Schumacher LD3 Stock Spec Build - Steps 1 - 6

Schumacher LD3 Stock Spec Build Steps 1 - 6. Had issues with the 2 x 1.8 hole pistons in the rear shock bodies. They did not fit well and caused excessive friction. I had to fit the shock shaft in a drill and lightly sand the piston down to fit. Would highly recommend getting machined pistons (I will probably upgrade later). I dislike that the shock caps need to be drilled out for the bleeder hole/screw. Both front and rear shocks feel more damped (stiffer/heavier) than the Associated B7 and XRAY XB2C out of the box.

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Kit, Upgrades, and Electronics I will use during the series.

Schumacher LD3 Kit - https://houstonrc.net/products/k210-schumacher-cougar-ld3s-stock-spec-1-10-2wd-buggy-kit?_pos=3&_sid=4b40e6a7e&_ss=r
Aerox AX009 - https://houstonrc.net/products/ax009-aerox-alloy-servo-arm-short-25t?_pos=1&_sid=6fc4769f4&_ss=r
Brass Pivot Block - https://houstonrc.net/products/u8212-brass-pivot-block-ld2?_pos=3&_sid=4192c8efe&_ss=r
Brass Radio Tray - https://houstonrc.net/products/u7678-brass-radio-plate-30g-ld-2-st?_pos=1&_sid=e52b55806&_ss=r
Alloy Front Link Mount - https://houstonrc.net/products/u8638-schumacher-alloy-front-link-mount?_pos=2&_sid=66a9baa0a&_ss=r
Hobbywing XR10 Pro ESC - https://houstonrc.net/products/30112620-xerun-xr10-pro-gray-g3x?_pos=1&_sid=a0af1bb5e&_ss=r
Hobbywing Xerun 17.5T Motor - https://houstonrc.net/products/30401746-17-5t-hobbywing-xerun-v10-g4-competition-stock-brushless-motor?_pos=1&_sid=46e4c628b&_ss=r
Hobbywing Programming Box - https://amzn.to/3H0S9Ot
Yeah Racing Bullet Connectors -https://amzn.to/3CIoXcx

Good supplies to have for the build:

Tamiya Shock Vacuum - https://amzn.to/3YnRkoD
3D Printed Ball Cup Tool - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5824470
ProtekRC O-ring Grease - https://amzn.to/3sO4EVO
ProtekRC gearbox grease - https://a.co/d/2Vd4FKm
snips, diagonal cutters - https://amzn.to/3CcuN4V
x-acto blades - https://amzn.to/3Ni7ZWe
Blue Loctite - https://amzn.to/3KsZh6l
Digital Scale - https://amzn.to/3yxMGu6

Bearing Oil - https://amzn.to/3cV2VJI
MIP Driver Set - https://amzn.to/3FhjpFP
MIP Speed Tip Driver Set - https://amzn.to/3wZOIlV
Calipers - https://amzn.to/3ntNkT9
Shock Pliers - https://amzn.to/3yye9vX
Lexan Scissors - https://amzn.to/3WfByuQ
Electric Screwdriver - https://amzn.to/3ACqpew

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