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Old 03-04-2008, 09:16 AM   #18
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Re: Watts link info

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Originally Posted by Slmd92DIME View Post
In the new Sport Truck they have a article about how to properly set up a watts link and panhard bar... I referred to it a couple times. Like at half travel the "pivot arm" should be just a little off center and the watts link bars should be horizontal with the ground... I didnt know that.. I dunno it was very helpful to me though
That is correct. I found that out when doing the 14 bolt. If the center is straight up and down, then it'll run out of travel and pull to the side. This was happening with just the bag travel (8")....you would need a little more offset with a canti set-up.
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