Blizzard Suspension Setup

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Blizzard Suspension Setup; binding, suspending, torsioning...
Topic Started: Feb 27 2008, 05:17 PM (420 Views)
Vintabilly	Feb 27 2008, 05:17 PM Post #1
Swayed by the Trax Posts: 6 Group: Member Member #757 Joined: February 22, 2008	Hi all.. I've been reading as much as I can here on the forums regarding suspension issues and setup but I still have some unanswered questions. 1: The torsion suspension on the bogey wheels have several adjustment points for preload. What are the arguments for/against a tight/loose bogey torsion setup? Does it even matter in the real world? 2: My bogey suspension binds up something terrible. I've tried grease and I've tried oil. Both end up useless and the arms sieze in the compressed position even though I have the preload maxed out. What am I doing wrong and how can I keep the suspension moving? ~Vinta



outcastrc	Mar 2 2008, 10:18 PM Post #2
Administrator Posts: 1,150 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: December 13, 2005	I set mine up as soft as possible and I really don't think it matters. Running I have never seen it really work... If you take it apart and just have the rocker on the arm does it bind? Thats the only thing I can think of at the moment. Never seen that happen myself with my 2 Blizzards.



alaskadf300	Mar 5 2008, 08:25 AM Post #3
Making Trax! Posts: 117 Group: Member Member #581 Joined: November 27, 2007	Since I eliminated the stock setup in favor of pull-springs, I have seen good amounts of travel. One problem with the springs is that it's too bouncy, I have discovered that if you force o-rings through shrink-tubing you get rust-proof springs that have a slight damping effect. It looks like a tube with a small loop sticking out of each end.
	"Rule #1, Never Run It where People Walk Dogs!"


alaskadf300	Mar 5 2008, 10:15 AM Post #4
Making Trax! Posts: 117 Group: Member Member #581 Joined: November 27, 2007	Here is my current setup...
	"Rule #1, Never Run It where People Walk Dogs!"


outcastrc	Mar 5 2008, 02:03 PM Post #5
Administrator Posts: 1,150 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: December 13, 2005	Interesting idea... I have wanted to get rid of the whole stock setup but once you start you never finish...



Vintabilly	Nov 23 2008, 01:03 PM Post #6
Swayed by the Trax Posts: 6 Group: Member Member #757 Joined: February 22, 2008	UPDATE I have fixed the binding of the suspension by removing each assembly and lightly sanding the pivot-axles until there was slightly more clearance but not enough for any slop. It wasn't pretty and I only used some 220 grit sandpaper I had around but it has fixed the suspension issue completely. On assembly I also increased the torsion spring position to its maximum tension. This has fixed many of the track derailing issues also since the suspension wasn't taking up slack while it was binding in a compressed position. Others also know my dislike for the front drive sprocket setup and the plastic tracks..but that's for another story day. Clear as mud?



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