Associated Electrics TC3 User manual

2
TOOLS
KIT TOOLS SUPPLIED
EXTRA STUFF NEEDED
Phillips screwdriver #2
needlenose pliers
soldering iron (40-50 watts) and a
small amount of Rosin core solder.
Pencil-type soldering iron is better
than the gun type. DANGER! Tip
is HOT!
Thread locking compound (#1596
Locking Adhesive or equivalent)
Super glue (cyanoacrylic glue,
#1597 Tire Adhesive).
hobby knife WARNING! This knife
cuts plastic and fingers with equal
ease, so be careful.
precision ruler
electrician's tape
strapping tape
Allen wrenches #6950 (.050",
1/16", 3/32", 5/64")
molded tools #6956
droop gauge #3987
FACTORY TEAM KIT
Shocks: Blue anodized aluminum threaded shock
bodies, VCS Macro shocks.
Front & Rear Axles: Blue-anodized alloy MIP CVD's.
Turnbuckles: Factory Blue titanium turnbuckles.
Also includes: Precision PTFE-sealed ball
bearings. Droop gauge. Anti-roll bar. Factory Team
blue aluminum & graphite parts including:
Counterfeit transponder mount. Radial clip-on
heatsink. Graphite chassis. Unobtainium shock
shafts. Blue aluminum screws.
RACER KIT
Shocks: VCS Macro shock.
Tires and Wheels: Pro-Line V-Rage
tires and Axis wheels.
Front & Rear Axles: Composite MIP
CVD's.
Turnbuckles: Associated steel
turnbuckles
Choice of six Protoform bodies, with
Protoform decals.
Also includes: Precision stainless-
steel rubber-sealed ball bearings.
EACH KIT INCLUDES
Pro-Line standard 12m Hex wheels & tires (except Factory Team kits).
Aluminum motor mount with a built-in heatsink.
Carbide ball Stealth differentials.
Adjustable caster, camber, toe-in, anti-squat, kickup. Several tie-rod mounting
positions.
Foam bumper. TC3 decal sheet. Rear bumper.
HELPFUL TOOLS (NOT REQUIRED)
Allen drivers (straight Allen wrenches with hex shaped handles)
such as the following made by Associated:
#6957 .050" driver
#6958 1/16" driver
#6959 5/64" driver
#6960 3/32" driver
#6961 2.5mm driver
Vernier calipers
Hobby scissors
Nut drivers (screwdriver-
handled hex socket tools)
3/16" nut driver
1/4" nut driver
11/32" nut driver
WARNING!
Do not use a power screwdriver to install screws into nylon, plastic,
or composite materials. The fast rotation speed can heat up the
screws being installed. They can then break the molded parts or
strip the threads during installation.
ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE YOUR CAR
1R/C two channel surface frequency radio system.
2*Battery pack (6 cell).
3Battery charger (we recommend a peak detection charger).
4*Electronic speed control.
5*R/C electric motor.
6*Pinion gear, size to be determined by type and wind of motor you
will be using.
7*1:10 scale Lexan body (Team & Factory Team Kits only).
8*Touring car tires and wheels (Factory Team Kits only).
*Available from Team Associated. See your catalogs.
TEAM KIT
Shocks: Blue anodized aluminum-body
VCS Macro shocks.
Tires and Wheels: Pro-Line V-Rage
tires and Axis wheels.
Front & Rear Axles: Blue-anodized alloy
MIP CVD's.
Turnbuckles: Factory Blue titanium
turnbuckles.
Also includes: Precision stainless steel
[PTFE/rubber-sealed ball bearings.
LOCKING
ADHESIVE
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
WARNING! Always
use hand and eye
protection with cyano-
acrylic glue!

STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY
Attach two #3858 short ball ends to the #3855
steering rack and one #3858 short ball end to the
#3855 steering rack arm.
Slide the #6587 spring and the #3855 rack shim onto
the #6918 screw. Slide the screw assembly through
the bottom of the steering rack.
Attach the #3855 rack arm to the rack with a #4449
locknut.
Tighten down the spring until the screw is flush with
the top of the nut.
Make sure the rack arm is facing
the rear when assembled on the
rack: The ball end on the rack arm
and the ball ends on the rack should
be pointing in opposite directions.
BAG A
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Step 1
1:1
BEFORE BUILDING
OPEN THE BAGS IN ORDER
The assembly is arranged so that you will open and finish
that bag before you go on to the next bag. Sometimes you
will have parts remaining at the end of a bag. These will
become part of the next bag. Some bags may have a large
amount of small parts. To make it easier to find the parts, we
recommend using a partitioned paper plate for spreading out
the parts so they will be easier to find.
MANUAL FORMAT
The following explains the format of these instructions.
The beginning of each section indicates:
1Which bag to open ("BAG A") and which steps you'll be
using those parts for ("FOR STEPS 1-3").
2Which parts you will use for those steps. Remove only the
parts shown. "1:1" indicates an actual size drawing; place
your part on top and compare it so it does not get confused
with a similar part.
3Which tools you should have handy for that section.
4In some drawings, the word "REAR" with an arrow
indicates which direction is the rear of the car to help keep
you oriented.
5 The instructions in each step are ordered in the order you
complete them, so read the words AND follow the pictures.
The numbers in circles are also in the drawing to help you
locate them faster.
6When we refer to left and right sides of the car, we are
referring to the driver's point of view inside the car.
7Occasionally you will see an upside-down triangle next to a
part. This indicates that more information is given about
the part next to the matching triangle near the text.
SUPPLEMENTAL SHEETS
We are constantly developing new parts to improve our kits.
These changes, if any, will be noted in supplementary sheets
located in a parts bag or inside the kit box. Check the kit box
before you start and each bag as it is opened. When a
supplement is found, attach it to the appropriate section of the
manual.
3
TOOLS USED
Match this number
to the text to find
your way faster
3858
black
4449, qty 1
4-40 locknut
3858
black
3855
steering rack
3855
steering rack arm
6587
black
3855
6918
4449
1:1
6918, qty 1
4-40 x 1/2
3858, qty 3
short special
ball end, black
3855, qty 1
steering rack arm
6587, qty 1
spring
black
3855, qty 1
steering rack
3855,qty 1
.125 x .250 rack
shim, black
3858
black
step 1
1:1 1:11:1
1/16"
4
3855,qty 2
spacer, black
1:1 See page 21 for
Ackerman setup
options using the
spacer supplied
in bag A.
ASTERISK ( * ) DENOTES FACTORY TEAM PART NUMBER
REACHING US
ASSOCIATED ELECTRICS, INC.
3585 Cadillac Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1401
USA
http://www.rc10.com http://www.teamassociated.com
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
[phone]
Fax [phone]
http://www.rc10.com/help
http://www.rc10.com/kits ©2000 Associated Electrics, Inc.

