suspension install

[racemad55]

what is the easiest procedure to install stock suspension, I never removed the two most forward bolts on front arm.

 

[Focker]

After getting the skid back in the track, lower or raise the rear of the sled until the front two bolts are lined up, get those started and snugged. Then remove the two bolts from the transfer rods if you have not done this already. push the center shaft up into position and snug up both of those bolts. Then lower the rear of the sled until the rear shaft is close or is lined up(you may have to push it into place slightly). After all the bolts are installed and snugged, you will have to most likely push down on the rear of the sled in order to get the bolts started on the transfer rods, then tighten both of those. Dont forget to tighten the rest of the bolts.

 

[LazyBastard]

You need to remove the bolts that go *up, into* the control rods in order to get rid of all preload on the suspension, then lower the sled and force the REAR mounts (with the big wheels) into place, then lift the SHOCK MOUNT up and push it around by hand (it'll move forwards, backwards, up, and down easily) until they line up, then tighten everything and reinstall the bolts in the control rods.


The key points; always pull the control rod bolts before playing near that main spring, otherwise it'll be too much like work and you could break something. Always remove the CENTER mount FIRST, and reinstall it LAST.

 

[racemad55]

thanks guys, knew I could count on you, thought the control rods had something to do with it!