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Offline CUDA JAS

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suspension binding???
« on: February 14, 2014 - 04:24:32 PM »
what's the best way to determine if my front suspension is binding.

I rebuilt the front suspension last winter, I used poly strut rod bushings and reinforced the K member at the strut rod mounting points.  I just want to make sure that the modifications are not causing any issues.

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Re: suspension binding???
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2014 - 08:21:10 AM »
I would unload the torsion bars , remove the front wheels , and the shocks. With a floor jack under each spindle I would raise and lower the suspension to see if it moves freely ,carefully looking at the strut rod , torsion bar socket and control arm bushings. :bigsmile:
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Re: suspension binding???
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2014 - 05:35:03 PM »
that's what I thought. 

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Re: suspension binding???
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2014 - 09:47:15 PM »
Why not just stick ur head under there while the wife bounces the car up and down ? :dunno:
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Re: suspension binding???
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2014 - 09:55:51 PM »
What makes you think it is binding ?

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