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bookneeeye - 20 Sep 2003 06:54 GMT

Ive run my Evader ST through about two dozen packs so far. Im noticing that
the rear suspension is not as tight as it was new (its been jumped quite a
bit). It droops now maybe about a quarter inch just sitting, where before it
didnt. From what I can tell theres still oil in the shocks so what all
exactly is causing this ?
Im guessing its either worn-out springs or just general dirt and grime or
both ?

What is acceptable and what things should I start looking at to keep my
suspension right ? Of course I havent even begun to try and adjust anything
yet so a rudimetary primer might be in order for me. Any help I can get will
be put directly into action.

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Justin Mahn - 20 Sep 2003 12:46 GMT

You're ST needs to droop a bit. Droop will keep the inside tire planted
during hard turns. If you really have to have the shocks fully extended at
rest, then add more preload spacers.

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> Ive run my Evader ST through about two dozen packs so far. Im noticing that
> the rear suspension is not as tight as it was new (its been jumped quite a
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> yet so a rudimetary primer might be in order for me. Any help I can get will
> be put directly into action.

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Rick Russell - 20 Sep 2003 14:35 GMT

(1) Make sure the suspension is clean (e.g., no grime in the hinge
pins or shocks).

(2) Remove the hinge pins and make sure they are still straight. If
they are bent, the suspension will bind. Even a very small amount of
binding will affect the "rest" position of the suspension.

(3) If the above stuff checks out, then the springs are getting a
little soft. Put spacers on the shock springs to adjust height.

Rick R.

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bookneeeye - 21 Sep 2003 21:10 GMT

Hey thanks you all. Are there specific spacers I can buy or do I need to
find something at the hardware store ?

> (1) Make sure the suspension is clean (e.g., no grime in the hinge
> pins or shocks).
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> Rick R.

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Jonathan Hodgson - 26 Sep 2003 14:44 GMT

>> (3) If the above stuff checks out, then the springs are getting a
>> little soft. Put spacers on the shock springs to adjust height.

> Hey thanks you all. Are there specific spacers I can buy or do I need to
> find something at the hardware store ?

Usually, the car comes with a set of spacers (generally thin, medium and
thick); alternatively, it'll have collar which clamp onto the shocks, so
you can loosen the screw off to slide them up and down.

If it's spacers, you're looking for flat, C-shaped clips usually with a lug
sticking out to help you pull them off. Check through any spare parts you
had originally...

Jonny

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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / September 2003

Newbie Question #10