3865, qty 4
set screw
3865
3865
6292,
6934*
6292,
6934*
FT KIT ONLY
3971*, qty 4
1/8 x 1/4 steering rack bearing
1:1
droop gauge
BAG A TOOLS USED
4
3863
step 2 RACK TO CHASSIS ASSEMBLY
Install the two #3856 rack posts to the chassis with two #6291
screws.
Slide one #3856 washer, one #3856 steering rack bushing (3971*
bearing), one #3856 rack post shim and one #3856 bushing (3971*
bearing) onto the rack post. Repeat for the other post.
Place the rack assembly over the rack posts.
Add two #3856 washers, then the two #6222 nylon locknuts.
Tighten each nut down until the rack does not move
side-to-side freely. Then loosen the nuts 1/4 turn or until
the rack moves freely.
1:1
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Step 2
3856, qty 2
rack post
6291, qty 2
4-40 X 1/4 screw
3856, qty 4
washer
3856, qty 4
1/8 x 1/4 steering
rack bushing
3856, qty 2
rack post shim
6222, qty 2
nylon locknut
3850, 3849*, qty 1
chassis
NOT IN BAG A
3856 rack post
3850,
3849*
6291
6291
3856 bushing
3971* bearing
3856 shim
3856 bushing
3971* bearing
6222
1:1
BAG B
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 1- 2
TOOLS USED
step 1
FRONT ARM ASSEMBLY
Install a #3865 set screw into the #3860 (3861*) front arms, right and
left sides. Thread the set screws into the arms until the set screws are
flush with the top of the arm. We will adjust them in step 3.
Attach the #3863 front arm rear mount (with the "F" molded into
mount--see below for location) to the chassis with two #6292
(6934*) screws.
Attach the #3863 front arm front mount (with the "F+2" molded
into the mount) to the #3851 bumper with one #6292 (6934*) screw.
Slide the #3866 inner hinge pins through the #3860 (3861*) front
arms. Slide the pins with the arms into the front arm rear mount.
Align the front arm front mount and bumper with the two hinge pins and slide
together. Tighten it down with two #6292 (6934*) screws.
By changing arm mounts you can adjust for kickup and anti-dive. For more
information about kickup and anti-dive settings, see the tuning section at the
rear of the manual.
3863, qty 1, code (F)
front arm rear mount
3863, qty 1, code (F+2)
front arm front mount
3863, qty 1
code R+3+2
rear arm rear mount
3863, qty 1, code (R)
rear arm front mount
1:1
6292, 6934*, qty 9
4-40 X 3/8 screw
3860, 3861*, qty 2
front arm
3851, qty 1
front bumper
3890, 3891*, qty 2
rear arm
3900, qty 1
rear bumper
3866, qty 4
inner hinge pin
3863
6292,
6934*
3851
6292, 6934*
6292,
6934*
3866
3866
3860,
3861*
3860, 3861*
1:1
3856 washer
3856 washer
1:1
1/16"
1/16", 3/32"
WHERE TO FIND THE ARM MOUNT CODE
(See page 20 for full explanation of arm mount codes)
F+2
F
REMOVE GRAY AREAS WHERE SHOWN
BE CAREFUL NOT TO REMOVE THE BALLS!!
Remove flashing so balls are perfectly smooth.
DO NOT REMOVE!!
1:11:1

step 2
REAR ARM ASSEMBLY
Install a #3865 10-32 set screw into the #3890 (3891*) rear arms,
right and left until the set screws are flush with the top of the arms.
We will adjust them in step 3.
Attach the #3863 rear arm front mount (with the "R" molded into
mount--see below for location) to the chassis with two #6292 (6934*)
screws.
Slide the #3866 inner hinge pins through the #3890 (3891*) rear
arms. Slide the pins with the arms into the #3863 rear arm front
mount.
Place the #3863 rear arm rear mount (with the "R+3+2" molded into
the mount) on the #3900 rear bumper. Align the rear arm mount and
bumper with the two hinge pins and slide together. Tighten it down
with two #6292 (6934*) screws.
By changing arm mounts you can adjust toe-in and anti-squat. For
more information about the rear toe-in and anti-squat settings, see
the tuning section at the rear of the manual.
3863
6292,
6934*
3866
3866
3890, 3891*
3890, 3891*
3863
3900
WHERE TO FIND THE ARM MOUNT CODE
(See page 20 for full explanation of arm mount codes)
R
R+3+2
REMOVE GRAY AREAS WHERE SHOWN
BE CAREFUL NOT TO REMOVE THE BALLS!!
Remove flashing so balls are perfectly smooth.
DO NOT REMOVE!!
3865
3865
6292,
6934*
6292,
6934*
6292,
6934*
step 3
SETTING DROOP
Place the supplied #3987 droop gauge on a flat
surface on its edge as shown. Rest the bottom of the
chassis on the gauge as shown, making sure the
screws are not resting on the gauge.
Slide the gauge out so the front arm rests on step 6.
With your 3/32" Allen wrench, adjust the set screw so
the outer part of the arm just touches the step. Adjust
both front arms.
Slide the gauge to the rear arms and repeat, but the
rear arms will rest on step 4.
NOTE: 1/8 turn equals 1/2 step in change.
1/4 turn equals 1 step change.
RACER'S TIP: By using a ball end 3/32" driver it is
easier to adjust the droop set screws.
FRONT ARM SETTING REAR ARM SETTING
BAG C
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 1- 5
TOOLS USED
3908, qty 2
long outdrive
1:1
3908, qty 2
short outdrive
3914, qty 2
differential ring gear
6573, qty 4
diff thrust washer 6575, qty 2
diff bolt
6581, qty 24
3/32 diff ball
large
6582, qty 2
diff spring,
gray
3907, qty 2
3/16 x 5/16 bushing
unflanged
6574, qty 12
5/64 thrust ball
small
6591, qty 1
Stealth diff lube
6588, qty 1
black grease
1:1 1:11:1 1:1
1:1
5/64"
5
3904, qty 2
2-56 locknut
1:1
3906, qty 2
D-drive ring
1:1

