Hi everyone. Im building DMLs M1A1 AIM and the only problem I'm having is how to accurately set the suspension arms at the right height. How do I know how far up or down the arms should go?
I'm wanting to display it at its standard height as if it was idling on an Iraqi street.
Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
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M1A1 AIM suspension height?
jhmartin
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Posted: Sunday, February 17, 2013 - 02:19 PM UTC
HeavyArty
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Posted: Sunday, February 17, 2013 - 11:27 PM UTC
The height should be set with the skirts in place. The skirts come down to just below where the rubber part of the road wheel meets the metal part. You can see it in the below pic.
jhmartin
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Posted: Monday, February 18, 2013 - 02:59 AM UTC
Thanks so much! Getting this right was really bugging me. Ive been rolling along on this build until it came to setting the suspension. I appreciate it!