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Old May 22, 2003 | 08:43 AM
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Default Raptor Camber Settings ???

I am finally getting around to installing my +2 a-arms. The manufacturer recommends setting the camber at 0. The type of riding I generally do is generally all out fast trail riding to GNCC type riding. Should I set them with 0 camber or should I put some camber in it? I could use some expert advice. Thanks.
 
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Old May 22, 2003 | 09:21 AM
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A like using some negative camber, helps it hook up more on turns and prevent them from sliding as much on the turns by keeping more of the tires bite/thread on the ground as it rolls under from the force.
 
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Old May 22, 2003 | 10:11 AM
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Thats what I was thinking too. How does it affect turning in the low speed tight stuff?
 
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Old May 22, 2003 | 10:19 AM
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It's an all around improvement. Before my adjustable extended a-arms my quad would tend to push the front tires and not turn until I leaned my wieght to the opposite side if trying to turn sharp from a dead stop or slow speed, not any more I can turn the wheels all the way from a dead stop even on loose dirt and it just turns without having to lean,
 
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Old May 22, 2003 | 10:20 AM
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How much negative camber do you run?
 
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Old May 22, 2003 | 11:03 AM
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The easiest way for me to say would be 1/4" without the rim on the spindle, I measured by using a level placed against the bottom of the spindle edge were the rim is bolted on to the top bolt on the same section of spindle, I think it's about 3 turns out on the bottom adjuster of the lower a-arm and the top a-arm adjuster bolt all the way in. I used a level beacause one side has more turns out than the other the a-arms are not perfect at least the ones I have.

I also adjusted the caster back about negative 1/2" from the bottom pivot spindle point to the top one, in case your are adjustable it helps with high speeds.
 
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Old May 22, 2003 | 11:11 AM
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Cool. Thanks Hiram
 
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