The AE FActory Team B44.2 Thread
#1581
I am looking for help here guys, have just finished building my b44.2 and the rear transmission is binding when I turn the wheels on power, the entire rear suspension moves up and down from full droop to about 3/4 droop, I have obviously done something wrong, any ideas
#1582
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 2,039
From: San Diego, CA
So I've been slowly reading this thread as I slowly upgrade my b44 I got into a b44.2... I'm about to order the big bore shocks and motor mount so my question is what springs do you guys suggest? I'm running on a hard clay track without many big jumps.. Large track that's about half technical then half high speed. I looked back quite a bit but still haven't found much
Also, what's the difference between the new slipper vs the old one? Thinking about upgrading that as well.
Thanks
Also, what's the difference between the new slipper vs the old one? Thinking about upgrading that as well.
Thanks
#1583
Tech Apprentice
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 75
From: Quebec City
MemyselfandI:
Did you install the limiter washers inside the shocks?
CaseyDDR: The new slipper won't fit; it's too thick. You can install the Avid Triad slipper which does a good job. I spent quite a bit to upgrade an old 44, and finally bought a real 44.2. Not so sure it's worth upgrading... I sold my 44 to get the 44.2 and I think it was less expensive this way.
Did you install the limiter washers inside the shocks?
CaseyDDR: The new slipper won't fit; it's too thick. You can install the Avid Triad slipper which does a good job. I spent quite a bit to upgrade an old 44, and finally bought a real 44.2. Not so sure it's worth upgrading... I sold my 44 to get the 44.2 and I think it was less expensive this way.
#1584
#1585
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 2,039
From: San Diego, CA
MemyselfandI:
Did you install the limiter washers inside the shocks?
CaseyDDR: The new slipper won't fit; it's too thick. You can install the Avid Triad slipper which does a good job. I spent quite a bit to upgrade an old 44, and finally bought a real 44.2. Not so sure it's worth upgrading... I sold my 44 to get the 44.2 and I think it was less expensive this way.
Did you install the limiter washers inside the shocks?
CaseyDDR: The new slipper won't fit; it's too thick. You can install the Avid Triad slipper which does a good job. I spent quite a bit to upgrade an old 44, and finally bought a real 44.2. Not so sure it's worth upgrading... I sold my 44 to get the 44.2 and I think it was less expensive this way.
What about the shock springs? Good combination you might suggest? I'll be running 35wt in the front 30wt in the rear to try first. I know the big bores from what I've read everywhere are a huge improvement.
#1586
MemyselfandI:
Did you install the limiter washers inside the shocks?
CaseyDDR: The new slipper won't fit; it's too thick. You can install the Avid Triad slipper which does a good job. I spent quite a bit to upgrade an old 44, and finally bought a real 44.2. Not so sure it's worth upgrading... I sold my 44 to get the 44.2 and I think it was less expensive this way.
Did you install the limiter washers inside the shocks?
CaseyDDR: The new slipper won't fit; it's too thick. You can install the Avid Triad slipper which does a good job. I spent quite a bit to upgrade an old 44, and finally bought a real 44.2. Not so sure it's worth upgrading... I sold my 44 to get the 44.2 and I think it was less expensive this way.
#1588
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Joined: May 2010
Posts: 608
New b44.2 owner here and new to 4wd buggy in general. My question is on the diff housing shimming. I shimmed per manual instructions but each diff spins fairly free but not much side to side play. So my question is how tight should these be built, thanks.
#1589
You want them tight, especially during break in. I always built mine too tight and then ran the car for a pack or two then take out a shim or two (depending on how tight you had it). You dont want side to side play.



