Associated Electrics ae RC8T3.1 User manual

#80937 RC8T3.1 Team Kit #80938 RC8T3.1e Team Kit

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:: Introduction
:: RC8T3.1 / RC8T3.1e KIT Features
:: Additional
:: Other Helpful Items
Thank you for purchasing this Team Associated product. This assembly manual contains instructions and tips for building and
maintaining your new RC8T3.1/RC8T3.1e Kit. Please take a moment to read through this manual to help familiarize yourself with
these steps. We are continually changing and improving our designs; therefore, actual parts may appear slightly different than in
the illustrations. New parts will be noted on supplementary sheets located in the appropriate parts bags.
Check each bag for these sheets before you start to build.
• New V3 differentials offer increased fluid capacity and more consistent feel lap after lap.
• CVA driveshafts increase traction and chassis support.
• Suspension arms have been updated to race specs.
• All suspension arm pivots have been revised for more ground clearance resulting in better jumping and landing while also
improving durability.
• 16mm Big Bore 6061 aluminum shock bodies and bleeder style caps.
• 20mm I.D. shock springs for optimal spring rates.
• +2mm steering block arms included for a smooth and precise steering feel.
• Highly efficient drivetrain utilizes straight cut bevel gears to provide great acceleration and run-time.
• Improved servo saver assembly.
• Hard-anodized 7075 aluminum chassis with keyed lower suspension plates.
• Proline® “Predator” body included.
• Enclosed receiver box .
• Full Factory Team rubber-sealed ball bearings.
• Easily accessible front and rear differentials.
• 90% parts compatibility with other RC8B3.1/RC8T3.1 models, offering the perfect solution for multi-class racers.
RC8T3.1 Specific Features:
• New 4-shoe clutch provides precise power transfer and is easy to maintain.
Optional clutch spring rates and clutchbells allows custom tuning for varying grip levels.
RC8T3.1e Specific Features:
• Two-piece sliding motor mount for easy gear mesh adjustment and motor removal.
• Silicone Shock/Diff Fluids (Refer to catalog for complete listings) • Body Scissors (AE #1737)
• FT Turnbuckle Wrench (AE #89240) • Soldering Iron • Wire Cutters
• FT Hex Wrenches (AE #1519, 1655) • Calipers or Precision Ruler • T Handle Ratchet Driver (AE #1679)
• FT Nut Drivers (AE #1663-1668) • Green Slime shock lube (AE #1105)
Your new R/C vehicle comes as a kit. There are some items you will need to complete your kit (refer to catalog for suggestions):
• 2 channel radio/transmitter set with switch (FM/PCM/2.4GHz recommended) • Transmitter batteries (#302)
• Steering / Throttle servos (#27100, 27101, 27106, 27107 recommended)
• 1/8th scale Truggy tires • CA (Cyanoacrylic) glue (#1597) • Tire Balancer (#1498)
• Needle nose pliers • Thread locking compound (#1596) • Reamer/hole punch
• Hobby knife • Shock shaft pliers (#1675) • Ride height gauge (#1449)
• Polycarbonate specific spray paint or polycarbonate specific bottled paint and airbrush
RC8T3.1e Specific Items:
• 14.8v LiPo battery pack (#325, 756, 757,27312 recommended) • Quick charger (#616, 27200 recommended)
• 1/8 scale specific electronic speed control (#27007, 27008)
• 1/8 scale specific electric motor (#905, 27407)
Associated Electrics, Inc.
26021 Commercentre Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
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Customer Service
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
RC8T3.1 Specific Items:
• .21 class rear exhaust engine • Muffler & manifold spring (#27313, 27315)
• 4.8-7.4v receiver battery pack - (LiPo - flat style [#304, 315, 27313], LiFe - flat style [#305, 27315], NiMH - flat style [#613])
• Fuel bottle (#1747) • Model car fuel (30% nitro recommended)
• Glow igniter (#1738) • Starter box (#1751)

