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With the alignment verified, I needed to run the a-arm through the compression/extension cycles to check/watch for binding. This required removing the coil from the set-up.

With the one C/O removed so I could pop just the shock in place, I removed both upper & lower brackets to re-tack them since I wanted to ensure shock pressure wouldn't tweak anything. *When I did the initial set-up tacks, it was in some funky angles which were not conducive to proper weld penetration. Good enough for getting alignment though.

With the brackets re-tacked on the bench, I installed them & a shock. I compressed the shock to the limits of it's travel w/no issues. I wish there was a way to test w/some sort of meter on resistance but I couldn't think of a set-up that might allow it. Visually, the shock didn't shift or move so I'm calling that good.

Today, I'll get the upper arm installed along w/slightly shorter shaft hardware & do the compression/extension cycle again. Then trim it back further & he clearance looks.