Metal Suspension Arms for TAMIYA Leopard 2A6

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The next Tamiya Leopard 2A6 that I am preparing to run has had the KingKong metal suspension arms fitted and a set of rubber shielded axle bearings from rcbearings.

Fitting bearings to the rear two axles needed the gearbox taking out to be able to unscrew the torque rods so the axles can be removed to fit the new bearings, and fortunately the drive sprockets came off much more easily that the last pair did on my other Leo - no boiling water needed!

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These two rearmost axle bearings need the gearbox to be removed to be able to reach them.

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The wheel bearings were fitted at the same time before being refitted back onto the King Kong metal suspension arms. rcbearings give a nice sticker with their bearings, but there is nowhere that I would want to fit one on any of my tanks.........but my small tool box may look a little brighter with it fitted on it

Despite my concerns, the King Kong metal suspensions arms fitted perfectly - just as well as the Tamiya and AFV types.

The AFV arms are cast brass and are heavier, whereas the Tamiya and King Kong arms are cast alloy (of some sort) and are lighter in weight.

All three types fit as well as each other.

Durability can (hopefully) only be found out after they have had a LOT of use, but I expect them all to work better and survive longer than the original plastic arms.

The King Kong arms are the best value for money, and given the good finish and fit, I would probably choose them again if I were to gain another Tamiya Leopard 2A6 in the future