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:: Hardware - 1:1 Scale View
2.5x6mm (4675)
2.5x8mm (31448)
3x6mm (31541)
3x8mm (25201)
Titanium (91592)
3x10mm (25202)
Titaniuim (91593)
3x12mm (25203)
Titanium (91594)
3x14mm (89208)
Titanium (91595)
4x10mm (81262)
4x12mm (89214)
4x14mm (89217)
4x16mm (81263)
4x20mm (81264)
Flat Head (fhcs)
2x5mm (31511)
2x16mm (7184)
3x8mm (89223)
3x10mm (25620)
3x24mm (89225)
Socket Head (shcs)
2.5x6mm (31520)
2.5x8mm (31521)
2.5x18mm (81259)
3x6mm (31531)
Titanium (91580)
3x10mm (25211)
3x14mm (25187)
Titanium (91584)
3x16mm (89203)
Titanium (91585)
3x20mm (25188)
3x24mm (89204)
Titanium (91589)
4x10mm (89206)
4x14mm (81260)
4x16mm (81261)
Button Head (bhcs)
3x3mm (25225)
3x6mm (81257)
3x10mm (4671)
3x12mm (81258)
4x4mm (7732)
5x4mm (89221)
Set Screws
5x8x2.5mm (8680)
5x10x4mm (91560)
6x10x3mm (31404)
6x12x4mm (91561)
8x16x5mm (91564)
8x16x5mm flanged
(91565)
15x21x4mm (91566)
Ball Bearings
Differential Shim Set (81381)
3.5x12x0.12mm
6x8x0.20mm
13.5x15.8x0.20mm
13.5x15.8x0.10mm
5.5x1.0mm (31382)
Shims
M3 Nut (91477)
M3 Alum. Locknut, Blue (31550)
M3 Locknut, Black (25215
M3 Locknut w/Flange (25612)
FT 3mm Locknuts, Blue(25392)
M4 Locknut (89216)
M4 Locknut Knurled
w/Flange (91148)
FT M4 Locknut, Blue (31551)
M4 Locknut, Serrated (91738)
Nuts (lock/plain)

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:: Table of Contents
1................... Cover
2................... Introduction
3................... 1:1 Hardware “Fold Out”
4................... Table of Contents
5 - 7..............Differentials Build
(Bag 1.1, 1.2)
7 - 8..............Steering / Chassis Build
(Bag 2.1, 2.2)
9 - 10...........Front Gearbox Build
(Bag 3.1, 3.2)
11 - 12.........Front Uprights Build
(Bag 4.1, 4.2)
12 - 14........Rear Gearbox Build
(Bag 5.1, 5.2 )
15 - 16........Rear Uprights / Turnbuckles
Build (5.2, 6.1)
16 - 17.........RC8T3.1e Center Bulkhead/
Brakes Build (Bag 7.1, 7.2)
17 - 18 .......Anti-Roll Bars Build (8.1)
18 - 19........Shocks Build (Bag 9.1)
20................. RC8T3.1e Radio Tray Build
(10.1, 10.2)
21................. RC8T3.1e Receiver Box /
Linkage Build (Bag 11.1, 11.2)
22 - 23.......RC8T3.1 Center Bulkhead /
Brakes (Bag 7.2, 7.2)
23 - 25....... RC8T3.1 Radio Tray Build
(Bag 10.1, 10.2)
26 - 27....... RC8T3.1Servo / Linkage Build
(Bag 11.1, 11.2)
27 - 30.......Engine / Tank Build
(Bag 12.1, 12.2)
31.................Wheels / Tires / Body
(Misc)
32.................Droop Settings
33 - 45.......Catalog
46 - 47........RC8T3.1e Setup Sheets
48 - 49.......RC8T3.1 Setup Sheets
50................Back Cover
:: Notes
There is a 1:1 hardware foldout page in the
front of the manual. To check the size of a part,
line up your hardare with the correct drawing
until you find the exact size. Each part in the
foldout has a number assigned to it for ordering
replacement parts.
This symbol indicates a special
note or instruction in the manual.
This symbol indicates a Racers Tip.
!
Associated Electrics, Inc.
26021 Commercentre Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
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Customer Service
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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7/19
:: Differential Build (Front and Rear) - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 2
:: Differential Build (Front and Rear) - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 3
:: Differential Build (Front and Rear) - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 1
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
Align pin with
groove in sun gear
Align pin with
groove in sun gear
!
!
81380
Pin
2.5x12mm
81380
Pin
2.5x12mm
81380
HTC Diff
Sun Gear,
20T
81012
17mm
Outdrive,
Front Diff
81012
17mm
Outdrive,
Front Diff
81008
15mm
Outdrive,
Rear Diff
81008
15mm
Outdrive,
Rear Diff
81380
HTC Diff
Planet
Gear, 10T
81380
Diff
Crosspin
81381
Diff Shim
3.5x11x0.12mm
81381
Diff Shim
6x8x0.20mm
81381
Diff Shim
6x8x0.20mm
91564
8x16x5
Bearing
91564
8x16x5
Bearing
81379
Diff
Case
81014
Diff Ring
Gear, 46T
81385
Outdrive
O-Ring
5.8x1.9mm
81385
Outdrive
O-Ring
5.8x1.9mm
x4
x4
x2
Racer’s Tip:
You can use #81385 Planet O-Ring
between the Planet Gears and the
Diff Shims as a tuning option.
Do Not install 3.3x1.5mm Planet
O-Ring for kit setup.
81380
HTC Diff
Sun Gear,
20T

