" washers/spacers from the rear of the upper control arm to the front I don't remember the reasons given for the switch, but in general, I was told it was an old racer's trick for better handling. Well, it's tiime for an allignment, and I'm wondering if I should leave them where they are, or move them back to their stock positions. Ideas/opinions?
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That's done for more Caster I believe. I'd leave it.

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Old May 2, 2008 | 08:19 AM
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My '89 came with the thick ones on the front bolt and the thin ones on the rear one, between the arm and the frame.
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