Associated Electrics RC8 B3.1E User manual

2
:: Introduction
:: RC8B3.1e Team Kit Features
:: Additional
:: Other Helpful Items
Associated Electrics, Inc.
26021 Commercentre Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
http://www.RC10.com · http://twitter.com/Team_Associated · http://www.instagram.com/teamassociatedrc/ · http://www.facebok.com/TeamAssociated/
Customer Service
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Thank you for purchasing this Team Associated product. This assembly manual contains instructions and tips for building and
maintaining your new RC8B3.1e 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 differentials offer increased fluid capacity and more consistent feel lap after lap.
• 94mm CVA driveshafts increase traction and chassis support.
• Suspension arms have been updated to 2016 race specs.
• Swaybar linkage curves have been altered to provide more chassis support throughout the suspension travel.
• 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 caps with bleeder style caps.
• Shock springs are now compatible with other brands (20mm I.D.).
• Highly efficient drivetrain utilizes straight cut gears to provide great acceleration and run-time.
• 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.
• Two-piece sliding motor mount for easy gear mesh adjustment and motor removal.
• RC8B3.1e shares 90% parts compatibility with the RC8B3.1 nitro buggy, offering the perfect solution for multi-class racers.
• Silicone Shock/Diff Fluids (Refer to catalog for complete listings) • Body Scissors (AE #1737)
• FT Turnbuckle Wrench (AE #1114) • Soldering Iron • Wire Cutters
• FT Hex Wrenches (AE #1655) • Calipers or Precision Ruler • FT 5.0mm Hex Drive (AE #1506)
• FT Nut Drivers (AE #1663-1668) • Green Slime shock lube (AE #1105)
Your new RC8B3.1e Kit 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 recommended)
• Steering servo (#29133, 29134, 29166, 29167, 29168, 27100, 27101 recommended)
• 14.8v LiPo battery pack (#311, 318, 756, 757 recommended) • Quick charger (#616, 27200 recommended)
• 1/8 scale specific electronic speed control • 1/8 scale specific electric motor (#988, 989, 993 recommended)
• 1/8th scale buggy tires • CA (Cyanoacrylic) glue (#1597 recommended)
• Polycarbonate specific spray paint or polycarbonate specific bottled paint and airbrush
• Thread locking compound (#1596 recommended) • Needle nose pliers • Shock shaft pliers (#1675 recommended)
• Hobby knife • Reamer/hole punch • Ride height gauge (#1449 recommended)

3
:: 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)
4x14mm (81260)
4x16mm (81261)
Button Head (bhcs)
3x3mm (25225)
3x6mm (81257)
3x10mm (4671)
3x12mm (81258)
4x4mm (7732)
5x4mm (89221)
Set Screws
5x8x2.5mm (89161)
5x10x4mm (91560)
6x10mm (31404)
6x12x4mm (91561)
8x16x5mm (91564)
8x16x5mm flanged
(91565)
15x21x4mm (91566)
Ball Bearings
M3 Nut (91477)
M3 Alum. Locknut, Blue (31550)
M3 Locknut, Black (25215
M3 Locknut w/Flange (25612)
FT 3mm Locknuts, Blue(25392)
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 (Bag 5.2, 6.1)
16.................Center Bulkhead/ Brakes Build
(Bag 7.1, 7.2)
17 - 18 .......Anti-Roll Bars Build
(Bag 8.1)
18 - 19........Shocks Build
(Bag 9.1, 9.2)
20................Battery Tray Build
(Bag 10.1, 10.2)
21.................Servo Horns / Linkage Build
(Bag 11.1, 11.2)
22.................Wheel/Tire/Body Build
(Misc. Bag)
23.................Droop Settings
24 - 33.......Catalog
34................Back Cover
Associated Electrics, Inc.
26021 Commercentre Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Customer Service
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
:: 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.
Scanning this QR code will take
you to Team Associated’s Tech Tips
videos. These videos will help you
with your build and setup!
This symbol indicates a Racers Tip.
!
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:: Differential Build (Front and Rear) - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 2
:: Differential Build (Front and Rear) - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 3
5
:: Differential Build (Front and Rear) - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 1
6/17
#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
Diff Sun
Gear, 20T
81380
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
Diff
Planet
Gear
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
81002
Diff Ring
Gear, 44T
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.