step 4
SHORT OUTDRIVE
Add a small amount of #6591Stealth diff lube to the
#3904 locknut where shown to help hold it in place.
Insert the #3904 2-56 locknut into the #3908 short
outdrive. The nut should fit flat inside the hex
shape.
3904
3908
step 3
LONG HUB ASSEMBLY
Insert the thrust assembly into the #3908 long hub.
Add a light coat of #6591 Stealth lube to the long
hub face where shown.
Place a #3906 diff ring on the hub, lining up the flats
on the ring and hub.
Insert #3907 bushing into the long hub.
6591
Trim any burrs
from the inside
of the gear with
a hobby knife.
6
step 1
THRUST BALL ASSEMBLY
Hold the #6575 diff bolt with your 5/64" Allen wrench
and slide one #6573 washer onto the #6575 diff bolt.
Apply a generous amount of #6588 black grease to the
washer on the side facing away from the bolt head.
Place six #6574 thrust balls into the grease against the #6575 bolt and
washer. Add the other #6573 washer. The grease will hold the balls in
place during assembly, sandwiched between the washers.
6575
5/64" Allen wrench
6573
6588
6574
6573
step 2
SPRING
With a pair of pliers, compress the
#6582 diff spring a few times.
Slide the spring onto the bolt against
the thrust assembly.
6582
6582
thrust assembly
6591
3906
3907
3908
CAUTION!!
Make sure you line up the flats on the diff ring and hub
step 5
DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
Trim any burrs from the inside of the gear with a hobby knife.
Add a generous amount of #6591 diff lube to the #3914 ring gear ball holes
and push in the twelve #6581 diff balls. Then push back in the lube that
came out.
6581
3914
3914
(grease not shown)
Smear a small amount of diff lube here to
hold the drive ring in place
spring
washer
balls
diff bolt
washer
Allen wrench
spring
washer
balls
diff bolt
washer
Allen wrench
6591

Rotate the hubs in opposite directions several
times in between screwing in the diff bolt.
step 6
SHORT HUB ASSEMBLY
Add a light coat of #6591 Stealth lube to the #3908 short hub face.
Place a #3906 diff ring on the hub, lining up the flats on the ring and
hub.
Insert one #3907 bushing onto the short hub.
Push the #3908 short hub assembly into the back side of the
differential ring gear assembly.
6591
CAUTION!!
Make sure you line up the flats on the diff ring and hub
3906
3908
3907
diff ring gear assembly
step 7
DIFF ASSEMBLY
Insert the long hub assembly into the short hub assembly, making
sure you line up the bolt in the hub and the bolt threads into the
#3904 locknut.
CHECK ALIGNMENT OF THE HUBS
Tighten the diff with your 5/64" Allen wrench, but not completely.
Screw in the diff bolt a few turns then stop to rotate the diff hubs in
opposite directions.Then screw in the bolt some more. Follow this
procedure to check proper alignment of the parts. The following
note clarfies this.
READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY.
As you tighten the diff bolt, pay close attention to the feeling when
the spring is fully compressed. Do not overtighten the bolt. When
you feel the spring fully compressed, loosen the diff bolt 1/2 turn.
No more, no less. After you have driven the car for one pack,
recheck the diff adjustment as above so that when you feel the
spring fully compressed, loosen the diff bolt 1/2 turn. Never adjust
the diff any other way.
Now assemble the second diff the same way.
BAG C
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 6-8
TOOLS USED
1:1
3907, qty 2
3/16 x 5/16
bushing, unflanged
3906, qty 2
D-drive ring
3976, qty 4
3/8 x 5/8 bearing
rubber sealed, unflanged
1:1
3911, qty 4
outdrive shim
1:1 1:1 5/64
FACTORY TEAM ONLY
6903*, qty 4
3/8 x 5/8 bearing
PTFE sealed, unflanged
1:1
7
3908, qty 2
diff cover
1:1
Smear a small
amount of diff lube
here to hold the
drive ring in place
3914

1:1
3976, qty 4
3/8 x 5/8 bearing
rubber sealed, unflanged
FACTORY TEAM ONLY
6903, qty 4
3/8 x 5/8 bearing
PTFE sealed, unflanged
1:1
8
IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO USE THE EXACT AMOUNT OF SHIMS SUGGESTED IN THESE STEPS.
BAG C
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 9-12
TOOLS USED
3914, qty 2
drive pinion
step 9
FRONT INPUT SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Install and center the #3919 dowel pin into the #3915 front
input shaft.
Trim burrs from the drive pinion edge where shown above.
Slide the #3914 drive pinion onto the input shaft. Make sure the
dowel pin aligns perfectly with the slot in the pinion.
Add the #3919 small E-clip.
Slide three #3911 input shaft shims and one #3977 or #6906 bearing
onto the #3915 input shaft.
3911 shim
3911, qty 6
input shaft
shim
1:1
3919, qty 2
small E-clip
3919, qty 1
large E-clip
3915, qty 1
front input shaft
3915, qty 1
rear input shaft
RACER KIT ONLY
3977, qty 4
3/16 x 3/8 bearing,
rubber sealed
TEAM & F.T. KITS ONLY
6906, qty 4
3/16 x 3/8 bearing,
PTFE sealed
1:1
3917, qty 2
drive cup
6920, qty 2
4-40 x 3/16 screw
1:1
3919, qty 5
dowel pin
3917, qty 1
spur gear adapter
3919, qty 1
C-clip
1:1
RACER KIT ONLY
3977, qty 2
3/16 x 3/8
bearing, rubber sealed
TEAM & F.T. KITS ONLY
6906, qty 2
3/16 x 3/8
bearing, PTFE-sealed
1:1
3915
input shaft
3919 pin
3914
drive pinion
3919
small E-clip
3917 drive cup
6920
step 10
REAR INPUT SHAFT
ASSEMBLY
Attach the #3919 C-clip to the #3915 rear input
shaft. (We've included an extra C-clip in case you
lose one.)
Install the #3919 dowel pin into the input shaft.
Slide on the #3917 gear adapter.
Add the #3919 large E-clip.
3919 C-clip
3919 pin
3917
3919 large E-clip
1:1
6288, qty 2
4-40 x 1/4
screw
3922, qty 1
72T Kimbrough spur gear
1/16"
Slide the second #3977 or #6906 bearing onto the
input shaft.
Install and center the #3919 dowel pin into the input
shaft.
Slide a #3917 drive cup onto the end of the input shaft.
Tighten it down with one #6920 screw.
3919 pin
front input shaft
assembled
PLEASE COMPARE
YOUR ASSEMBLY
CAREFULLY
1:11:11:11:1
1:1
1:1
5407, qty 1
red O-ring
3911, qty 1
input shaft spacer, alum.
1:1
Trim any burrs from this
edge of the drive pinion
with a hobby knife.
3915 rear input shaft
step 8
FINAL OUTDRIVE ASSEMBLY
Insert the #3908 diff bolt cover
into the long hub.
Press two #3911 outdrive shims
on the long hub.
Place one #3976 bearing over
each outdrive hubs.
long hub
3911
3908

