1980 Spitfire Rear Shock Help

[bradski12]

Hi everyone, just detailed the rear skid of a summer Spitfire project sled. Something doesn't seem quite right with the rear A arm. Either my shock may not have enough travel or I'm curious if the steel limiter notch is on the correct side of the sleeve that mounts in front of the rear bogey wheels/shaft. Seems like the A arm should be sitting more vertical and not resting on the little steel limiter notch.

Does this look correct? Thanks for everyone's input...

[ihengineer76]

You are correct in your suspicion that the limiter is on the wrong side of the pivot shaft. It should be under the tube, allowing the rear of the swing arm to shift down and toward the rear.