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:: Differential Build (Front and Rear) - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 4
:: Differential Build (Center) - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 5
:: Differential Build (Center) - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 6
89208
3x14mm
FHCS
x4
81384
Diff
Gasket
Front Diff Fluid:
10,000cst #5455
Rear Diff Fluid:
5,000cst #5453
Racer’s Tip:
Use black grease
(#6588) to coat
the Diff Gasket
before installation!
81380
HTC Diff
Planet
Gear, 10T
81380
Diff
Crosspin
81381
Diff Shim
3.5x11x0.12mm
x4
x4
x2
Racer’s Tip:
You can use #81385 Planet O-Ring
between the Planet Gears and the
Diff Shims as a tuning option.
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
Align pin with
groove in sun gear
!
!
81380
Pin
2.5x12mm
81012
17mm
Outdrive,
Center Diff
81381
Diff Shim
6x8x0.20mm
91564
8x16x5
Bearing
81379
Diff
Case
81385
Outdrive
O-Ring
5.8x1.9mm
Racer’s Tip:
Fill diff above the cross
pins, below the planet
gears as shown.
81380
HTC Diff
Sun Gear,
20T
Diff Fluid

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:: Steering / Chassis Build - Bag 2.1, 2.2 - Step 1
81091
Steering
Post
25201
3x8mm
FHCS
25201
3x8mm
FHCS
25201
3x8mm
FHCS
25201
3x8mm
FHCS
25201
3x8mm
FHCS
31541
3x6mm
FHCS
31541
3x6mm
FHCS
81262
4x10mm
FHCS
81001
Side
Guards
x2
x2
x2
x2 x2
x2
#1596
thread lock
81311
RC8T3e Chassis
(Electric, shown)
(not included)
81310
RC8T3
Chassis
(Nitro)
81386
Metal Spur
Gear, 46T
(Nitro)
:: Differential Build (Center) - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 7
:: Differential Build (Center) - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 8
Align pin with
groove in sun gear
!
89208
3x14mm
FHCS
x4
Racer’s Tip:
Fill diff above the cross
pins, below the planet
gears as shown.
Racer’s Tip:
Use black grease
(#6588) to coat
the Diff Gasket
before installation!
!
Align pin with
groove in sun gear
groove in sun gear
81384
Diff
Gasket
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
81380
Pin
2.5x12mm
81012
17mm
Outdrive,
Center Diff
81381
Diff Shim
6x8x0.20mm
91564
8x16x5
Bearing
81385
Outdrive
O-Ring
5.8x1.9mm
Center Diff Fluid:
10,000cst #5455
81389
Plastic Spur
Gear, 46T
(Electric,
shown)
81380
HTC Diff
Sun Gear,
20T
Diff Fluid

