Associated Electrics RC8B3.2e User manual

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:: Introduction:: Introduction
:: KIT Features:: KIT Features
:: Additional:: Additional
:: Other Helpful Items:: Other Helpful Items
Thank you for purchasing this Team Associated product. This assembly manual contains instructions and tips for building and
maintaining your new 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.
Features in the RC8B3.2e Kit:
• New suspension arm design with inserts for flex adjustments
• Longer rear suspension arm length with narrow rear arm mounts
• New stiff shock bladder design improves jumping and handling performance
• Updated shock cap works for bladder or emulsion style shock setups
• Shorter and lower front bumper reduces drag and allows easier access to anti-roll bar screws
• I.F.M.A.R. approved rear wing
• 42T ring and 12T pinion gears on front and rear differentials for improved gear ratios
• Updated chassis with chamfered front edges to reduce drag
• Side guards are now threaded into the chassis from the top side of the car
• Two-piece sliding motor mount for easy gear mesh adjustment and motor removal
• 90% parts compatibility with RC8B3.1e
Your new RC8B3.2e Kit comes as a kit. There are some items you will need to complete your kit (refer to catalog for suggestions):
• 2 or 3 channel radio/transmitter - /2.4GHz recommended • Transmitter batteries
• 1/8th scale sized motor (#27405, #27406) • 1/8th scale sized ESC (#27007)
• 4s LiPo Battery Pack (#27341, #27342) • Polycarbonate-specific paint
• Steering servo - (#27101, #27115) • Thread-locking compound - (#1596)
• 1:8 scale buggy tires • 1:8 scale buggy wheels • CA (cyanoacrylic) glue - (#1597)
• Needle-nose pliers • Hobby knife • Reamer / hole punch • Ride height gauge
• Silicone Shock/Diff Fluids (Refer to catalog for complete listings) • Body Scissors (AE #1737)
• Shock Pliers - (#1675) • FT Hex Wrenches - (#1518) • FT Hex Wrenches / Nut Drivers - (#1519)
• Reamer / Hole Punch - (#1499) • Wire Cutters • Calipers or a Precision Ruler
• Ride Height Gauge - (#1449) • Turnbuckle Wrench - (#1114) • Wheel Nut Wrench 17mm - (#1571)
• FT 5.0mm Hex Driver - (#1506) • Scissiors - (#1737)
Associated Electrics, Inc.
21062 Bake Parkway.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
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Customer Service
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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:: Hardware - 1:1 Scale View:: 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)
3x30mm (89212)
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)
2x4mm (91492)
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 (8680)
5x10x4mm (91560)
6x10x3mm (31404)
6x12x4mm (91561)
8x16x5mm (91564)
8x16x5mm flanged
(91565)
15x21x4mm (91566)
Ball Bearings
M2.5 LockNut, Silver (89215)
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)
FT M4 Locknut, Blue (31551)
M4 Locknut, Serrated (91738)
Nuts (lock/plain) Washers / Shims
5.5x0.5mm (31381)
5.5x1.0mm (31382)
5.5x2.0mm (31383)
2.6x6mm Washer (89278)
Bulkhead Washers
7.8x2.0mm, Blue (31386)
3x8mm Washer (89218)

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:: Table of Contents:: 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..............Shocks Build
(Bag 2.1)
9....................Turnbuckles Build
(Bag 3.1, 3.2)
10 - 11.........Steering / Chassis Build
(Bag 4.1, 4.2)
11 - 14........Front Gearbox Build
(Bag 5.1, 5.2, 5.3)
14 - 15........Steering Blocks Build
(Bag 6.1, 6.2)
16 - 18.........Rear End Build
(Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3)
19.................Rear Hubs Build
(Bag 8.1, 8.2)
20................Center Bulkhead Build
(Bag 9.1, 9.2)
20 - 21.......Battery Tray Build
(Bag 10.1, 10.2)
22................Receiver Box Build
(Bag 11.1, 11.2)
23................Wheels / Tires / Body
(Misc.)
24 - 33.......Droop Settings / Catalog
34................Back Cover
:: Notes:: 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.
21062 Bake Parkway.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
www.AssociatedElectrics.com · https://twitter.com/Team_Associated · www.instagram.com/teamassociatedrc/ · www.facebook.com/TeamAssociated/
Customer Service
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