:: 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
Diff Fluid
81384
Diff
Gasket
Front Diff Fluid:
7,000cst #5453
Rear Diff Fluid:
4,000cst #5452
Racer’s Tip:
Use black grease
(#6588) to coat
the Diff Gasket
before installation!
81380
Diff
Planet
Gear
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
81380
Diff Sun
Gear, 20T
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.
6

7
:: Differential Build (Center) - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 7
:: Differential Build (Center) - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 8
:: Steering / Chassis Build - Bag 2.1, 2.2 - Step 1
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!
!
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 81295
RC8B3e
Chassis
x2
x2
x2
x2 x2
x2
#1596
thread lock
groove in sun gear
81384
Diff
Gasket
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
#6588
black grease
81380
Pin
2.5x12mm
81380
Diff Sun
Gear, 20T
81012
17mm
Outdrive,
Center Diff
81381
Diff Shim
6x8x0.20mm
91564
8x16x5
Bearing
81385
Outdrive
O-Ring
5.8x1.9mm
Diff Fluid
Center Diff Fluid:
7,000cst #5453
81389
B3.1e
Plastic Spur
Gear, 46T

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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
81397
Turnbuckle
Ball, 4mm
81089
Steering
Rack
x2
25211
3x10mm
BHCS
x2
#1596
thread lock
Kit Setup:
1
2
3
4
5
89161
5x8x2.5mm
Bearing
25201
3x8mm
FHCS
81088
Steering
Bellcrank
Nut
x4
x2
x2
81084
Servo
Saver
Tube
81084
Servo Saver
Tube Shim
31404
6x10x3mm
Bearing
81083
Servo
Saver
Spring
1.5mm
81086
Steering
Bellcrank
81084
Servo Saver
Tube Spring
Nut & O-Ring
81086
Steering
Bellcrank
81086
Steering
Bellcrank
x2
x4
#1596
thread lock
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
81020
Center
Universal,
(76mm)
81015
Gearbox,
(Inboard)
81015
Dust Cap
91561
6x12x4mm
Bearing
4675
2.5x6mm
FHCS
81003
Diff Pinion
Gear, 13T
x2
#1596
thread lock
Racer’s Tip:
Use black grease
(#6588) to
lube the Diff Pinion
before installation!
81260
4x14mm
BHCS
81060
Hinge
Pin
89317
Droop
Screw
81054
Front Arm
Shim, 1mm
x2
25620
3x10mm
SHCS
81381
Diff Shim
13.5x15.8x0.20mm
81050
Arm Mount
Insert,
Center
81054
Front Arm,
Lower
81292
RC8B3.1 Arm
Mount (B)
x2
x2
81015
Gearbox,
(Outboard)
STEP 1
STEP 2
81015
Anti-Roll
Bar Cap
81259
2.5x18mm
BHCS
Kit Setup:
!
!
!
Note that each arm is
marked with a R for the
Right Arm or an L for
the Left Arm.
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

10
:: 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
89214
4x12mm
FHCS
89216
M4
Locknut,
Black
81049
Upper Link
Mount
81026
Shock Tower,
Front
x2 x2
81112
Body Post,
Front
25201
3x8mm
FHCS
81032
Chassis
Brace,
Front
81030
Top Plate
81050
Arm Mount
Insert,
Center,
Outside
81050
Arm Mount
Insert,
Center
89225
3x24mm
SHCS
81196
Shock
Bushing
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.
Front Gearbox
Front Gearbox
Build
Build
- Bag 3.1, 3.2
- Bag 3.1, 3.2
Step 4Step 4
Locknut,
Kit Setup:
Note that each arm is
marked with a R for the
Caster
Clips
0.9mm 1mm 2mm
81260
4x14mm
BHCS
x2 81050
Arm Mount
Insert, Center
x2
81291
RC8B3.1
Arm Mount
(A)
81055
Caster Clip,
0.9mm
81055
Caster Clip,
2.0mm
81055
Caster Clip,
1.0mm
89214
4x12mm
FHCS
81055
Front
Upper Arms
81060
Hinge Pin,
Front Upper
Short
x4
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
#1596
thread lock
Pillow Ball Shims
0.35mm 0.7mm 1.4mm
#6588
black grease
81065
Pillow
Ball Cap
81056
Suspension
Arm
Endcap
81063
Steering
Block Arm
+2 deg
25211
3x10mm
BHCS
x2
x1
x1
x2
81070
Pillow
Ball Nut,
Aluminum
81072
Pillow
Ball Shim
(0.7mm)
81072
Pillow
Ball Shim
(0.7mm)
25202
3x10mm
FHCS
81067
Pillow
Ball, Steel
81397
Turnbuckle
Ball, 4mm
x2
x2
x2
#1596
thread lock
91565
8x16x5mm
Bearing,
Flanged
91566
15x21x4mm
Bearing
81065
Steering
Block
25225
3x3mm
Set Screw
89221
5x4mm
Set Screw
81079
Wheel Hex,
+1mm Wide
89096
Wheel
Hex Pin
81328
CVA Coupler
Pin
81326
CVA Axle,
Steel
81328
CVA
Coupler
81394
CVA Drive
Shaft (94mm)
!
Tighten pillow ball nut
(#81070) until pillow ball
(#81067) begins to bind,
then loosen until pillow ball
moves freely.

