Notorious Newbie Question..... What to do about this big gap? I do not think it is supposed to be this way?

[rbx123]

I did some work on my truck and notice that the gaps in the front arms as shown below is pretty big on both sides. There may have been those plastic "C" washers in there before (LOL) and I do have some extras(?) But the gaps appears so large that it would take more than I have so.....

Are these big gaps normal?
Should there be a gap at all?
If not, what do I use as washers? (Can I use regular small ones?)

Thanks In advance.......Roy


And damn my friend for building me that jump ramp. LOL

 

[Rcproponent]

Your supposed to have little plastic spacers there. 1 thick on one side and 2 thin on the other. Sometimes there is still some slop in there tho.

 

[digitaldude80]

There supposed to be some plastic clips...
The're inckuded in AR330218, but i guess some rings will do thebjob just fine ??
Clips are easier to install though ?

 

[rbx123]

I think with the gap as big as it is, it would take more than that to even make it relatively tight. What can I improvise with at Ace hardware, small plastic washers?

 

[Brandon]

Maybe some small fuel line cut to size?

 

[SentFlying]

I use thin metal washers. Works great and tightens up the slack.

 

[jondilly1974]

Nylon washers would be what I would buy from a store ??

 

[Glock21user]

I use small o-rings.
They crush slightly to help keep out junk and debris and are cheap as hell at any hardware or home improvement store.

 

[FatCatRC]

I think with the gap as big as it is, it would take more than that to even make it relatively tight. What can I improvise with at Ace hardware, small plastic washers?

I have the same setup in my rig, you need one thick spacer on one side and one thick and one thin spacers on the other side.

 

[rbx123]

I used regular washers and 1 of the clips on each side....Close enough for me!

 

[FatCatRC]

I used regular washers and 1 of the clips on each side....Close enough for me!

If they are too loose they will fall out, atleast in my experience.

 

[rbx123]

If they are too loose they will fall out, atleast in my experience.

Regular washers with holes and 1 small C Washer