:::: Differential BuildDifferential Build (Front and Rear)(Front and Rear) - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 2- Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 2
:::: Differential BuildDifferential Build (Front and Rear)(Front and Rear) - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 3- Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 3
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:: Differential Build (Front and Rear) - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 1:: Differential Build (Front and Rear) - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 1
2/20
#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
Set aside 13x15.8mm
shims until diff install
!
!
!
81380
Pin
2.5x12mm
81380
Pin
2.5x12mm
81380
Diff Sun
Gear, 20T,
HTC
81012
17mm
Outdrive,
Front Diff
81012
17mm
Outdrive,
Front Diff
81008
15mm
Outdrive,
Rear Diff
81008
15mm
Outdrive,
Rear Diff
81380
Diff Planet
Gear, 10T,
HTC
81380
Diff
Crosspin
81381
Diff Shim
3.6x12x0.12mm
81381
Diff Shim
6x8x0.20mm
81381
Diff Shim
6x8x0.20mm
91564
8x16x5
Bearing
91564
8x16x5
Bearing
81379
Diff
Case
81009
Diff Ring
Gear, 42T
81385
Outdrive
O-Ring
5.8x1.9mm
81385
Outdrive
O-Ring
5.8x1.9mm
x4x4
x4x4
x2x2
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
Diff Sun
Gear, 20T,
HTC

:::: Differential BuildDifferential Build (Front and Rear)(Front and Rear) - Bag- Bag 1.1, 1.21.1, 1.2 - Step 4- Step 4
:::: Differential BuildDifferential Build (Center)(Center) - Bag- Bag 1.1, 1.21.1, 1.2 - Step 5- Step 5
:::: Differential BuildDifferential Build (Center)(Center) - Bag- Bag 1.1, 1.21.1, 1.2 - Step 6- Step 6
89208
3x14mm
FHCS
x4x4
Diff Fluid
81384
Diff
Gasket
Front Diff Fluid:
5,000cst #5453
Rear Diff Fluid:
5,000cst #5453
Racer’s Tip:
Use black grease
(#6588) to coat
the diff gasket
before installation!
81380
Diff Planet
Gear, 10T,
HTC
81380
Diff
Crosspin
81381
Diff Shim
3.6x12x0.12mm
x4x4
x4x4
x2x2
#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.
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81380
Diff Sun
Gear, 20T,
HTC
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.

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:::: Differential BuildDifferential Build (Center)(Center) - Bag- Bag 1.1, 1.21.1, 1.2 - Step 7- Step 7
:::: Differential BuildDifferential Build (Center)(Center) - Bag- Bag 1.1, 1.21.1, 1.2 - Step 8- Step 8
Align pin with
groove in sun gear
!
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!
!
Center Diff Fluid:
5,000cst #5453
:: Shocks Build:: Shocks Build -- Bag 2.1Bag 2.1 - Step 1- Step 1
81186
Shock
O-Ring
81185
O-Ring Hat
Bushing
81188
Shock Body
Seal
Retainer
81200
Shock Piston
(8x1.2 tapered)
x2x2
81170
TiN Shock Shaft,
3.5x30.5mm
(Front)
81185
O-Ring
Spacer
81160
Shock Body,
30.5mm
(Front)
81161
Shock Body,
39.5mm
(Rear)
81185
Shock Body
O-Ring
81173
TiN Shock Shaft,
3.5x42.5mm
(Rear)
89278
2.6x6mm
Washer
89215
2.5mm Shock
Piston Locknut
x2x2
Set aside shock pins
and M3x6mm set
screws until shock
installation
Install pistons
taper down
!
!
89208
3x14mm
FHCS
x4x4
Center Diff Fluid:
5,000cst #5453
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
81389
B3.1e
Plastic Spur
Gear, 46T