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:: Steering / Chassis Build - Bag 2.1, 2.2 - Step 2
:: Steering / Chassis Build - Bag 2.1, 2.2 - Step 3
:: Steering / Chassis Build - Bag 2.1, 2.2 - Step 4
8680
5x8x2.5mm
Bearing
25201
3x8mm
FHCS
81088
Steering
Bellcrank
Nut
81093
Turnbuckle
Ball, 4mm
81089
Steering
Rack
x4
x2
x2
x2
31404
6x10x3mm
Bearing
25211
3x10mm
BHCS
81086
Steering
Bellcrank
x4 x2
#1596
thread lock
#1596
thread lock
Kit Setup:
1
2
3
4
5
(not included)
(not included)
81084
Servo
Saver
Tube
81084
Servo Saver
Tube Shim
81083
Servo
Saver
Spring
1.5mm
81086
Steering
Bellcrank
81084
Servo Saver
Tube Spring
Nut & O-Ring
81086
Steering
Bellcrank
x2
Racer’s Tip:
Use black grease
(#6588) to lube
the bellcrank halves
before installation!

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:: Front Gearbox Build - Bag 3.1, 3.2 - Step 1
:: Front Gearbox Build - Bag 3.1, 3.2 - Step 2
:: Front Gearbox Build - Bag 3.1, 3.2 - Step 3
89221
5x4mm
Set Screw
81015
Gearbox,
(Inboard)
81015
Dust Cap
91561
6x12x4mm
FT Bearing
4675
2.5x6mm
FHCS
x2
#1596
thread lock
!
Note that each arm is
marked with a R for the
Right Arm or an L for
the Left Arm.
81020
Center
Universal,
(76mm)
81007
Diff Pinion
Gear, 10T, V2
Racer’s Tip:
Use black grease
(#6588) to lube
the Diff Pinion gear
before installation!
#6588
black grease
25620
3x10mm
SHCS
81381
Diff Shim
13.5x15.8x0.20mm
x2
81015
Gearbox,
(Outboard)
STEP 1
STEP 2
81015
Anti-Roll
Bar Cap
81259
2.5x18mm
BHCS
!
!
Step 1:
Add shims on this side to
TIGHTEN gear mesh.
Subtract shims on this side
to LOOSEN gear mesh.
Step 2:
Add or subtract shims here
to finalize diff side to side
play once gear mesh is
set from Step 1.
Recommended diff side to
side clearance (gearbox
assembly) 0.10 - 0.25mm.
Notes:
0.1mm shim can be used for
fine tuning of gear mesh
NOTE:
Install the FRONT Diff!
#6588
black grease
Kit Setup:
Kit Setup:
!
81060
Hinge
Pin
89317
Droop
Screw
81316
Front Arm
Shim, 1mm
81316
RC8T3 Front
Arm, Lower
81260
4x14mm
BHCS
x2
81050
Arm Mount
Insert,
Center
81292
RC8B3.1 Arm
Mount (B),
HRC
x2

