What the thread found

• Removing the stopper from a Master/Ultra arm reduces banging against the stop during operation
• Removing the stopper makes arm insertion and removal more difficult and requires care to avoid finger injury
• The stopper removal technique works particularly well with front-mount vests

Depends on

• The modification applies specifically to Master/Ultra arms with front-mount vests
• Removal procedure requires caution due to increased difficulty when handling the arm without the stopper
• Alternative approach of custom-machining a link similar to competitor models was mentioned but not validated

Gear in this thread

G-70Xcatalog

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