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:::: Shocks BuildShocks Build -- BagBag 2.12.1 - Step 4
The springs come with
a colored marking
pre-installed for easy
identification
!
81194
Spring
Cup,
20mm
81221
Spring
Collar O-Ring,
20mm
81221
Spring
Collar, 20mm
81225
V2 Front Spring,
Blue (5.50lb/in)
81231
V2 Rear Spring,
Blue (4.30lb/in)
shock
fluid
:::: Shocks BuildShocks Build -- BagBag 2.12.1 - Step 3- Step 3
:::: Shocks BuildShocks Build -- BagBag 2.12.1 - Step 2- Step 2
When installing the
shock bladder, make
sure it is correctly
seated within the
shock cap as shown.
Leave a gap
when
installing the
shock cap.
Fill to top of
shock body.
!
!
!
shock
fluid
Front Shock Fluid:
35wt #5429
Rear Shock Fluid:
30wt #5422
Front Shock Fluid:
Rear Shock Fluid:
81453
Bladder,
Stiff
81452
RC8B3.2
Shock Cap
81181
Shock Cap
Insert
91492
2x4mm
BHCS
91492
Gasket
81194
Shock
Rod End
and Ball
81190
Shock
Boots
Racer’s Tip:
Use green slime
(#1105) to
lube the o-rings
before installation!
81181
Shock Cap
Insert
Compress shock shaft fully.
Let shock fluid bleed from
bleeder screw hole, then
tighten the screw.
For more rebound, do not
compress shock shaft as far
before tightening the
shock cap.
!

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:::: Turnbuckles BuildTurnbuckles Build -- BagBag 3.1, 3.23.1, 3.2 - Step 1- Step 1
:::: Turnbuckles BuildTurnbuckles Build -- BagBag 3.1, 3.23.1, 3.2 - Step 2- Step 2
:::: Turnbuckles BuildTurnbuckles Build -- BagBag 3.1, 3.23.1, 3.2 - Step 3- Step 3
Set aside until page 22
Set aside until page 15
Set aside until page 19
Note the direction of
turnbuckle ball
!
!
!
!
Rear Hub Turnbuckle
Steering Turnbuckle
x2x2
x2x2
11.50mm (0.45”)
Steering Servo Turnbuckle
1401
33mm
Turnbuckle
91469
Ball Cup
16.00mm (0.63”)
81398
Turnbuckle
Ball,
Shouldered
81094
Rod End,
5mm,
Offset
81094
Rod End,
5mm
81397
Turnbuckle
Ball,
Shouldered
81397
Turnbuckle
Ball,
Shouldered
89269
Steel
Turnbuckle,
5x38mm
81093
Rod End,
4mm,
Offset 81093
Rod End,
4mm
89526
4x50mm
Turnbuckle
25.00mm (0.98”)
Left Turnbuckle
Left Turnbuckle
Right Turnbuckle
Right Turnbuckle

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:::: Steering / ChassisSteering / Chassis BuildBuild - Bag- Bag 4.1, 4.24.1, 4.2 --Step 2Step 2
:::: Steering / ChassisSteering / Chassis BuildBuild - Bag- Bag 4.1, 4.24.1, 4.2 --Step 3Step 3
8680
5x8x2.5mm
Bearing
x4x4
81084
Servo
Saver
Tube
81084
Servo Saver
Tube Shim
31404
6x10x3mm
Bearing
81083
Servo
Saver
Spring
1.5mm
81086
Servo
Saver Arm
81084
Servo Saver
Tube Spring
Nut & O-Ring
81086
Steering
Bellcrank
81086
Steering
Bellcrank
x2x2
x4x4
Racer’s Tip:
Use black grease
(#6588) to lube
the bellcrank halves
before installation!
:::: Steering / ChassisSteering / Chassis BuildBuild - Bag 4.1, 4.2- Bag 4.1, 4.2 --Step 1Step 1
#6588
black grease
#1596
thread lock
81091
Steering
Post
81262
4x10mm
FHCS
x2x2
x2x2
81460
RC8B3.2e
Chassis
81431
RC8B3.2
Side
Guards
25201
3x8mm
FHCS
31540
3x5mm
FHCS
x8x8
x2x2 Loosely attach
3x5mm FHCS and
then install 3x8mm
FHCS. Tighten after
all screws are installed
(not included)

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:::: Front GearboxFront Gearbox BuildBuild - Bag 5.1, 5.2, 5.3- Bag 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 --Step 1Step 1
:::: Front GearboxFront Gearbox BuildBuild - Bag 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 --Step 2
89221
5x4mm
Set Screw
81020
Center
Universal,
(76mm)
81015
Gearbox,
(Inboard)
81015
Dust Cap
91561
6x12x4mm
Bearing
4675
2.5x6mm
FHCS
81009
Diff Pinion
Gear, 12T
x2x2
#1596
thread lock
25620
3x10mm
SHCS
81381
Diff Shim
13.5x15.8x0.20mm
x2x2
81015
Gearbox,
(Outboard)
STEP 1
STEP 2
81015
Anti-Roll
Bar Cap
81259
2.5x18mm
BHCS
!
!
Step 1:
Add shims on the ring gear
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
(17mm outdrives).
#6588
black grease
:::: Steering / ChassisSteering / Chassis BuildBuild - Bag- Bag 4.1, 4.24.1, 4.2 --Step 4Step 4
25201
3x8mm
FHCS
81088
Steering
Bellcrank
Nut
x2x2
x2x2
#1596
thread lock
81089
Steering
Rack
x3x3
Set aside front bumper,
rear chassis brace,
and rear body post
until rear gearbox build
steps.
!(not included)
(not included)

