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Tech Tips: Stagger is the difference in circumference between the outside tire and the inside tire (rf to lf, rr to lr) Final gear ratio is found by multiplying the trans ratio by the rear end gear ratio Bind is anything on the car that stiffens the suspension or restricts its movement Rear weight is the total of both rear tires divided by the total weight of the car Lerf rear weight is the amount of weight the left rear is greater than the right rear To measure a wheels bolt pattern, measure from the center of the #1 lug hole to the outside of the #3 lug hole Wheel offset or backspacing is the distance from the rear of the wheel at the bead seat, to the wheels backing plate Caster is the angle of the king pin from verticle 50/50 Shock is the same rating on compression as compared to the extension. A tie down shock extends harder than it compresses.