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bkdabusboy@yahoo.com Mon Mar 03, 2003 9:25 pm

i want to put adjusters i my beam. what kind should i use and will i need to also get other stuff, ex caster shims, special shocks, exc, and where can i get this stuff. Thanks-Brian

ODCUSTOMS Tue Mar 04, 2003 3:39 am

BRIAN, YOU ARE CONFUSING BUS WITH BUG. A BUS WILL NEVER NEED CASTER SHIMS BECAUSE OF THE WAY IT MOUNTS. AS FAR AS ADJUSTERS GO YOU NEED TO PURCHASE WHAT IS CALLED AN ALBATROSE ADJUSTER. I THINK YOU CAN STILL GET THEM FROM BUS BOYS. YES YOU WILL NEED SHORTER SHOCKS TO COMPENSATE FOR THE DIFFERENT ANGLE OF THE TRAILING ARMS.

camerod Tue Mar 04, 2003 11:20 pm

you can use avis adjusters with a little ginding to fit the larger diameter of the bus beam tubes. avail from gene berg for about $45.00 ea. or I believe latest rage sells a knock-off version for about $12.00.
odin is right..no caster shim option on a bus!

ODCUSTOMS Thu Mar 06, 2003 2:05 am

DEPENDING ON YOUR FAB SKILLS YOU CAN ALSO BUILD NEW TUBE ASSBLY AND THEN MACHINE THE NOTCH IN THE TUBE, AND FAB AN ADJUSTER UPPER SET PLATE.



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