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:::: Front GearboxFront Gearbox BuildBuild - Bag 5.1, 5.2, 5.35.1, 5.2, 5.3 --Step 4
:::: Front GearboxFront Gearbox BuildBuild - Bag- Bag 5.1, 5.2, 5.35.1, 5.2, 5.3 --Step 5Step 5
Kit Setup:
:::: Front GearboxFront Gearbox BuildBuild - Bag- Bag 5.1, 5.2, 5.35.1, 5.2, 5.3 --Step 3Step 3
81260
4x14mm
BHCS
x2x2
81050
Arm Mount
Insert,
Center
81292
RC8B3 Arm
Mount B,
HRC x2x2
Kit Setup:
Kit Setup:
81150
Anti-Roll
Bar Pivot
81150
Anti-Roll
Bar Rod
End
81150
Rod End
Ball
81258
3x12mm
Set Screw
x2x2
Left Side Right Side
Anti-Roll Bar Pivots:
Offset the anti-roll bar
rod ends
(approximately 45 degrees).
!
1.5mm
Build left and
right side!
Note direction
!
81260
4x14mm
BHCS
x2x2 81050
Arm Mount
Insert, Center
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
81291
RC8B3
Arm Mount
A, HRC
81060
Hinge
Pin
89317
Droop
Screw
81446
Suspension
Arm Shim
81438
Front Arm,
Lower
81438
Front Arm
Insert,
Lower !
Note that each arm is
marked with a R for the
Right arm or an L for
the Left arm.
25201
3x8mm
FHCS
x5x5
81197
Shock
Pin
81257
3x6mm
Set Screw
x2x2
x2x2
Take care not to
overtighten
insert screws.
!
Droop Screw:
Kit Setup:
4.0mm

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:::: Front GearboxFront Gearbox BuildBuild - Bag- Bag 5.1, 5.2, 5.35.1, 5.2, 5.3 --Step 7Step 7
:::: Front GearboxFront Gearbox BuildBuild - Bag- Bag 5.1, 5.2, 5.35.1, 5.2, 5.3 --Step 8Step 8
#1596
thread lock
#1596
thread lock
25201
3x8mm
FHCS
89214
4x12mm
FHCS
89216
M4
Locknut
81049
Upper Link
Mount
81026
Shock Tower,
Front
x2
81447
Body Post,
Front
25201
3x8mm
FHCS
81032
Chassis
Brace,
Front
81030
Top Plate
81050
Arm Mount
Insert,
Center
81050
Arm Mount
Insert,
Center
89225
3x24mm
SHCS
81196
Shock
Bushing
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
Kit Setup:
1
2
3
4
5
:::: Front GearboxFront Gearbox BuildBuild - Bag- Bag 5.1, 5.2, 5.35.1, 5.2, 5.3 --Step 6Step 6
Center the anti-roll
bar collet on the anti-
roll bar, then tighten
the 3x3mm set
screw.
Front anti-roll
bar gap: 2.0mm
!
!
#1596
thread lock
25225
3x3mm
Set Screw
81150
Anti-Roll
Bar
Collet
81130
(Front) Anti-Roll
Bar, 2.3mm
x2
x2
3x24mm
31521
2.5x8mm
BHCS
25225
3x3mm
Set Screw
x2x2
x2x2
81257
3x6mm
Set Screw
x2x2
Tighten 3x6mm set screws
just enough to still allow the
anti-roll bar to move freely.
!
#1596
thread lock
#1596
thread lock
89214
4x12mm
FHCS
x2x2
(not included)
(not included)
(not included)
(not included)
(not included)

