Jim’s makes some of the best thought-out tools and products in this industry. You cannot go wrong buying of their stuff, especially the tools. I have had mine for years and I just don’t know how I ever built a bike without some of them.

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I decided on a Paughco wide 18” over-springer front end with a built-in 3-degree rake (part number NS181-18). This springer has the shock to help dampen the bounce making it a more enjoyable ride. This is one super sharp product. You can also get the bearings, races and dust shields from Paughco. Purchasing as many things from one place assures you of proper fit and makes things much easier in the long run instead of having 50 suppliers for every separate item.

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Install the bearing 
dust shield and bearing 
on the fork stem. You 
do not need to grease 
the bearings as this time. 

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Slide the fork through the 
neck and install top bearing 
and top dust shield. 

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Now install the 
top nut snugly, but 
DO NOT overtighten. 

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Install the 
top clamp.

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Now install the top nut 
and carefully snug it up, 
but don’t over tighten. 

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With the fork touching the 
frame, lift it just a little and 
mark the frame under where 
it touches. 

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Center-punch the mark.

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Double-check your work. Remember the old saying, “Measure twice; cut once?” Well, in this case, it’s drill once.