9
step 11
Slide one #3977 or #6906 bearing and
three #3911 input shaft shims onto the
#3915 rear input shaft.
Install and center a #3919 dowel pin into the input shaft.
Slide a #3914 drive pinion onto the end of the input shaft.
Make sure the dowel pin aligns perfectly with the slot
in the pinion.
Add a #3919 small E-clip.
RACER KIT ONLY
3977, qty 2
3/16 x 3/8
bearing, rubber sealed
TEAM & F.T. KITS ONLY
6906, qty 2
3/16 x 3/8
bearing, PTFE sealed
1:11:1
3911 shims
3915 rear
input shaft
3919 pin
3914 drive pinion
3917 drive cup
6920
REAR INPUT SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Slide one #3977 or #6906 bearing and one #3911 input shaft
spacer onto the #3915 rear input shaft.
Install and center one #3919 dowel pin into the input shaft.
Slide a #3917 drive cup onto the input shaft.
Tighten it down with one #6920 screw.
Slide in a #5407 O-ring into the #3917 drive cup.
3919
3919 pin
3915 rear input shaft
3911 spacer
5407
step 12
REAR INPUT SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Slide the #3922 spur gear over the
drive cup and align it on the #3917
gear adapter.
Tighten down the spur gear with
two #6288 screws.
3922 spur gear
6288
6288
assembled
PLEASE COMPARE
YOUR ASSEMBLY
CAREFULLY
BAG C
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 13-15
TOOLS USED
1:1
6292, 6934*, qty 8
4-40 x 3/8 screw
1:1
6924, 6860*, qty 6
4-40 x 3/8 screw
3910, qty 2
lower transmission case
3910, qty 1
upper transmission case
1/16, 3/32
6591, qty 1
Stealth diff lube
FRONT TRANSMISSION
ASSEMBLY, LOWER HALF
Attach the #3910 lower
transmission case to the
chassis with four #6292
screws.
step 13
3910
6292,
6934*
6292,
6934*
6292,
6934*
6292,
6934*

step 14 step 15
FRONT
TRANSMISSION
ASSEMBLY
Install the diff
assembly and front
input shaft assembly
into the lower
transmission case.
Add a small
amount of #6591 diff
lube to the front side of
the ring rear and
pinion gear.
Attach the #3910
upper transmission
case to the lower case
with six #6924 (6860*)
screws.
REAR TRANSMISSION
ASSEMBLY, LOWER
HALF
Attach the #3910 lower
transmission case to the
chassis with four #6292
(6934*) screws.
3910
3910
6292,
6934*
6591
6924,
6860*
6292,
6934*
6292,
6934*
6292,
6934*
step 16
REAR TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
Install the diff assembly into the lower
transmission case.
Place one end of the #3924 drive shaft
into the drive cup on the rear input shaft
assembly.
Install the opposite end of the drive shaft
into the front drive cup. Set the rear input
shaft into place.
Add a small amount of #6591 diff lube to
the front side of the ring gear and pinion
3924
drive shaft
BAG C
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 16-18
TOOLS USED
1:1
6924, 6860*, qty 8
4-40 x 3/8 screw
3924, qty 1
driveshaft
3910, qty 1
upper transmission case
3917, qty 1
drive bearing cap
rear input shaft
drive cup
3/32
6591
front side
of gear
6591, qty 1
Stealth diff lube
10

step 17
REAR TRANSMISSION CASE
Attach the #3910 upper transmission case to the lower
case with six #6924 (6860*) screws.
6924,
6860*
step 18
DRIVE BEARING CAP
Align the #3917 drive bearing cap over the bearing and
attach with two #6924 (6860*) screws where shown.
3917
Do not overtighten the #6924
(6860*) bearing cap screws.
6924,
6860*
6924,
6860*
BAG D
REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 1-4
TOOLS USED
1:1
3858, qty 4
long special
ball end, black
step 1
FRONT SHOCK TOWER ASSEMBLY
Install the two #7413 screws through the outer holes on
the #3881 (3882*) front shock tower. Then thread on the
#7260 nuts.
Attach the #3858 ball ends and #7260 nuts through the
lower inner holes on the shock tower.
Add a #6272 dust cover to the ball ends.
6272, qty 4
ball end dust cover
6924, 6860*, qty 6
4-40 x 3/8 screw
7260, qty 8
4-40 plain nut
7413, qty 4
4-40 x 3/4 screw
3881, 3882*, qty 1
front shock tower
3895, 3896*, qty 1
rear shock tower
1:1 1:1 1:1
7413
7413
7260
7260
3858
3858
7260
7260
6272
6272
3881,
3882*
step 2
FRONT SHOCK TOWER
ASSEMBLY
Attach the #3881 (3882*)
front shock tower to the
upper transmission case with
three #6924 (6860*) screws.
6924,
6860*
1/16", 3/32"
1:1
3881,
3882*
11