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:::: Steering BlocksSteering Blocks BuildBuild - Bag 6.1, 6.2- Bag 6.1, 6.2 --Step 1Step 1
:::: Steering BlocksSteering Blocks BuildBuild - Bag 6.1, 6.2- Bag 6.1, 6.2 --Step 2Step 2
#1596
thread lock
#6588
black grease
81065
Pillow
Ball Cap
81063
Steering
Block Arm
+2 deg
x2x2
81070
Pillow
Ball Nut,
Aluminum
25202
3x10mm
FHCS
81067
Pillow
Ball, Steel
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
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 until
pillow ball begins to bind,
then loosen until pillow ball
moves freely.
:::: Front GearboxFront Gearbox BuildBuild - Bag- Bag 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 -- Step 9
!
Note that each arm is
marked with a R for the
Right arm or an L for
the Left arm.
!
Note that each arm is
marked with a R for the
81446
Caster Clip,
0.9mm
81446
Caster Clip,
2.0mm
81446
Caster Clip,
1.0mm
89214
4x12mm
FHCS
25201
3x8mm
FHCS
81442
Front
Arm, Upper
81442
Front Arm
Insert, Upper
81060
Hinge Pin,
Front Upper
Short
x4x4
x5x5
Build left and right side!
Build left and right side!
Build left and
right side!
Take care not to
overtighten insert
screws.
Use included extra clips
to finish shimming upper
arm. Start with 1x2.0mm
and 1x1.0mm clip
!!
(not included)

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:::: Steering BlocksSteering Blocks BuildBuild - Bag 6.1, 6.2- Bag 6.1, 6.2 --Step 4Step 4
:::: Steering BlocksSteering Blocks BuildBuild - Bag 6.1, 6.2 --Step 5
:::: Steering Blocks BuildBuild - Bag 6.1, 6.2 --Step 3
Pillow Ball Shims
0.35mm 0.7mm 1.4mm
Pillow Ball Shims
0.35mm
0.7mm
1.4mm
81056
Suspension
Arm
Endcap
x2x2
81072
Pillow
Ball Shim
(0.7mm)
81072
Pillow
Ball Shim
(0.35mm)
25211
3x10mm
BHCS
x2x2
Kit Setup:
Mount the front shock in the
outside hole on the front arm.
A B
#1596
thread lock
81262
4x10mm
FHCS
25211
3x10mm
BHCS
89214
4x12mm
FHCS
81264
4x20mm
FHCS
81447
Front
Bumper
89216
M4
Locknut
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
89214
4x12mm
FHCS
Kit Setup:
1
2
3
Install center
universal underneath
steering rack
For attaching
steering link to
steering rack
!
!
(not included)
25612
M3 Locknut
W/ Flange
81197
Shock
Pin 81257
3x6mm
Set Screw

16
:::: Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 3Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 3
81260
4x14mm
BHCS
x2x2
81050
Arm Mount
Insert,
Center
81454
Arm Mount,
HRC, Narrow
(C)
x2x2
Kit Setup:
:::: Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 2Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 2
25620
3x10mm
SHCS
25201
3x8mm
FHCS
81434
Rear Arm
Insert
81434
Rear Arm
81381
Diff Shim
13.5x15.8x0.20mm
x2x2
x3x3
x5x5
81015
Gearbox,
(Outboard)
81015
Anti-Roll
Bar Cap
81259
2.5x18mm
BHCS
STEP 1
STEP 2
!
!
NOTE:
Install the REAR Diff!
#6588
black grease
:::: Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 1Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 1
89221
5x4mm
Set Screw
81021
Center
Universal,
(106mm)
81015
Gearbox,
(Inboard)
81015
Dust Cap
91561
6x12x4mm
Bearing
4675
2.5x6mm
FHCS
81009
Diff Pinion
Gear, 12T
x2x2
#1596
thread lock
Racer’s Tip:
Use black grease
(#6588) to
lube the diff pinion
before installation!
Rear Arm
!
Note that each
arm is marked
with a R for the
Right Arm or an L
for the Left Arm.
89317
Droop
Screw
Take care not to
overtighten
insert screws.
!
Step 1:
Add shims on the ring gear
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
Droop Screw:
Kit Setup:
1.5mm
(not included)

