Originally posted by rinkrat99
Hi all,
Does anyone have any hints on assembling the 12L3 front suspension?
From the picture, it looks like use (top to bottom) e-clip, 3 kingpin shims, upper suspension arm, 1 shim, steering block, lower arm, spring then e-clip.
Should the kingpin move as free as a 1/10 TC car or should I leave it snug? I normally open the kingpin hole with a 1/8" drillbit just enough to allow smooth free play, but is that too much.
Is it important to use the elctrical tape around the battery cells on the chassis?
Any other kit hints?
Thanks
Sounds like you have it correct. I currently have four shims on top and one in between the top arm and steering spindle. You don't want to enlarge any holes. It's ok if the kingpin is snug on the steering spindle. The part that should be free is the pin through the bottom ball. You can put a little trinity Red Stuff on the bottom of the kingpin.
I use strapping tape for the batteries. The kind with the strings in it. Make sure you round all the corners of the graphite chassis very smooth and seal it with CA so it doesn't cut the tape.
take care
john