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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
89214
4x12mm
FHCS
81264
4x20mm
FHCS
81113
Front
Bumper
x2
x2
89221
5x4mm
Set Screw
81021
Center
Universal,
(106mm)
81015
Gearbox,
(Inboard)
81015
Dust Cap
91561
6x12x4mm
Bearing
4675
2.5x6mm
FHCS
81003
Diff Pinion
Gear, 13T
x2
#1596
thread lock
Racer’s Tip:
Use black grease
(#6588) to
lube the Diff Pinion
before installation!
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

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
81260
4x14mm
BHCS
25188
3x20mm
BHCS
31531
3x6mm
BHCS
x2
x2
81050
Arm Mount
Insert,
Center
89214
4x12mm
FHCS
25612
M3
Locknut
W/Flange
Black
81032
Chassis
Brace
Mount
81032
Chassis
Brace,
Rear
81293
RC8B3.1 Arm
Mount (C)
81058
Rear Arm
89317
Droop
Screw
81059
Rear Arm
Mud Guard
x2
x2
Kit Setup:
!
Note that each arm is
marked with a R for the
Right Arm or an L for
the Left Arm.
81260
4x14mm
BHCS
81060
Hinge
Pin, Long
81058
Rear Arm
Shim, 1mm
81294
RC8B3.1
Arm
Mount
(D)
x2 81050
Arm Mount
Insert,
Center, Down
x2
Kit Setup:

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:: 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
81112
Body
Post,
Rear
81108
Wing
Mount,
Low
81027
Shock
Tower,
Rear
81397
Turnbuckle
Ball
25203
3x12mm
FHCS
81106
Wing
Mount
Button 81106
Wing
25215
M3
Locknut
25215
M3
Locknut,
Black
25211
3x10mm
BHCS 25203
3x12mm
FHCS
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
89225
3x24mm
SHCS
25187
3x14mm
BHCS
89214
4x12mm
FHCS
81263
4x16mm
FHCS
81196
Shock
Bushing
x2
x2
x2
x2
x2
#1596
thread lock
#1596
thread lock
1 4
2 5
3 6
2
1
345
Kit Setup:

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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
81398
Turnbuckle
Ball
81094
Rod End,
5mm
25612
M3 Locknut
w/Flange
25612
M3 Locknut
w/Flange
81075
Rear Hub
Shim, 1.0mm
89269
Steel
Turnbuckle,
38mm
81075
Rear Hub
Shim, 2.5mm
81075
Rear Hub
Shim, 1.5mm
81076
Hub Hinge
Pin
89204
3x24mm
BHCS
Rear Hub Turnbuckle
15.50mm (0.61”)
Hub Hinge
Kit Setup:
Mount the rear camber link in
the outside hole on the rear hub.
Kit Setup:
Mount the rear hub to the rear
arm using the lower hole.
Kit Setup:
Kit Setup:
#6588
black grease
#1596
thread lock
81328
CVA
Coupler
Pin
81328
CVA
Coupler
81394
CVA Drive
Shaft
(94mm)
81326
CVA Axle,
Steel
91565
8x16x5mm
Bearing,
Flanged
91566
15x21x4mm
Bearing
81075
Rear
Hub
25225
3x3mm
Set Screw
89221
5x4mm
Set Screw
81079
Wheel Hex,
+1mm Wide
89096
Wheel
Hex Pin
89216
M4
Locknut,
Black
81264
4x20mm
FHCS
89214
4x12mm
FHCS
x3

