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Old 05-09-2011, 09:14 PM
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I agree most factory motors mounted level in the frame with the carb pad tilted forward in performance applications to keep float levels somewhat close under acceleration. The CCX's and the originals both have a pinion angle and the same or similar angle on the drivetrain. True this gives the rear hub carriers a caster angle with Jag suspension but it's nowhere near the rear upright caster angle on the originals. On your front suspension the angle you see on the lower arms is the angle of the arm itself. The angle your concerned with is the line between the ball joints and pivot points. That line should be close to level with the ground at ride height and the tie rods should be pretty much parallel to the pivot point line to minimise bump steer. It looks fairly close from your pic. You might want something a little more rugged for a shim than the pencil ;-)
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