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Rear Thrust Angle

  1. If thrust angle is 0-.3 degrees, modify spring center bolt on side which axle must be moved. Grind and radius head of center bolt to match radius of hole in spring seat. See Fig 1 .
  2. If thrust angle is .3 degrees or greater grind and radius head of center bolt and elongate hole in spring mounting bracket.
Fig 1: Adjusting Rear Thrust Angle
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