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Old Feb 18, 2021 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by SkySkiJason
How did you move the axle forward 1”?

New centering pin holes???

At 1.5” forward, is anything getting close to binding, etc? (Track bar, drag link, etc)
Zero rate blocks with offset holes.
These are like what I used (mine were diy)
https://www.offroaddesign.com/1-zero...it-3-wide.html

The track bar/bushing has a slight angle to it but no binding or issues. The top spring pad (top of the leaf) has to be ground out a little bit as well.
 
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Originally Posted by brokestroke
Zero rate blocks with offset holes.
These are like what I used (mine were diy)
https://www.offroaddesign.com/1-zero...it-3-wide.html

The track bar/bushing has a slight angle to it but no binding or issues. The top spring pad (top of the leaf) has to be ground out a little bit as well.
Very cool. I can see where that will help folks with bigger tires and less lift (my personal preference).
 
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