step 3
REAR SHOCK TOWER ASSEMBLY
Install the two #7413 screws through the
outer holes on the #3895 (3896*) rear shock
tower. Then thread on the #7260 nuts.
Attach the #3858 ball ends and #7260 nuts
through the lower inner holes on the shock
tower.
Add a #6272 dust cover to
the ball ends.
step 4
REAR SHOCK
TOWER
ASSEMBLY
Attach the #3895
(3896*) rear shock
tower to the upper
transmission case
with three #6924
(6860*) screws.
7413
7413
7260
7260
3895, 3896*
7260
7260
3858
3858
6272
6272
6924, 6860*
3895, 3896*
BAG E
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Steps 1-4
TOOLS USED
7381, qty 4
CVD coupling
3886, qty 4
CVD axle
7381, qty 4
CVD cross pin
7381, qty 4
CVD set screw
3887 or 3888, qty 4
CVD bone
7260, qty 2
4-40 plain nut
1:1 1:1
6272, qty 2
ball end dust cover
6273, qty 2
long ball end
natural color
1:1
RACER KIT ONLY
3977, qty 4
3/16 x 3/8
rubber sealed bearing
TEAM & F.T. KITS ONLY
6906, qty 4
3/16 x 3/8
PTFE sealed bearing
1:1
7368, qty 2
shim
7369, qty 2
CVD roll pin
3858, qty 2
long special
ball end, black
1:1
3875, qty 2
4-40 x 11/32 screw
with shoulder
3866, qty 2
front outer
hinge pin
3868, 3869*, qty 2
front block carrier
(0° caster block)
3876, 3877*, qty 2
front steering
block
6588, qty 1
black grease
1:1 1:1 1:1
1:1
1:1
3862, qty 2
5-40 set screw
gold
3874, qty 4
block carrier
bushings
1:1
1:1 1:1
1/16", .050"
3965, qty 2
bearing spacer
1:11:1
1:1
step 1
MIP CVD ASSEMBLY
Spread some Associated
#6588 black grease inside
the axle hole where shown,
then on the coupling and
insert the coupling into the
axle.
Slide the axle into the
dogbone, aligning the cross
holes.
Insert the cross pin, making
sure it is evenly spaced on
both sides of the bone.
Add the MIP thread lock to
the set screw. Angle and
turn the CVD so the set
screw can be screwed in
with the Allen wrench.
Repeat steps for the three
remaining CVD's.
3886 axle
step 2 STEERING BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Install one #3977 or #6906 bearing
on the axle. Slide the axle
assembly into the back of the
#3876 (3877*) steering block.
Slide in a #3965 bearing spacer.
Install the second #3977 or #6906
bearing into the steering block and
on the axle, followed by one #7368
thin spacer.
Insert the #7369 roll pin into the
axle.
Thread the natural color #6273
ball end into the bottom of the
#3876 steering block and add the
#7260 plain nut. Add a #6272 dust
cover over ball the end.
Repeat steps for the right side,
installing the steering block ball
end in the opposite way:
1:1
RACER KIT ONLY
3977, qty 4
3/16 x 3/8
rubber sealed bearing
TEAM & F.T. KITS ONLY
6906, qty 4
3/16 x 3/8
PTFE-sealed bearing
1:1
5
6588
7381 coupling
3887 or 3888
dogbone
7381
cross pin
11
7381
set screw 7368
7369
7260
6273
6272
thread lock
3876, 3877*
LONG NATURAL
COLOR BALL END.
DO NOT USE
THE BLACK BALL
END HERE!!
10
10
10
3965
12

step 3
LEFT BLOCK CARRIER
ASSEMBLY
Break through and push out the
thin webbing in the holes with
your 2mm Allen wrench before
assembly.
Insert two #3874 steering block
bushings and steering block
assembly into the #3868 (3869*)
block carrier as shown.
Make sure the CVD dogbone
goes through the hole of the
block carrier as shown.
Align the steering block and
block carrier and thread a
#3858 long special ball end
on top, and a #3875 screw on the
bottom. Add a #6272 dust cover
over the ball end.
Insert the 3862 5-40 set screw
into the bottom of the block carrier.
Do not thread it all the way in. We
will tighten it in the next step.
Repeat steps for the right side.
6
step 4
ATTACH BLOCK CARRIER ASSEMBLY
Place the left block carrier assembly between the
arm holes. Insert the #3866 front outer hinge pin
through the arm holes.
Tighten the set screw of step 3, #5, locking the
hinge pin in place. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
Insert the univeral dogbone into the slots of the
outdrive hub.
Now install the block carrier for the other side.
4
3866
3874
3874
3868,
3869*
3858
3875
6272
3862
BAG E
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PARTS FOR:
Steps 5-6
TOOLS USED
7260, qty 2
4-40 plain nut
1:1 1:1
6272, qty 2
ball end dust cover
3858, qty 2
long special
ball end, black
7368, qty 2
3/16 axle shim
1:1
RACER KIT ONLY
3977, qty 4
3/16 x 3/8
rubber sealed bearing
F.T. & TEAM KITS
6906, qty 4
3/16 x 3/8
PTFE sealed bearing
1:1
7369, qty 2
CVD roll pin
3862, qty 2
5-40 set screw, gold
4187, qty 4
washers, plastic
3866, qty 2
rear outer hinge pin
1:1
1:1 1:1
1:1
1/16"
3876, 3977*, qty 2
rear hub carrier
1:1
1:1
step 5
REAR HUB CARRIER ASSEMBLY
Break through and push out the thin webbing in the holes of
both hub carriers with your 2mm Allen wrench (as shown
above). Install one #3977 or #6906 bearing onto the axle. Slide
the axle assembly into the back of the #3876 (3877*) rear hub
carrier.
Slide in the #3965 bearing spacer.
Install the second #3977 or #6906 bearing into the hub carrier
and onto the axle followed by one #7368 axle shim.
Insert the #7369 roll pin into the axle.
Thread on the #3858 long special ball end into the front of the
hub carrier as shown and add the #7260 plain nut. Add a #6272
dust cover over the ball end.
Repeat steps for the right side. See assembly picture at right.
6
1:1RACER KIT ONLY
3977, qty 4
3/16 x 3/8
bearing
TEAM & F.T. KITS ONLY
6906, qty 4
3/16 x 3/8
PTFE-sealed bearing
1:1
axle
3876, 3877*
7368
3858
7260
6272
7369
hub carriers
assembled
LEFT REAR HUB
CARRIER SHOWN
Break through and
push out the thin
webbing in the
holes with your
2mm Allen wrench
before assembly.
3965
1:1
3965, qty 2
bearing spacer
13
left right

