Which way does the "drive" face on a vertical drop?

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Which way does the "drive" face on a vertical drop?

Drive cleats should be driven downward from top to bottom on vertical drops. This lets gravity assist in keeping the drive securely in position over time.

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Drive cleats should be driven downward from top to bottom on vertical drops. This lets gravity assist in keeping the drive securely in position over time.

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which way does the "drive" face on a vertical drop?

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