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Are these suspension parts for an 88? by Gokart
Started on: 07-24-2012 04:49 PM
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Last post by: Bloozberry on 07-25-2012 08:36 PM
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07-24-2012 04:49 PM Click Here to See the Profile for GokartSend a Private Message to GokartEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post


Thanks for replying if you know
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07-24-2012 04:54 PM Click Here to See the Profile for css9450Click Here to Email css9450Send a Private Message to css9450Edit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post

Just one item - the upper control arm on the top right of the picture.

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07-24-2012 04:55 PM Click Here to See the Profile for TONY_CSend a Private Message to TONY_CEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post

For certain the lower control arms are not from an 88, the shock mounts thru the middle of the coil spring on 88's. The look like 84-87 LCA's but even the 84 LCA is slightly different that the 85-87 LCA's although they will interchange physically.

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Thanks a bunch guys. Pluses for ya.

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07-24-2012 07:45 PM Click Here to See the Profile for fieroguruSend a Private Message to fieroguruEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post

 
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Originally posted by css9450:

Just one item - the upper control arm on the top right of the picture.


X2 - upper top right control arm is the only 88 part in the picture - easy way to tell are the two bolts on the cross-shaft for adjusting the camber/caster.

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07-25-2012 09:36 AM Click Here to See the Profile for tehmaxfactrClick Here to Email tehmaxfactrSend a Private Message to tehmaxfactrEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post

Fieroguru so what you are saying is you can adjust the camber on all 88s?

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Fieroguru so what you are saying is you can adjust the camber on all 88s?


Yes, camber, caster and toe are fully adjustable on the 88 front suspension (all 88's regardless of engine or trim level).

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07-25-2012 12:58 PM Click Here to See the Profile for tehmaxfactrClick Here to Email tehmaxfactrSend a Private Message to tehmaxfactrEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post

Is there a link to somewhere to show how to adjust these? Thanks for the help too!

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07-25-2012 07:03 PM Click Here to See the Profile for fieroguruSend a Private Message to fieroguruEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post

The 88 front crossmember has slotted holes for the upper control arm cross bolt to attach. There is also a paddle plate that keep the nuts from spinning on the bottom side. To adjust, just loosen the bolts and move the upper a-arm to where it needs to be, then tighten. Any adjustment to caster also impacts camber, so it takes some finesse to get it right. Here is a picture of the slotted holes (from Blooz's thread):

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07-25-2012 08:36 PM Click Here to See the Profile for BloozberrySend a Private Message to BloozberryEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post

Here's the guide from the 88 FSM:

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