When you're used to buying car kits and building them yourself, replacing a broken suspension arm is child's play, but many modelers choose ready-to-use cars and are therefore unfamiliar with mechanics.
Breaking a suspension arm happens relatively frequently (especially on off-road cars) and can make beginners feel like their car is ruined. However, repairing this part is easy and inexpensive. The method we will describe is suitable for replacing a suspension arm, but it can also be used to locate and replace other damaged parts.
Step 1: Prepare the car
Remove the bodywork and tires and set them aside. Once the tires have been removed, replace the wheel nuts on the axle so that they don't get lost.
Step 2: Clean and identify the broken part
Clean your car to remove debris and most of the dust so you can see your chassis clearly. Then inspect your car's parts to identify any that are damaged. If you need to remove certain parts, use a box to keep track of your screws. Here, we are assuming that the suspension arm is damaged.
Step 3: Remove the damaged arm
Remove the screws or clips to dismantle the suspension arm. If your car has an assembly manual, you can refer to it. Take this opportunity to check thatthe shock absorber shaft is not bent or twisted by rolling it on the table car. A collision capable of damaging the suspension arm can also bend the rod.
Step 4: Install the new arm
To find the replacement arm for your car, look up the part number in the "Exploded View" manual supplied with your vehicle, then use our search engine to find it. Next, install the new arm by reversing the removal steps. Check that the new arm is working properly.
