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Old 09-19-2001, 12:28 PM
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Ok, got my new set of TimmyBoys (+2+1)in for my Raptor. They looks nice, but I have one problem. I know these arms have adjustable camber. I don't think they have adjustable caster, but I haven't looked at them that close. What should it be set at for trail riding and a little jumping? What's the best way of measuring the camber (and caster)?
 
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Old 09-19-2001, 12:51 PM
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There isn't any caster adjustment. As for camber it should be a little on the negative side about .5 to 1.0 degree IMO for regular riding and set the toe a little on the positive side .10" +. As for measuring the camber you can use a level or something that you know is strait and put that next to the wheel and measure off that to the edge of the wheel and set both sides the same. Later
 
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Old 09-19-2001, 03:31 PM
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Hey, let us know how they turned out. I may be getting some off of E-bay soon. I'm curious to know how well it handles. thanks
 
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Old 09-19-2001, 05:44 PM
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I saw that set on E-bay. Last I checked they were going for $355.00. That's a pretty good deal IMHO.

I'll post when I get them on. I'm not going to install them until I get my new set of shocks in though. I was told that the stock shocks don't hold up to well to extended a-arms.
 
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Old 09-20-2001, 12:57 AM
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Tonight I finally finished installing my A-arms. I used a level to set the camber. I blocked the front end up so the wheels weren't touching the ground. Then, I took a level and stood it vertical, the bottom end of the level touching the bottom outside edge of the rim, and for the top, I put a 11/16 socket between the level and the rim edge. I adjusted it until the level read plumb. I just eyeballed the level for plumb across the end of the spindle. Right now I just want to ride, so I am gonna. If I have time, I might get more into dialing it in perfectly.
 
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