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      03-08-2015, 05:42 PM   #40
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Originally Posted by fe1rx View Post
I tested the OE shock mount in this thread:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1075240

I found the lower shock mount on the OE camber arm to be quite stiff - significantly stiffer than the upper mount. I haven't tested an M3 shock lower mount, but it would be shock dependant anyway, as it is part of the shock. The OE lower shock mount is stiff enough that I don't see it being a problem.
Thanks for that. I appreciate your analysis. Logically it probably makes sense to keep the stock camber arms, but to me the use of a rubber shock joint isn't very appealing at all. The shock joint has a pretty hard life because its used as a bump stop and also to limit the travel at full droop. The little rubber pieces seem a bit under-engineered to me.
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