Suspension arm spacers / shims composite

[crimsonfancy]

I've searched for an answer here and have seen some ideas. Has there ever been a definitive answer of best practice to replace the "e-clip" type suspension arm composite spacers? They get lost and I want to finish installing shock towers today. I'm going up to Home Depot to buy some washers but if you guys have a best solution I'll do something else and return what I buy. It's convenient to be able to remove and replace without pulling the pins but will do what I have to do.

 

[bicketybam]

Use washers. You won't lose them ??

 

[crimsonfancy]

Use washers. You won't lose them ??

Thanks. I'm in HD now so I'll get these

 

[slick2500]

Thanks. I'm in HD now so I'll get these
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I was going to say that I used #6 washers, getting them in the upper hinge pins can be a b***h though.

 

[crimsonfancy]

I was going to say that I used #6 washers, getting them in the upper hinge pins can be a b***h though.

I can see how it can be a pita. I'll test my patience when I get home.
I read somewhere here about using true e-clips but I think they'd be tough too.
I just can't see buying a spec set of the stock composite for $11 that'll end up lost anyway. I paid under $4 for 100ea #6 washers and I wont have to wait.

 

[slick2500]

Since I changed out my front shock tower and rear front upper hinge pin mount I haven't lost a single clip. The Voltage Hobbies front shock tower has grub screws that hold the pins in.

 

[crimsonfancy]

Since I changed out my front shock tower and rear front upper hinge pin mount I haven't lost a single clip. The Voltage Hobbies front shock tower has grub screws that hold the pins in.

Voltage I have and do like the grub screw included. This is the first set of shock towers I've replaced / upgraded.
There was so much slop in the upper arm though after semi-install that I couldn't continue. Had to go buy some spacers. I know I'm preaching to the choir but I bet some of these Arrma spacer clips included in the parts bag would be so much more appreciated than all the shock "pistons" included.

 

[Grumpy Old Man RC]

I've searched for an answer here and have seen some ideas. Has there ever been a definitive answer of best practice to replace the "e-clip" type suspension arm composite spacers? They get lost and I want to finish installing shock towers today. I'm going up to Home Depot to buy some washers but if you guys have a best solution I'll do something else and return what I buy. It's convenient to be able to remove and replace without pulling the pins but will do what I have to do.


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You could find the correct size of these and if they are not thick enough, stack them.
https://www.amazon.com/Insulated-Co...eway&sprefix=electrical+crimp,aps,161&sr=8-18
Cut the part where the wire goes and leave it long enough for a handle. You could also get the solid round ones and they would not fall off.

 

[BigBassBrent]

I found some plastic shock spacers leftover from my Tekno build that fit perfectly. You can see them at the back of the upper arms. They seem to work better because of the smaller diameter. There is less friction between the parts.

 

[Uplift-RC]

Thanks. I'm in HD now so I'll get these
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@crimsonfancy - I am going to home depot so and was just wondering how these worked out for you instead of the arrma shims?

 

[Outcastblxnut]

@crimsonfancy - I am going to home depot so and was just wondering how these worked out for you instead of the arrma shims?

I just installed some this morning. It’s kinda a pain but not to bad if you have some needle nose,tweezers or hemostates

 

[Uplift-RC]

Just order some needle nose pliers for amain hobby today! Picked up these - Excel Needle Nose Pliers w/Side Cutter (5")!
https://www.amainhobbies.com/excel-needle-nose-pliers-w-side-cutter-5-exl55580/p27709

 

[slick2500]

I just installed some this morning. It’s kinda a pain but not to bad if you have some needle nose,tweezers or hemostates

I had the same experience, that is why I bought the Nero composite spacer set, so much easier to get in there than washers. But the washers are cheap af so it is a toss up.

 

[crimsonfancy]

@crimsonfancy - I am going to home depot so and was just wondering how these worked out for you instead of the arrma shims?

Sorry I was slow to answer but they work perfect for me. I prefer them over stock because I lose the plastic ones and these fit just right. They take more to get on but once they're in, good to go. Plus, feels like an endless supply for $4.50 /100 pack.

 

[Outcastblxnut]

I use these outta my screw kit m4 seems perfect

 

[Uplift-RC]

Many thanks for all of your help -crimsonfancy / Outcastblxnut / slick2500 and bicketybam - you guys rock? ? ?.. I got in my needle nose pliers, and picked up my # 6 Everblit washers from the depot but I also installed some ARRMA shims!! Here is a shot which now my New RPM A-arms that I installed for my #6s #Notorious no longer wiggle or wobble..

 

[Rcproponent]

Anyone happen to know the thickness needed for front / back?

 

[Monsterbasher8's]

Thanks. I'm in HD now so I'll get these
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Thanks