Thanks SaintSeptum!!! I think you need the lower truss rods!!! I have the bike about 95% done and I went for about a 2 mile shakedown romp with it yesterday. The fork works great..... The problem with not using the lower truss rods is the way the fork is hinged. Not using the lower truss's could cause the fork to hinge right out from under you!!!! The fork could be modified maybe to fit your need? The lower truss rods have much possibility!!! Thanks!!!