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:: Front Gearbox Build - Bag 3.1, 3.2 - Step 4
:: Front Gearbox Build - Bag 3.1, 3.2 - Step 5
:: Front Gearbox Build - Bag 3.1, 3.2 - Step 6
#1596
thread lock
#1596
thread lock
25201
3x8mm
FHCS
89214
4x12mm
FHCS
89216
M4
Locknut
81049
Upper Link
Mount
x2
81032
Chassis
Brace,
Front
81030
Top Plate
81050
Arm Mount
Insert,
Center
81050
Arm Mount
Insert,
Center
89225
3x24mm
SHCS
89208
3x14mm
FHCS
81196
Shock
Bushing
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
Kit Setup:
Kit Setup:
!
Note that each arm is
marked with a R for the
Right Arm or an L for
the Left Arm.
Caster is set from this
side of the arm.
81323
RC8T3
Body
Mount
x2
81312
RC8T3 Shock
Tower, Front
(not included)
(not included)
81032
Chassis
Brace,
Front
Kit Setup:
81196
Shock
Bushing
RC8T3 Shock
Tower, Front
Note that each arm is
marked with a R for the
Right Arm or an L for
Caster is set from this
Caster
Clips
1.0mm 1.1mm
89214
4x12mm
FHCS
81317
Caster Clip,
1.1mm
81317
Caster Clip,
1.0mm
89214
4x12mm
FHCS
x2
81060
Hinge Pin,
Front Upper
x4
81317
RC8T3 Front
Upper Arms
81260
4x14mm
BHCS
x2
81050
Arm Mount
Insert, Center
x2
81291
RC8B3.1
Arm Mount
(A), HRC
NOTE Options:
Use caster shims
here to adjust
arm play.
!
81050
Arm Mount
Insert,
Center
x2
x2
1
2
3
4
5

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:: Front Uprights Build - Bag 4.1, 4.2 - Step 1
:: Front Uprights Build - Bag 4.1, 4.2 - Step 2
:: Front Uprights Build - Bag 4.1, 4.2 - Step 3
!
Tighten pillow ball nut
(#81070) until pillow ball
(#81067) begins to bind,
then loosen until pillow ball
moves freely.
!
Slide the Hex Drive Clamp
PAST the groove on the 17mm
Hex Drive. Then install onto the
Universal Drive Shaft.
Once the Wheel Hex Pin and 5x4mm
Set Screw has been installed, slide
the Hex Drive Clamp IN the
groove on the 17mm Hex Drive.
Clamp Clamp
!
Tighten pillow ball nut
(#81070) until pillow ball
(#81067) begins to bind,
81065
Pillow
Ball Cap
81063
Steering
Block Arm
(+2 degree)
25211
3x10mm
BHCS
x2
81070
Pillow Ball
Nut, Blue
Aluminum
25202
3x10mm
FHCS
81067
Pillow
Ball, Steel
81093
Turnbuckle
Ball, 4mm
x2
x2
x2
#1596
thread lock
Pillow Ball Shims
0.35mm 0.70mm 1.40mm
!
Use Pillow Ball Shims
(#81072) to adjust camber.
(not included)
81056
Suspension
Arm
Endcap
x2
81072
Pillow
Ball Shim
(0.70mm)
81072
Pillow Ball
Shim
(0.35mm)
81072
Pillow
Ball Shim
(1.4mm)
#1596
thread lock
81065
Steering
Block
25225
3x3mm
Set Screw
89221
5x4mm
Set Screw
81319
Hex Drive,
17mm,
(Blue)
81319
Hex Drive
Clamp
89096
Wheel
Hex Pin
(not included)
#6588
black grease
91565
8x16x5mm
Bearing,
Flanged
91566
15x21x4mm
Bearing
81328
CVA Coupler
Pin
81326
CVA Axle,
Steel
81328
CVA
Coupler
81331
CVA Drive
Shaft (133mm)

