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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 01:45 AM
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Default Heel/Toe & Preloading.

Im kinda new to the scene (only 17) and was wondering what heel toe is and how to preload? Anybody know
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 05:54 AM
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Default Re: Heel/Toe & Preloading. (EGLUVN)

http://www.edmunds.com/ownersh....html
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 08:13 AM
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preload is a term used in mechanical engineering to describe the load applied to a fastener merely as a result of being fastened (and before any external loads are applied).

you apply "preload" to your suspension when you install it. how much? i don't know. why? a handful of reason.
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