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:: Center Bulkhead Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2 - Step 2
:: Center Bulkhead Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2 - Step 1
:: Rear Uprights / Turnbuckles Build - Bag 5.2, 6.1 - Step 4
Motor
not
included!
Motor
pinion not
included!
31532
3x8mm
BHCS
89206
4x10mm
BHCS
25224
4x4mm
Set Screw
81300
RC8B3e Motor
Mount Slide
x2
x2
#1596
thread lock
#1596
thread lock
81262
4x10mm
FHCS
31448
2.5x8mm
FHCS
81304
RC8B3e Center
Bulkhead
81299
RC8B3e
Motor Mount
81304
RC8B3e
Wire Guide
x4
#1596
thread lock
81093
Rod End,
4mm
89526
4x50mm
Turnbuckle
81093
Rod End,
4mm
Note direction
!
Steering Turnbuckle
24.90mm (0.98”)
25211
3x10mm
BHCS
81304
RC8B3e
Bulkhead
Cover
x4

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:: Anti-Roll Bar Build - Bag 8.1 - Step 3
:: Anti-Roll Bar Build - Bag 8.1 - Step 2
:: Anti-Roll Bar Build - Bag 8.1 - Step 1
Center the Anti-Roll
Bar Collet on the
Anti-Roll Bar, then
tighten the (#25225)
3x3mm set screw.
Front Anti-Roll
Bar Gap: 2.3mm
!
!
#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, Gray 2.7mm
Build front
and rear
Anti-Roll Bars
81150
Anti-Roll
Bar Pivot
81150
Anti-Roll
Bar Rod
End
81150
Rod End
Ball
81258
3x12mm
Set Screw
x2
89203
3x16mm
BHCS
x2
Rear Hub Turnbuckles and mud guards
removed for view clarity.
!
Build front
and rear
Anti-Roll Bars
89203
3x16mm
BHCS
x2 Steering Turnbuckles
removed
for view clarity.
!
31521
2.5x8mm
BHCS
25225
3x3mm
Set Screw
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
1.5mm
Front Only
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).
!

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:: Shocks Build - Bag 9.1, 9.2 - Step 2
:: Shocks Build - Bag 9.1, 9.2 - Step 1
:: Anti-Roll Bar Build - Bag 8.1 - Step 4
When installing the
shock cap seal, make
sure it is correctly
seated within the
shock cap as shown.
!
81186
Shock
O-Ring
81185
O-Ring Hat
Bushing
81188
Shock Body
Seal
Retainer
81193
Shock
Rod End
and Ball
81190
Shock
Boots
81200
Shock
Piston
(8x1.2
tapered)
x2
81170
Shock Shaft,
30.5mm
(Front)
81185
O-Ring
Spacer
81160
Shock Body,
30.5mm
(Front)
81161
Shock Body,
39.5mm
(Rear)
81185
Shock Body
O-Ring
81171
Shock Shaft,
39.5mm
(Rear)
89278
2.5x5mm
Washer
89215
Shock
Piston
Locknut
x2
shock
fluid
Front Shock Fluid:
40wt #5423
Rear Shock Fluid:
35wt #5429
Racer’s Tip:
Use shock fluid
or green slime
(#1105) to
lube the O-Rings
before installation!
81181
Shock Cap
Insert
81184
Seal,
Bleeder
Cap
81179
Bleeder
Cap
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.

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:: Shocks Build - Bag 9.1, 9.2 - Step 5
:: Shocks Build - Bag 9.1, 9.2 - Step 4
:: Shocks Build - Bag 9.1, 9.2 - Step 3
The shock springs
come with colored
heat shrink tubing.
Install them on the
springs for easy
identification.
!
81194
Spring
Cup,
20mm
81221
Spring
Collar O-Ring,
20mm
81221
Spring
Collar, 20mm
81225
Front Spring,
Blue (5.50lb/in)
81231
Rear Spring,
Blue (4.30lb/in)
shock
fluid
25612
M3 Locknut
W/ Flange
25612
M3 Locknut
W/ Flange,
Black
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
outside hole on the rear arm.
Some residual shock
fluid may appear from
your first few runs
around the shock cap
as a result of bleeding.
Secure cap to body but
do not over tighten!
Compress shock shaft fully.
Let shock fluid bleed from the
bleeder hole.
!
!!
Secure cap to body but
91492
2x4mm
BHCS
91492
Gasket

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:: Battery Tray Build - Bag 10.1, 10.2 - Step 3
:: Battery Tray Build - Bag 10.1, 10.2 - Step 2
:: Battery Tray Build - Bag 10.1, 10.2 - Step 1
81262
4x10mm
FHCS
81263
4x16mm
FHCS
81298
RC8B3e
Battery Foam
81297
RC8B3e
Battery Tray
x3
x2
Battery
not
included!
Install the ESC wire as shown first.
Then run the hook and loop straps
as shown.
!
89506
Hook and Loop
Battery Strap
6727
Servo
Tape
x2
ESC not
included!