@Crawford53. I was just re-reading this thread and realized that one of my approaches is to screw the adjustments down as far as they can go then back off to get them even. This allows for the spring tension to be at the max which helps minimize the impact of external forces causing one side or the other to rub.

I also realized that I need to read my post before replying to check for spelling and grammar!

WRT the suspension fork. I bought the bike with a rigid fork because I couldn't afford the high priced version. The bike was on sale as a year-end or left over model year bike. I liked that it had a 1 1/8" steerer so I could add a suspension fork later. This was in 1998. In about 2005 I decided to start looking for a used fork because new ones were more than I wanted to pay for the features I wanted, lock out. The other problem was that most of the steerer tubes were cut way too short. This one was untouched. It is a 2003 Marzzochi Bomber SL air suspension model. It even came with a pump with the little plastic adapter. Really nice fork.

After purchasing it, I bought a Crane headset with an extra crown race so both forks are interchangeable. Change over is about 20 min.

Oh and the disk is great with not adjustments needed! Found that assembly, BB7, NOS in the box for $35 on CL. Wheel was $50 with XTR hub at a Coop.