14
step 6
ATTACH REAR HUB CARRIER
ASSEMBLY
Place the left hub carrier between the arm
holes as shown and add two #4187 spacers
where shown. Insert the #3866 rear outer
hinge pin through the arm and hub carrier.
Thread in the #3862 5-40 set screw into the
hub carrier. Tighten down the set screw,
locking the hinge pin in place. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN!
Insert the universal dogbone into the slots
of the outdrive hub.
Now install the hub carrier assembly for the
right side.
4
4187
4187
4187
3866
3862
4187
BAG F
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Steps 1-2
TOOLS USED
TEAM & F.T. KITS ONLY
1356, qty 6
blue titanium turnbuckle
3879, 3880*, qty 2
front chassis brace
3879, 3880*, qty 2
rear chassis brace
6274, qty 12
ball cup
1:1
6923, qty 4
4-40 x 3/4 screw
1:1
6924, 6860*, qty 8
4-40 x 3/8 screw
1:1
RACER KIT ONLY
3867, qty 6
steel turnbuckle
1:11:1
1/16", 3/32"
LEFT REAR HUB
CARRIER SHOWN
step 1 TURNBUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Twist the #6274 ball cups onto the #1356 blue titanium
turnbuckle or #3867 steel turnbuckle until you get the dimension
shown for each part. Assemble all six turnbuckles.
Snap all six turnbuckles into place where shown, making sure
that all the universal bones are in the slots of the outdrive hubs.
62746274 1356 or 3867
front camber (2 sets)
1.53 in
62746274 1356 or 3867
steering (2 sets)
62746274 1356 or 3867
rear camber
link (2 sets)
43.7 mm
38.8 mm
1.72 in
FRONT
REAR
1.72 in 43.7 mm
1
2

WHERE TO FIND THE CHASSIS BRACE I.D.
step 1
6464
TRIM SHOCK PISTON
Burrs on the #6465 shock
piston interfere with smooth
shock action within the shock
body. To remove from tree
without creating burrs, twist up,
not down. Remove four #2
shock pistons.
Remove remaining burrs
carefully with a hobby knife.
burr
wrong
right
VC FOAM AND BOBBIN
Soak the #8456 VC foam
with #5423 40wt shock oil
and install it onto the
#8456 VC bobbin.
5423
OIL
8456
foam
8456
bobbin
assembled
step 2
6924,
6860* 6924,
6860*
6924,
6860*
3879,
3880*
FACTORY TEAM KIT ONLY
3963*, qty 4
threaded macro shock body
blue
Each chassis brace has a molded identification
that indicates where it goes on the car, as shown
below.
step 2 INSTALLING CHASSIS BRACE
Mount the #3879 (3880*) left front and left rear chassis braces with two
#6924 (6860*) screws and one #6923 screw for each brace as shown.
Repeat step for the right side.
2
6924,
6860*
6923
3879,
3880* 6923
LR
LF
BAG G
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Steps 1-4
TOOLS USED
15
5407, qty 8
red O-ring 6465, qty 4
shock piston #2
5423, qty 1
40 wt
silicone oil
1:1 1:1
6469, qty 4
large O-ring
6299, qty 8
E-clip
1:1 1:1
TEAM KIT ONLY
8450B, qty 4
macro shock body
blue
8844, 3964*, qty 4
shock shaft
8456, qty 4
VC foam
1:1
8456, qty 4
VC bobbin
6428, qty 4
shock cap
7217, qty 4
shock pivot ball
7217, qty 4
shock eyelet
RACER KIT ONLY
8458, qty 4
macro shock
composite body
left front right front
right rear
left rear
(car shown
fully assembled)
1:1
FRONT
REAR

BAG G
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PARTS FOR:
Steps 5-8
TOOLS USED
1:1
6925, qty 4
4-40 x 1/2 screw
6475, qty 4
spring collar
6475, qty 4
spring cup
3944, qty 2
spring, gold, front
3942, qty 2
spring, silver, rear
8846, spring preload spacer
qty 4 ea. 1/8"
qty 2 ea. 1/16"
1:1
6473, qty 4
shock bushing
3/32"
1:1
6472, qty 4
shock nut,
small
6299
6465
(#2)8844,
3964*
6299
step 3 Insert the assembly into the shock body and pull
the shaft through firmly to seat the VC bobbin at
the base of the shock bore.
Push the #7217 pivot ball and eyelet together. As
you hold the shaft with a rag and needlenose
pliers next to threads, screw the eyelets onto the
end of the shock shaft.
TIP: Use a permanent marker to mark your
shocks with an F and R to designate front and
rear.
RACER KIT ONLY: 8458
TEAM KIT ONLY: 8450B
FACTORY TEAM KIT: 3963*
6469
5407
7217 eyelet
7217
pivot ball
5423
OIL
6428
Holding the shock
upright, fill with oil
to the top of the body.
Slowly move the
shaft up and down
several times to
allow air bubbles
to escape to the top.
Refill with oil to the
top of the body.
Push the shaft up until
the piston is level with
the top of the body.
The oil will bulge up
above the shock body.
Fill The #6428 shock cap about
halfway with oil and install onto
the body. Try to retain as much
oil as possible during assembly.
The shaft will extend out as you
tighten the cap down.
step 4
SETTING THE
REBOUND
Move the shock shaft
in and out a few times
an then push it all the
way in. It should be
easy to push the shaft
in until the eyelet hits
the body
Then the
shaft should
push itself
out to its full
length very
slowly.
If the shock
does not push
out this far
there is not
enough oil in it.
Add just a little
oil and try
steps 6-7
again.
If the shock rebounds too
fast, or you cannot push the
shaft in until the eyelet hits
the body, there is too much
oil. Loosen the cap about a
full turn and pump out a small
amount of oil by pushing the
shaft in. Retighten the cap
and try steps 6-7 again.
Too much oil in the shock
will result in leakage.
9
INTERNAL SHOCK
ASSEMBLY
(Assemble all four
shocks at once.) Install
the #6469 O-ring over
the threads of the
shock body.
On the #8844 (3964*)
shock shaft, install a
#6299 E-clip on both
sides of a #6465 (#2)
piston from step #1.
Slide the VC foam/
bobbin assembly over
the #8844 (3964*)
shaft and then two
#5407 O-rings. Place a
couple drops of oil on
the O-rings.
8844,
3964*
OIL OIL
OIL
OIL
16
FACTORY TEAM ONLY
3963*, qty 4
shock collar
FACTORY TEAM ONLY
3963*, qty 4
collar O-ring

