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Old Jun 7, 2001 | 09:07 AM
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i was wonder how everyone likes this after they have done it? has anyone expereiced a problem with rubbing or anything? would the suspension bottom out with a big rider like myself? looks to me like if the raptor sat lower like it supposed to with the linkage flipped that it would handle much better.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2001 | 12:58 PM
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It makes a big improvement on powersliding and cornering. I was one of the first to post about it and almost the last to do it because I wanted to hear success stories before trying it myself. To date, I have only heard good things about it with no reports of breakage.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2001 | 01:33 PM
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No problems here....Best free thing you could ever do to it! Love it!
 
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Old Jun 7, 2001 | 01:34 PM
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I'm considering the linkage flip as well but for some reason I can't warm up to the idea - yet. My concern is that when the linkage is flipped, the thinner part of the material of the linkage will be supporting the downforce load. In the stock confuration, the thicker part carries that load. Could it bust out ? Take a look at the pics on www.raptorzone.com. I guess if its been working fine after the flip it's OK but I wonder if fatigue over time will occur???
 
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Old Jun 7, 2001 | 02:43 PM
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I have had mine flipped for a couple of monthes now and have had no problems at all. It makes a world of difference in the handling.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2001 | 03:14 PM
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I agree. I also flipped my linkage, and recommend it to everyone. Much better handling, and no adverse effects on big air landings!
 
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Old Jun 7, 2001 | 11:33 PM
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This is the best free mod you can do to your Raptor, I strongly recommend
it.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2001 | 12:07 AM
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It works great.I've hit some hard landings jumping a creek and had no problems.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2001 | 01:32 AM
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If you take it back apart you will notice that it does rub. I had to take mine apart to grease and clean properly and noticed it. I don't think it's a big deal though.

 
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Old Jun 8, 2001 | 01:42 AM
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What rubs exactly? Is it just a bolt? If so, can it just be grinded down a bit? [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
 
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