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:: Front Uprights Build - Bag 4.1, 4.2 - Step 4
:: Rear Gearbox Build - Bag 5.1, 5.2 - Step 1
:: Rear Gearbox Build - Bag 5.1, 5.2 - Step 2
89221
5x4mm
Set Screw
81015
Gearbox,
(Inboard)
81015
Dust Cap
91561
6x12x4mm
FT Bearing
4675
2.5x6mm
FHCS
x2
#1596
thread lock
89214
4x12mm
FHCS
81264
4x20mm
FHCS
81113
Front
Bumper
x2
x2
81023
Center
Universal,
(165mm) (not included)
81007
Diff Pinion
Gear, 10T, V2
Racer’s Tip:
Use black grease
(#6588) to lube
the Diff Pinion gear
before installation!
#6588
black grease
25620
3x10mm
SHCS
81381
Diff Shim
13.5x15.8x0.20mm
x2
81015
Gearbox,
(Outboard)
81015
Anti-Roll
Bar Cap
81259
2.5x18mm
BHCS
Step 1:
Add shims on this side to
TIGHTEN gear mesh.
Subtract shims on this side
to LOOSEN gear mesh.
Step 2:
Add or subtract shims here
to finalize diff side to side
play once gear mesh is
set from Step 1.
Recommended diff side to
side clearance (gearbox
assembly) 0.10 - 0.25mm.
Notes:
0.1mm shim can be used for
fine tuning of gear mesh.
STEP 1
STEP 2
!
!
NOTE:
Install the REAR Diff!
#6588
black grease
#1596
thread lock
81262
4x10mm
FHCS
89216
M4
Locknut,
Black
x2
89214
4x12mm
FHCS
(not included)

13
:: Rear Gearbox Build - Bag 5.1, 5.2 - Step 3
:: Rear Gearbox Build - Bag 5.1, 5.2 - Step 4
:: Rear Gearbox Build - Bag 5.1, 5.2 - Step 5
25188
3x20mm
BHCS
81032
Chassis
Brace
Mount
81032
Chassis
Brace,
Rear
!
Note that each arm is
marked with a R for the
Right Arm or an L for
the Left Arm.
89214
4x12mm
FHCS
x2
81260
4x14mm
BHCS
81060
Hinge
Pin
81318
Rear Arm
Shim
x2 81050
Arm Mount
Insert,
Center
x2
Kit Setup:
81260
4x14mm
BHCS
x2
81050
Arm Mount
Insert,
Center
81293
RC8B3.1
Arm Mount
(C) HRC
89317
Droop
Screw
x2
Kit Setup:
81318
RC8T3
Rear Arm
25612
M3 Locknut
with flange,
Black
81294
RC8B3.1
Arm Mount
(D) HRC

14
:: Rear Gearbox Build - Bag 5.1, 5.2 - Step 7
:: Rear Gearbox Build - Bag 5.1, 5.2 - Step 8
:: Rear Gearbox Build - Bag 5.1, 5.2 - Step 6
81108
Wing
Mount,
Low
25203
3x12mm
FHCS
92100
Wing
Mount
Button 81106
Wing
25215
M3 Locknut,
Black
25215
M3 Locknut,
Black
x2
x2
x2 x2
25187
3x14mm
BHCS
89214
4x12mm
FHCS
81263
4x16mm
FHCS
x2
x2
x2
81049
Upper Link
Mount
25211
3x10mm
BHCS
25203
3x12mm
FHCS
x2 x2
x2
89225
3x24mm
SHCS
81196
Shock
Bushing
x2
x2
#1596
thread lock
#1596
thread lock
81323
Body Post,
Rear
x2
1 4
2 5
3 6
2
1345
Kit Setup: 81313
RC8T3 Shock
Tower, Rear
(not included)
(not included)

