RagunCajun Posted June 14, 2007 Report Posted June 14, 2007 So i finaly get both my a-arms almost completely on today and the right side(when on the bike) is giving me trouble. I didnt have enough clearance from the top of the shock and the mounting point. I had to use a dremel and foul it down. Is that normal. I took a picture so those of yall that have the yfz conversion can shed some light on this. Problem area is circled in green: http://www.2sly4.us/rc/codys_stuff/MyBansh...suspension1.JPG Keep in mind that everything isnt tight yet but that shouldnt affect what problem area. It sems if i grind a little more off, it will never rub. Quote
Brackets Posted June 14, 2007 Report Posted June 14, 2007 So i finaly get both my a-arms almost completely on today and the right side(when on the bike) is giving me trouble. I didnt have enough clearance from the top of the shock and the mounting point. I had to use a dremel and foul it down. Is that normal. I took a picture so those of yall that have the yfz conversion can shed some light on this.Problem area is circled in green: http://www.2sly4.us/rc/codys_stuff/MyBansh...suspension1.JPG Keep in mind that everything isnt tight yet but that shouldnt affect what problem area. It sems if i grind a little more off, it will never rub. I'd just grind a bit more off that bracket where you have it circled. It'll be fine. Quote
2003LimitedBanshee Posted June 14, 2007 Report Posted June 14, 2007 Yes, that is completely normal. I basically ground mine (with a Roloc disc) so that the curve of the bracket was continuous, not square like it is stock. This made for a really clean line and no clearance issues at all. This is an issue with the 450 shocks, regardless if you are running the 450 a-arms or not. My personal opinion would be to grind both sides for some additional clearance, regardless if it appears to need it or not; stuff will move slightly. -Brian Quote
RagunCajun Posted June 14, 2007 Author Report Posted June 14, 2007 thanx guys. I just wanted to be sure Quote
ClimbAnyHill Posted June 17, 2007 Report Posted June 17, 2007 Yeap.. gotta shave it down. I had to on mine as well. Just shave a bit at a time & keep checking till that mount no longer rubs shock. Quote
RagunCajun Posted June 17, 2007 Author Report Posted June 17, 2007 Yeah i used a big ass grinder. I shaved more than enough. I didnt go overboard with it. That way i didnt take away it's strength. There's a lot of metal there "extra" so i know it's all good. The front suspension is done though. Finished it a few days ago. Quote
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