Originally Posted by
bkspeedo
I need to add a few more things to the pivot ball assembly sticking issue.
Slide a M3 wrench shaft through the pivot ball of the bushing and pivot ball assembly (you could use the king pin as well it's just easier with a wrench). Using a pair of pliers or something else you prefer. Hold the pivot ball bushing by the part that fits into the carbon arm. Squeeze with a fair amount of pressure and move the pivot ball around with the M3 wrench. Move the pliers to a new location of the pivot ball bushing. Repeat this until you've gone all the way around the pivot ball bushing, about 5 different locations.
I bought a used rapide and ran it for the first time. It was easy and fast, with a little understeer. Anyway, the pivot balls do not move freely, so I want to try the above procedure. But I can't get those bushings/pivot balls out. Before I break one, is there any trick to remove them without destroying them? Thanks. Otherwise I love this kit!!