Originally posted by peter_robinson
another way to remove the slop from your suspension, just take a plastic bag (such as one that tamiya spare and hop-up parts come in) and place it between the ball stud and the ball cup when you snap them together.
it will punch out a nice hole, and the plastic that is now in the ball cup will take out the slop! it works great!
peter
Or...you can go to Home Depot and get a plumber's teflon tape. Cut a small piece, fold three or four times, depending on slop, and voila! Smooth and tight.