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adam_2922
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Post Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:22 am

Is it normal for the front suspension to sit about 20-30mm higher than the rear?
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Post Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:42 am

Are you measuring from the arch or the sill?
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Post Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:46 am

Outer lip of the arch down to the top of the tyre
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Post Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:09 am

Yes.
The rear arches are lower then the fronts, thus the illusion. :mad:
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Post Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:13 am

Thats good. Wasnt sure weather it was normal or I had ruined rear suspension.
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