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:: Rear Uprights / Turnbuckles Build - Bag 5.2, 6.1 - Step 1
:: Rear Uprights / Turnbuckles Build - Bag 5.2, 6.1 - Step 2
:: Rear Uprights / Turnbuckles Build - Bag 5.2, 6.1 - Step 3
81094
Rod End,
5mm
81094
Rod End,
5mm
81321
Steel
Turnbuckle,
5 x 80mm
Rear Hub Turnbuckle
57.5”mm (2.26”)
Clamp Clamp
!
Slide the Hex Drive Clamp PAST
the groove on the 17mm Hex Drive
when installing onto the
CVA Drive Shaft.
Once the Wheel Hex Pin and 5x4mm
Set Screw has been installed, slide
the Hex Drive Clamp IN the
groove on the 17mm Hex Drive.
- Step 3
- Step 3
89204
3x24mm
BHCS
Kit Setup:
Mount the rear camber link in
the outside hole on the rear hub.
Kit Setup:
89216
M4
Locknut,
Black
81264
4x20mm
FHCS
89214
4x12mm
FHCS
x3
x2
25612
M3 Locknut
with flange,
Black
Kit Setup:
Mount the rear hub to the rear
arm in the lower hole.
Kit Setup:
81075
Rear Hub Shim,
1.0mm & 1.5mm
81075
Rear Hub
Shim, 2.5mm
81076
Hub Hinge
Pin
25612
M3 Locknut
with flange,
Black
(not included)
25225
3x3mm
Set Screw
89096
Wheel
Hex Pin
81319
Hex Drive,
17mm
Offset
(Blue)
89221
5x4mm
Set Screw
81319
Hex Drive
Clip, 17mm
81075
Rear
Hub
#1596
thread lock
#6588
black grease
81328
CVA
Coupler
Pin
81328
CVA
Coupler
81331
CVA Drive
Shaft
(133mm)
81326
CVA Axle,
Steel
91565
8x16x5mm
Bearing,
Flanged
91566
15x21x4mm
Bearing

16
:: Center Bulkhead Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2 - Step 1 (RC8T3.1e)
:: Rear Uprights / Turnbuckles Build - Bag 5.2, 6.1 - Step 4
81093
Rod End,
4mm, curved
81320
4x85mm
Turnbuckle
81093
Rod End,
4mm
Steering Turnbuckle
62.0mm (2.44”)
31448
2.5x8mm
FHCS
81304
RC8B3e Center
Bulkhead
81304
RC8B3e
Wire Guide
25211
3x10mm
BHCS
81304
RC8B3e
Bulkhead
Cover
x4
81262
4x10mm
FHCS
81299
RC8B3e
Motor Mount
x4
#1596
thread lock
(not included)
RC8T3.1e Electric Kit and RC8T3.1 Nitro Kit
If you are building an RC8T3.1e Electric kit, continue on
to Center Bulkhead Build below this step.
If you are building an RC8T3.1 Nitro kit, go to page 17
to build the Anti-Roll Bars then the Shocks. Then go to
page 22 to continue with the RC8T3.1 Nitro build.

17
:: Center Bulkhead Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2 - Step 2 (RC8T3.1e)
Motor
not
included!
Motor
pinion not
included!
31532
3x8mm
BHCS
25224
4x4mm
Set Screw
81300
RC8B3e Motor
Mount Slide x2
89206
4x10mm
BHCS
x2
#1596
thread lock
#1596
thread lock
(not included)
:: Anti-Roll Bars Build - Bag 8.1 - Step 1
81150
Anti-Roll
Bar Pivot
81150
Anti-Roll
Bar Drop
Link
81150
Rod End
Ball
81258
3x12mm
Set Screw
x2
Left Side Right Side
Anti-Roll Bar Pivots:
Tighten the Anti-Roll Bar
Rod Ends completely, then
offset the Anti-Roll bar rod
ends as seen above
(approximately 45 degrees).
!
89203
3x16mm
BHCS
x2
Steering Turnbuckles and
upper arms removed for
view clarity.
!
:: Anti-Roll Bars Build - Bag 8.1 - Step 2
Center the Anti-Roll
Bar Collet on the
Anti-Roll Bar, then
tighten the (#25225)
3x3mm set screw.
!
#1596
thread lock
25225
3x3mm
Set Screw
81150
Anti-Roll
Bar
Collet
81130
(Front)
Anti-Roll Bar,
Black 2.3mm 81140
(Rear)
Anti-Roll Bar,
Blue 2.7mm
Build front
and rear
Anti-Roll Bars
(not included)