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:::: Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 5Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 5
:::: Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 6Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 6
:::: Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 4Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 4
81060
Hinge
Pin
81446
Suspension
Arm Shim
x2x2
Kit Setup:
25225
3x3mm
Set Screw
31521
2.5x8mm
BHCS
x2x2
x2x2
81257
3x6mm
Set Screw
x2x2
Tighten 3x6mm set screws just enough to
still allow the anti-roll bar to move freely.
!
#1596
thread lock
#1596
thread lock
Center the anti-roll
bar collet on the anti-
roll bar, then tighten
the 3x3mm set
screw.
Rear Anti-Roll
Bar Gap: 0mm
!
!
#1596
thread lock
25225
3x3mm
Set Screw
81150
Anti-Roll
Bar
Collet
81140
(Rear) Anti-Roll
Bar, 2.7mm
81150
Anti-Roll
Bar Pivot
81150
Anti-Roll
Bar Rod
End
81150
Rod End
Ball
81258
3x12mm
Set Screw
x2x2
0mm
Left Side Right Side
Anti-Roll Bar Pivots:
Offset the anti-roll bar
rod ends
(approximately 45 degrees).
!
81260
4x14mm
BHCS
81455
Arm Mount,
HRC, Narrow
(D)
x2x2
81050
Arm Mount
Insert,
Center
x2x2
81197
Shock
Pin
81257
3x6mm
Set Screw
x2x2
x2x2
(not included)
(not included)

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:::: Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 9
:::: Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 8Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 8
:::: Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 7Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 7
1 4
2 5
3 6
2
1
345
Kit Setup:
89225
3x24mm
SHCS
81196
Shock
Bushing
x2x2
x2x2
#1596
thread lock
81447
Body Post,
Rear
81456
Shock
Tower,
Rear
25203
3x12mm
FHCS
25188
3x20mm
BHCS
25612
M3
Locknut
W/Flange
81032
Chassis
Brace
Mount
81032
Chassis
Brace,
Rear
89214
4x12mm
FHCS
x2x2
25215
M3
Locknut
x2x2
81263
4x16mm
FHCS 89214
4x12mm
FHCS
25187
3x14mm
BHCS
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
81108
Wing Mount,
Low
(Kit Setup)
81109
Wing
Mount,
+8mm
25203
3x12mm
FHCS
81106
Wing
Mount
Button
81106
Wing,
Black
25215
M3
Locknut
x2x2
x2x2
x2x2
(not included)

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:::: Rear Hubs BuildRear Hubs Build - Bag 8.1, 8.2- Bag 8.1, 8.2 - Step 3- Step 3
:::: Rear Hubs BuildRear Hubs Build - Bag 8.1, 8.2- Bag 8.1, 8.2 - Step 2- Step 2
:::: Rear Hubs BuildRear Hubs Build - Bag 8.1, 8.2- Bag 8.1, 8.2 - Step 1- Step 1
#6588
black grease
#1596
thread lock
#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
25612
M3 Locknut
w/Flange
25612
M3 Locknut
w/Flange
81075
Rear Hub
Shim, 1.0mm
81075
Rear Hub
Shim, 2.5mm
81075
Rear Hub
Shim, 1.5mm
81076
Hub Hinge
Pin 89204
3x24mm
BHCS
25211
3x10mm
BHCS
Build left and
right side!
Install left and right side! Kit Setup:
Note left/right
hub orientation.
!
(not included)
(not included)
89216
M4
Locknut
81264
4x20mm
FHCS
89214
4x12mm
FHCS
x3x3
x2x2 25612
M3 Locknut
W/ Flange
81197
Shock
Pin
81257
3x6mm
Set Screw
Install left
and right side!
Kit Setup:
Mount the rear shock in the
outside hole on the rear arm.
A B

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:: C:: Center Bulkheadenter Bulkhead -- Bag 9.1, 9.2Bag 9.1, 9.2 - Step 2- Step 2
:: Battery Tray Build:: Battery Tray Build -- Bag 10.1, 10.2Bag 10.1, 10.2 - Step 1- Step 1
:: C:: Center Bulkheadenter Bulkhead -- Bag 9.1, 9.2Bag 9.1, 9.2 - Step 1- Step 1
Motor
not
included!
Motor
pinion not
included!
31532
3x8mm
BHCS
89206
4x10mm
BHCS
7732
4x4mm
Set Screw
81300
RC8B3e Motor
Mount Slide
x2x2
x2x2
#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 x4x4
#1596
thread lock
25211
3x10mm
BHCS
81304
RC8B3e
Bulkhead
Cover
x4x4
81298
RC8B3e
Battery Foam
81297
RC8B3e
Battery Tray
89506
Hook and Loop
Battery Strap
6727
Servo
Tape
x2x2 ESC not
included!
(not included)
(not included)