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Adjustable beam question

Postby fullup12 » 02 Thu Jul, 2009 7:41 pm

If you adjust the beam down all the way do you lose suspension in the front end? All the way down puts the front end where I want it but I'm concerned about the ride. Would it make more sense to use dropped spindles and take some of the adjustment out?
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Postby Jack Duncan » 02 Thu Jul, 2009 9:44 pm

That's exactly what I did. I have dropped spindles and adj front end. I went all the way, and it was too low. I adjusted it up a little. The ride is perfect. I also run stock shocks. It takes the bumps really good. :)
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Postby fullup12 » 03 Fri Jul, 2009 4:54 pm

Thanks Jack. I ordered the spindles today. It was cheaper to buy them with my brakes than to buy them later. I want it to ride good when it's done.

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Postby Jack Duncan » 04 Sat Jul, 2009 11:44 pm

Don, some people prefer to run without shocks and they say it works for them. You can try it both ways. My choice was mostly cosmetic at first, but I liked the ride, so they stayed on. :)
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Postby Jerry » 21 Fri Aug, 2009 7:47 pm

Jack Duncan wrote:That's exactly what I did. I have dropped spindles and adj front end. I went all the way, and it was too low. I adjusted it up a little. The ride is perfect. I also run stock shocks. It takes the bumps really good. :)


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Postby Jack Duncan » 21 Fri Aug, 2009 10:48 pm

Is that as low as it will go? The clearance is about what I have. It hasn't rubbed yet. :)
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Postby Bill K » 21 Fri Aug, 2009 11:14 pm

I had an adjustable beam adjusted all the way down and it sat right where I wanted it, but the ride was a bit harsh. So, on the advice of my good friend Murzi I removed the shocks and reduced air pressure in the front tires to 15 lbs, and the ride is much improved.
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Postby fullup12 » 23 Sun Aug, 2009 2:25 pm

I put dropped spindles on it and raised the beam a little. It still sits right and seems to have plenty of suspension now. Thanks for the input from everyone.

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