6472
17
step 6
FINAL SHOCK ASSEMBLY
Slide the 1/8" #8846 preload spacer
onto the body of the two front
shocks.
Slide the 1/8" and 1/16" preload
spacers onto the rear shocks.
Slide on the #6475 spring collar,
then #3944 gold spring on the front
shocks, and #3942 silver spring on
the rear shocks.
Compress the spring to add the
#6475 spring cup.
8846
FRONT:1/8"
REAR:1/8" and 1/16"
6475
FRONT: 3944 gold
REAR: 3942 silver
6475
step 7
FRONT SHOCK MOUNTING
Add the #6473 shock bushing to the shock
tower.
Push the shock cap over the bushing and
add the #6472 nut. Do not overtighten or
the shock will bind.
Fasten the lower shock into the arm with
the #6925 screw.
Do the other front shock.
step 8
6473
6472
6925
4
REAR SHOCK MOUNTING
Add the #6473 shock bushing to the
rear shock tower.
Push the shock cap over the bushing
and add the #6472 nut. Do not
overtighten or the shock will bind.
Fasten the lower shock into the arm
with the #6925 screw.
Do the other rear shock.
4
6473
6925
BAG H
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PARTS FOR:
Steps 1-6
TOOLS USED
1:1
3858, qty 1
short special
ball end, black
3853, 3974*, qty 1
battery brace
3930, 3932*, qty 1
motor cam
3931, 3933*, qty 1
motor clamp
(with heatsink)
3934, qty 2
3mm motor screw
4449, qty 2
4-40 locknut
6332, qty 3
battery clip
1:1
RACER & TEAM
6917, qty 4
4-40 x 3/8 screw
1:1
6928, qty 1
4-40 x 1 screw
1:1
6916, qty 2
4-40 x 1/2 screw
with hole
7336, qty 2
servo mount
7336, offset spacer
qty 2, thin
qty 2, thick
1:1
7337, qty 4
steel washer
1:1
7673, 6934*, qty 2
4-40 x 5/16 screw
9180, qty 4
servo horn
F.T. & TEAM KIT ONLY
1356, qty 1
blue titanium turnbuckle
RACER KIT ONLY
3867, qty 1
steel turnbuckle
6727, qty 1
servo tape
6338, qty 1
antenna tube and cap
1:11:1
1:1 1:1
3848 qty 1
foam spacer
1/16"
5/64"
3/32"
1:1
6272, qty 4
ball end dust cover
3902, qty 1
transponder mount
1:1
3929, qty 1
4-40 x 1.25 screw
3929, qty 1
motor clamp
spring
Slide one black O-ring
into the groove in the
threaded shock collar.
Use one drop of oil on
the O-ring before you
thread on the shock
collar.
Thread on the shock
collar. Make sure that
the shoulder is facing
down when threaded
on the body.
shoulder faces down
OIL
step 5
F.T.KIT ONLY
6860*, qty 4
4-40 x 3/8 screw
blue aluminum
F.T. KIT ONLY
3968*, qty 1
counterfeit
transponder
1:1
F.T. KIT ONLY
3927*, qty 1
clip-on radial heatsink
FACTORY TEAM
ONLY, STEP 5
NOT USED IN
FACTORY TEAM KITS
ON THREADED
SHOCK BODIES
See page 25 to set ride height for your kit.

18
step 1
ADD MOUNTS TO THE SERVO
Find the appropriate #9180 servo horn for your servo from the chart at
right. Install the #3858 ball end into the servo horn. Add the #6272 dust
cover. Remove the servo horn from your servo and replace it with the
#9180 horn that you selected, then fasten with the stock mounting
screw that came with your servo in the position shown below. DO NOT
POINT IT STRAIGHT UP!See drawing for correct dimension.
Find the appropriate #7336 offset spacer for your servo from the chart
at right. Attach the spacer, if any, in between the #7336 mount and the
servo with the #7337 washers and #6917 (6860*) screws.
9180
SERVO TYPE SPACER SERVO ARM
Airtronics
94102 no spacer A
Airtronics
94155, 94156, 94157, 94158, 94257, thick spacer A
94258, 94737, 94738, 94741, 94452
Futaba
S3003, S9404, S9402, S9303, S3401, no spacer F
S9101, S9202
Hitec
S-300, HS-303, HS-525BB, HS-545BB, no spacer H
HS-422, HS-425, HS-605BB,
HS-615MG, HS-925MG, HS-945MG
JR Z8450, Z8550,
NES-4721, NES-4735, Z4750 no spacer J
JR
Z250, Z550, Z2750 thin spacer J
KO
PS-1012 FET, PS-2000 FET, no spacer J
PS-2001 FET, PS-2004 FET,
PS-2015 FET
On Futaba servo S3003 and on all KO servos you will need to trim a
little off the sides of the servo ears. We have not tested any servos that
were released after mid-1999.
3858
6272
7336
offset spacer
7336
servo mount
7337
6917,
6860*
7337
step 2
MOUNT THE SERVO
Mount the servo to the chassis with two #7673
(6934*) screws.
Twist #6274 ball cups onto #1356 blue turnbuckle or
#3867 steel turnbuckle until you get the dimension
shown.
Use needle-nose pliers to attach the link
to the ball ends. 7673,
6934*
1.56 in
6274 1356 or 3867
step 3
INSTALL YOUR MOTOR
Attach the #3930 (3932*) motor
cam to the optional motor with two
#3934 button head motor screws.
Install the optional pinion gear of your
choice. (Refer to the gearing chart on
page 19.)
Install the two #4449 locknuts to the
underside of the chassis. These fit tight,
so be sure to put them in straight and
all the way in.
Slide the motor and cam down into the
groove of the chassis.
3930, 3932*
3934
3934
4449
4449
3931,
3933*
6928 3929
6274
39.6 mm
trim edges
so servo
will fit
trim edges
so servo
will fit
Motor not included in kit.
Pinion gear not included in kit.
1/16" (1.5mm)
See page 19, Radio Adjustments,
for more info on correctly
setting steering linkage.
See page 19,
Radio Adjustments,
for more info on correctly
setting steering linkage.
3929
Screw down the #6928 inner
screw first until the #3931
(3932*) motor clamp just
touches the chassis bulkhead.
Set your gear mesh.
Slide the #3929 spring onto the
#3929 screw and thread in only
until there is no free play
between
the screw and spring. Now tighten
the screw 2 to 3 turns. No more. It is
normal to have an approximately
.040"-.050" (1 to 1.2mm) gap remain
between the clamp and the
bulkhead, as shown.
6
Small gap,
.040-.050"
(1-1.2mm)
No gap
About .220"-.250" (5.5-6.5mm)
when correctly tightened
6917,
6860*
6917,
6860*
6917,
6860*