18
:: Anti-Roll Bars Build - Bag 8.1 - Step 3
Tighten #81257 set screws
just enough to still allow the
anti-roll bar to move freely.
!
89203
3x16mm
BHCS
x2
89203
3x16mm
BHCS
x2
x2
31521
2.5x8mm
BHCS
25225
3x3mm
Set Screw
x2
x2
81257
3x6mm
Set Screw
x2
#1596
thread lock
#1596
thread lock
(not included)
:: Shocks Build - Bag 9.1 - Step 1
81194
Shock
Rod End
and Ball
81191
Shock
Boots
Racer’s Tip:
Use shock fluid
or green slime
(#1105) to lube
the O-Rings before
installation!
(not included)
81186
Shock
O-Ring
81185
O-Ring Hat
Bushing
81188
Shock Body
Seal
Retainer
81200
Shock
Piston
(8x1.2)
x2
81172
Shock Shaft,
33.5mm
(Front)
81185
O-Ring
Spacer
81160
Shock Body,
30.5mm
(Front)
81161
Shock Body,
39.5mm
(Rear)
81185
Shock Body
O-Ring
81173
Shock Shaft,
42.5mm
(Rear)
89278
2.5mm
Washer
89215
Shock
Piston
Locknut
x2
:: Anti-Roll Bars Build - Bag 8.1 - Step 4
25225
3x3mm
Set Screw
31521
2.5x8mm
BHCS
x2
x2
81257
3x6mm
Set Screw
x2
Tighten #81257 set screws
just enough to still allow the
anti-roll bar to move freely.
!
!
#1596
thread lock
#1596
thread lock
Rear Hub Turnbuckles
removed for view clarity.
(not included)

19
:: Shocks Build - Bag 9.1 - Step 2
shock
fluid
Front Shock Fluid:
40wt #5423
Rear Shock Fluid:
35wt #5429
When installing the
shock cap seal, make
sure it is correctly
seated within the
shock cap as shown.
!
81181
Shock Cap
Insert
81184
Seal,
Bleeder
Cap
81179
Bleeder
Cap
:: Shocks Build - Bag 9.1 - Step 3
Leave a gap when
installing the shock cap.
!
Some residual shock
fluid may appear from
your first few runs
around the shock cap
as a result of bleeding.
Compress shock
shaft fully.
Let shock fluid
bleed from the
bleeder hole.
!
!
Some residual shock
fluid may appear from
your first few runs
around the shock cap
as a result of bleeding.
91492
2x4mm
BHCS
91492
Gasket
:: Shocks Build - Bag 9.1 - Step 4
The shock springs
come with colored
heat shrink tubing.
Install them on the
springs for easy
identification.
!
The shock springs
come with colored
heat shrink tubing.
81194
Spring
Cup,
20mm
81221
Spring
Collar O-Ring,
20mm
81221
Spring
Collar, 20mm
81225
Front Spring V2,
Blue (5.55lb/in)
81231
Rear Spring V2,
Blue (4.30lb/in)
shock
fluid
81197
Shock
Pin
81197
Shock
Pin
81257
3x6mm
Set Screw
81257
3x6mm
Set Screw
Kit Setup:
Mount the front shock in the
outside hole on the front arm.
Kit Setup:
Mount the rear shock in the
inside hole on the rear arm.
25612
M3 Locknut
with flange,
Black
25612
M3 Locknut
with flange,
Black
RC8T3.1 Nitro Build
continues on page 22

20
:: Radio Tray Build - Bag 10.1, 10.2 - Step 2
Install the ESC wire as shown first.
Then run the hook and loop straps
as shown.
!
:: Radio Tray Build - Bag 10.1, 10.2 - Step 1
81298
RC8B3e
Battery Foam
81297
RC8B3e
Battery Tray
x2
89506
Hook and Loop
Battery Strap
x2
ESC not
included!
:: Radio Tray Build - Bag 10.1, 10.2 - Step 3
Battery
not
included!
81262
4x10mm
FHCS
x3
81263
4x16mm
FHCS
x2