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your static camber, insert the supplied 2.5 mm hex wrench through the
slit in the dust plug and engage the end of the pivot ball (compressing the
suspension until the arms are parallel to the ground will allow for easier hex
wrench engagement). The upper pivot ball is normally screwed all the way in.
Negative camber is achieved by screwing the pivot ball of the lower control
arm out. Note: When camber is changed, the toe angle of the wheel has to
be reset.
Static Camber Base Factory Settings
Front: 1-degree negative camber each side
Rear: 1-degree negative camber each side
Positive camber
Maximum Alignment Limits
(using stock push rod length)
Revo's maximum toe and camber alignment settings can be limited
by the ride height setting. Do not exceed the maximum limits or you
could experience interference between suspension components. The
ride height is controlled by where the push rod is installed in the lower
suspension arm. First determine which of the following configurations
you are using:
a. Stock Configuration – When the pushrod is in the middle position of the
lower control arm.
b. Raised Configuration - When the pushrod is in the raised position to
increase the vehicle's ride height (innermost hole in lower control arm).
c. Lowered Configuration - When the pushrod is in the lowered
position to decrease the vehicle's ride height (outermost hole in
lower control arm).
d. Long Travel Configuration – When the pushrod is in the middle
position of the lower control arm with the Long Travel rockers installed.
Front Suspension
The following are suggested maximum settings for the front suspension
in order to avoid interference between suspension components:
Available
Camber
Configuration
(degrees)
Stock
+3 to -5
Raised
+3 to -1
Lowered
+3 to -5
Long travel
+3 to -1
Rear Suspension
The following are suggested maximum settings for the rear suspension
for all configurations. Toe out is not normally used on the rear of Revo.
Available
Camber
Configuration
(degrees)
All
+3 to -5
Negative camber
Available Toe
(degrees)
Toe In
Toe Out
3
3
1
1
3
3
1
1
Available Toe
(degrees)
Toe In
Toe Out
3
2
Springs
The front and rear springs on Revo have different spring rates. The rear
springs are about 20% stiffer than the front springs. The spring's pre-
load tension can be adjusted by turning the spring pre-load adjuster.
Adjusting the pre-load changes the suspension sag. Suspension sag
basically defines how much the suspension compresses when the truck
is at rest. Adjust the pre-load so that the suspension compresses about
one third of its full suspension travel (see illustration). If suspension
sag is severe and requires a large increase of the spring pre-load to
compensate, then a firmer spring should be used. Firmer springs
(supplied) must be used when the Long Travel rocker arms are installed.
Use a stiffer spring to reduce
sag, reduce body lean, control
brake dive, and provide a firmer,
more responsive overall feel. If
Revo is lightened significantly,
softer springs will be necessary
to allow the suspension to sag
properly. Heavier configurations
will require stiffer springs.
Ride height is adjusted by
changing the length or position
of the push rods in the lower
suspension arms. See Ride Height
Adjustments on page 12. The suspension sag and spring pre-load should
be readjusted anytime the springs are removed and/or replaced.
Optional springs available from Traxxas are listed below. Refer to your
parts list for a complete part number listing. Higher rate springs are
stiffer. Springs can be identified by dots of color on one end.
90mm Travel
Dot Color
Spring Rate
14.8 lb/in (2.6 N/mm)
Yellow
16.6 lb/in (2.9 N/mm)
White
18.3 lb/in (3.2 N/mm)
Orange
(Standard Front)
20.0 lb/in (3.5 N/mm)
Green
21.7 lb/in (3.8 N/mm)
Gold
(Standard Rear)
23.4 lb/in (4.1 N/mm)
Tan
25.1 lb/in (4.4 N/mm)
Black
SHOCK TUNING
Shock Pistons
The shock pistons are Variable Damping Pistons. The piston design greatly
enhances the tuning ability of the suspension. The key to the shock's unique
operation is the flexible plate which seals two of the piston holes. When the
shock is compressed, full damping rate is delivered. While rebounding, this
new valve action allows additional bypass of shock fluid, speeding shock
response. The direction at which the shock responds faster depends on the
orientation of the piston and valve assembly. This is selectable by flipping
the piston assembly into the desired position as shown in the diagrams. For
off-road use, it is generally desirable for the shock to rebound faster than
compress, requiring the valve plate to be on the top of the piston (stock
position). The opposite is generally true for on-road use.
Stock
(Valve on top)
• Best for Off-Road
On Compression:
• Valve Closed
• Max Rate of
Compression
On Rebound:
• Valve Open
• Faster Response
Compression
Rebound
TUNING ADJUSTMENTS
120mm Travel
Dot Color
Spring Rate
28.0 lb/in (4.9 N/mm)
Silver
(Standard Front)
30.8 lb/in (5.4 N/mm)
Pink
33.7 lb/in (5.9 N/mm)
Blue
(Standard Rear)
36.5 lb/in (6.4 N/mm)
Purple
Note: 90mm Travel springs are
not recommended for use with
the Long Travel Rockers.
Flipped
(Valve on bottom)
• Best for On-Road
On Compression:
• Valve Open
• Faster
Compression
On Rebound:
• Valve Closed
• Slower Rebound
Compression
Rebound
REVO PLATINUM EDITION • 13
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