step 5 RADIO AND RECEIVER INSTALLATION
Cut a piece of #6727 servo tape and use it to attach your
optional ESC and switch where shown.
Cut a piece of #6727 servo tape and use it to attach your optional receiver where
shown.
Connect the ESC and steering servo to your receiver according to your radio or ESC
instructions. Then connect the motor to your ESC.
Push your receiver wire through the built-in antenna mount. Slide the wire through the
#6338 antenna and push the antenna firmly into the chassis antenna mount hole. Cap
the other end of the antenna tube and wire with the black rubber cap.
TRANSPONDER MOUNT
If needed, remove the transponder mount and cut away all the areas
shown in gray as shown in illustration.
Attach the mount to the servo where shown with servo tape.
FACTORY TEAM KIT ONLY: Push the #3968* counterfeit
transponder peg up through the hole in the mount and slide a #6332
body clip through the small hole on top of the mount.
ESC
receiver
6338
3
step 6 BATTERY INSTALLATION
Install your battery pack. See
which figure, at left or right, best
represents your battery
orientation.
Thread on the two #6916
screws. Aim the body clip hole
across the chassis.
Add the #3848 foam spacer.
Add the #3853 (3974*) battery
hold down strap, orienting it up
or down according to your
battery pack design. Adjust the
screws so the batteries are held
tight, but you are still able to
push the #6332 body clips
through the screws.
6916
6916
6916
6916
3853,
3974*
6332
6332
6332
6332
BAG I
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PARTS FOR:
Steps 1-2
7874, 7873*, qty 2
4-40 x 7/16 screw
1:1
6922, qty 2
4-40 x 1/2 screw
3897, qty 4
pivoting body mount
8874, qty 2
rear body post
6332, qty 8
body clip
6922
3848 3848
3852, qty 1
foam bumper
6338
8818
6922
1:1
switch
3902
cut out gray areas
attach
mount
here
19
8818, qty 2
front body post
TOOLS USED
1/16"
step 1
FRONT BODY
POSTS
Attach each
#8818 front body
post to the front
bumper with one
#6922 screw.
8818
step 4
FACTORY TEAM KITS ONLY:
Push the #3927* radial heatsink onto
the motor.
3853,
3974*
3968* 6332
3927*

BAG J
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PARTS FOR:
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TOOLS USED
6943, qty 4
8-32 locknut
step 1 step 2
TIRE ASSSEMBLY
Make a 1/8" hole in the #3951 TC3 wheel.
Insert the #3955 foam insert into the #3955 tire. Make
sure the insert is centered in the tire.
Install the #3955 tire and insert onto the #3951 wheel.
Glue the tire to the wheel with super glue (cyanoacrylic
glue #1597 Tire Adhesive) in four equally-spaced spots
around the tire on both sides. WARNING! Follow the
adhesive manufacturer's instructions for proper use and
safety. Wear eye and hand protection.
TIP: Place a rubber band around the tire to hold it tight to
the wheel while gluing.
Repeat steps for the three remaining tires.
MOUNT TIRES
Install the #3950 (3972*) wheel hex adaptor to the axle, lining up
the roll pin with the slot in the hex adapter.
Slide the wheels over the axle and tighten it down with a #6943
lock nut.
Install the remaining tires.
3951
3950, 3972*, qty 4
wheel hex adator
3951, qty 4
TC3 wheel
3955, qty 4
foam wheel insert
3955
3955
3950,
3972*
6943
5
3
step 2 REAR BODY POSTS
Place the rear #8874 body post to the front side of the rear
shock tower. Align the tab and hole and attach it with a
#7874 (7873*) screw.
Slide the #3897 pivoting body mount over the body post
so its holes line up with the fifth hole from the top. (Adjust
for proper hole later when you fit your body.)
Slide the #6332 body clip into the body post and pivoting
body mount. (You'll add another body clip after you install
your body.)
Repeat on the other rear body post.
8
6332
3897
Line up the pivoting body mount
with the post holes
7874, 7873*
3955, qty 4
TC3 tire
8874
FOAM BUMPER
Place the #3852 foam bumper
over the front body posts. (You
will trim it later to fit your body.)
Slide the #3897 pivoting body
mount over the body post so its
holes line up with the fourth
hole from the top. (Adjust for
proper hole later when you fit
your body.)
Slide the #6332 body clip into
the body post and pivoting
body mount. (You'll add
another body clip after you
install your body.)
Do both front posts.
6332
3897
3852
(after trimming)
4
Wheels and tires are not
included in Factory Team kits.
20

REMOVE THESE
PARTS FOR:
Steps 1-4
TOOLS USED
ROLL BAR LINKS
Thread one #8828 open cup and one closed
cup onto each 5/16" set screw to the
dimension shown at right.
1.01 or 25.6mm)
8828
open cup
8828
closed cup
8828
5/16" set screw
8828
open cup
8828
closed cup
8828
5/16" set screw
step 1
ADD PIVOTS
Place the aluminum #8830 anti-roll bar
pivots over the ends of the anti-roll bar
according to the dimension shown, and
tighten down with the #6951 set screw.
1 3/8" (1.38 or 35mm)
8830
6951
8830
6951
Bar shown right side up
step 2
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Place the anti-roll bar into the grooves
of the lower transmission case and
secure using two #9146 2-56 x 3/16"
screws. Do not overtighten; the roll bar
should move up and down freely.
Front Rear
Attach the open cup side of the linkages to
the antiroll bar.
Make sure your car is ready to run without
the body installed.
Drop your car from about 2" high onto a flat
surface.
Without moving the suspension, adjust the
link so it aligns with the balls exactly, then
snap it onto the balls with your needle nose
pliers. This ensures that the anti-roll bar is
not under tension when your vehicle is at
ride height.
Front Rear
step 3
step 4
WHAT ARE ANTI-ROLL BARS?
Anti-roll bars (also known as sway bars) are used to stabilize a car
from excessive chassis roll (which occurs when your car leans outward
through the turns by centrifugal force). Anti-roll bars are generally used
on smooth, high traction track conditions. If the conditions are very
bumpy, then anti-roll bars are probably not necessary.
WHEN ARE ANTI-ROLL BARS NEEDED?
If you are driving on a high traction surface and your car wants to oversteer, then
use the bar on the front only. This will decrease the front chassis roll and decrease
steering through the corner. This has the feeling of increasing rear traction.
If your car is understeering, then try the anti-roll bar kit on the rear only. The rear
anti-roll bar will decrease rear traction. This has the feeling of increasing steering.
8828*, qty 4
open cup
8828*, qty 4
closed cup
8828*, qty 4
5/16" set screw
3960*, qty 2
anti-roll bar
8830*, qty 4
pivot
6951*, qty 4
set screw
9146*, qty 4
screw