Originally Posted by atoddvr6 (Post 13577563)

That's good to hear. So my next question is how often would you guess that I would need to replace the balls and rings?

Originally Posted by atoddvr6 (Post 13577563)

The B44 I ordered was supposed to be a B44.1 so I asked for a refund even though I new the listing said no refunds. The guy offered me $20 to go towards parts so that I can use the B44.2 chassis and said he was told that's what it was. I know, not my problem. He has 100% feedback and answered all my pre-sale questions right away so I want to give him the benefit of the doubt. But at the same time I want more than $20! So I have some choices to choose from (in no particular order):

A: Sell the B44 complete chassis with spare parts. Sell the B44.2 bare chassis with a few spare parts. Then buy what I want.

B: Sell the B44. Keep the 44.2 chassis and buy all the parts I need to complete it.

C: Take as much off the B44 chassis as I can and move it over to the 44.2 chassis then sell what I can't use.

A seems a little risky since I may not make enough to buy what I want. B seems like it may be too much trouble to find and buy all the parts I need. And C would get me a running car sooner. Either way, I feel like I should try to get as much from this guy as I can. I know it's a little heavy for a Monday. Sorry about that!:D

Originally Posted by cutting42 (Post 13577739)

A fair bit of work and expense getting it to B44.2 spec and there will be a ton of good one's for sale with the new B44.3 available in the next week or so.

If you are just messing about, take the money offered, sell the B44.2 bits and drive the B44, still a good car to learn and bash with.

If you get the bug and want to upgrade, sell the B44 as a rolling chassis and buy a full spec B44.2 second hand.

Originally Posted by Pro10noob (Post 13586174)

Did you put max shock travel collars in the shock??
It sounds like they are to long and that is why the CVA's are binding on max shock travel.

Regards Roy

Originally Posted by lee111m (Post 13580995)

Hey, is the ball diff rebuild for the car from the tc3 and do i need to get diff balls with it?

Originally Posted by loosenut (Post 13586374)

Umm, i don't think I have my rear shocks set too tight. Yes my rear CVA's are binding in the cup (at full droop ||/--\||) and in order to unbind itself, lifts my rear arms/tires up.

I would think that the car ought to be able to turn freely even with the shocks at full travel (i.e., what happens if the car is jumping in teh air) - with out them CVAs binding? Please help?

G

Originally Posted by dbowen (Post 13586415)

Make sure you have 1 to 2 limiters in the rear and that your stroke is 27mm and make sure you have 3 axle shims between the axle and the inside of the hub and check your diff shimming and if you are running it with saddles make sure there is 6 shims on the right and 3 on the left. other than that I am stumped as well.

Originally Posted by loosenut (Post 13586424)

Thanks -- I will check my setup and report back...=) I did everything per the instruction. I do have 6/3 shim setup. 3 shims on the axle.

I don't recall the instruction covering shock limiters? Where do they go...

G

Originally Posted by fq06 (Post 13586443)

That is most likely the issue. Little plastic washers that go inside the shocks under the piston.

Originally Posted by fq06 (Post 13586493)

Do you have the stock setup shock mount locations? If not, that can vary the amount of spacers needed.

I can't remember if the manual says 1 or 2 in the rear but I think its 2.
If that's the case, you are pulling the shocks apart to add the 2nd spacer.

Those shocks are made for the stadium truck and sct too so they are a little too long for the buggy without proper travel restriction.