Challenger 2 idler adjusters broken

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spongehoobtank82
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Challenger 2 idler adjusters broken

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Hey up guys been I while since I posted as been playing/working on airsoft guns for past 12 months, hope everyone is well seems I have missed loads! Got back to fixing the challenger after 8 months since the plastic idler adjuster decided to disintegrate and the only solution was the dklm metal adjuster which is just too expensive (is it still like 200-300quid?) so decided too 'borrow' the henntec adjuster from my leopard 2a6, took some major modification and grinding and also looks nothing like the original but its in a relatively hidden spot! And does the job!
Just wondered if anyone else had had similar problems and come up with a better solution? It seem a weak spot as done it twice! Will try get some pics up soon.
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Re: Challenger 2 idler adjusters broken

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So here's some photos of what I destroyed and the botch I did to fix it, not pretty but it works!
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Destroyed idler I guess upgraded drive train was too much
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Had to grind back some of the lower front Hull plate and then plasticard spacers to bring the idler out in line with the track guide horns
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You can see the plasticard spacers bolted and glued to the side Hull here, at least there out the way!
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