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  • Page 2: Introduction

    • Soldering iron • Wire cutters • FT hex wrenches (AE #1655) • Calipers or precision ruler • FT nut drivers (AE #1663-1668) • Green Slime shock lube (AE #1105) Associated Electrics, Inc. Customer Service 26021 Commercentre Dr. Tel: 949.544.7500 Lake Forest, CA 92630 Fax: 949.544.7501...
  • Page 3 :: Hardware - 1:1 Scale View Button Head (bhcs) Flat Head (fhcs) Set Screws 2.5x6mm (4675) 2.5x6mm (31520) 3x3mm (25225) 2.5x8mm (31448) 2.5x8mm (31521) 3x6mm (81257) 3x6mm (31541) 2.5x18mm (81259) 3x10mm (4671) 3x8mm (25201) 3x6mm (31531) 3x12mm (81258) Titanium (91592) Titanium (91580) 4x4mm (7732) 3x10mm (25202)

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    :: Table of Contents 1....Cover 16....Center Bulkhead Build (Bag M, N) 2....Introduction 17 - 18 ..Anti-Roll Bars Build (Bag O) 3....1:1 Hardware “Fold Out” 18 - 19..Shocks Build (Bag P, Q) 4....Table of Contents 20....Battery Tray Build (Bag R) 5 - 7 ....Differentials Build (Bag A, B, C) 21....Receiver Box / Linkage Build...

  • Page 5: Differentials Build

    6/15 :: Differential Build (Front and Rear) - Bag A, B, C - Step 1 89115 89120 89120 Diff Diff Diff Housing Outdrive Shims 89121 91564 Diff O-Ring 8x16x5 Bearing 89121 Racer’s Tip: Use black grease Diff O-Ring (#6588) to lube the O-Rings before installation! 81008...
  • Page 6 :: Differential Build (Front and Rear) - Bag A, B, C - Step 4 89116 Diff 89120 Gasket Diff Sun 89208 Gear 3x14mm Racer’s Tip: FHCS Use black grease (#6588) to coat the Diff Gasket before installation! Front Diff Fluid: 10,000cst #5455 Racer’s Tip: Fill diff to the top of...

  • Page 7: Steering / Chassis Build

    :: Differential Build (Center) - Bag A, B, C - Step 7 89120 89120 89519 Diff Diff Plastic Outdrive Shims Spur Gear, 89121 91564 Diff O-Ring 8x16x5 Bearing 89121 Diff O-Ring Racer’s Tip: 81008 Use black grease Diff (#6588) to Outdrives lube the O-Rings before installation!
  • Page 8 :: Steering / Chassis Build - Bag D, E - Step 2 81087 Servo Saver Tube Racer’s Tip: 81087 Use black grease Servo (#6588) to lube Saver the bellcrank halves 81087 Shim before installation! Servo Saver 31511 81086 Spring 2x5mm Steering SHCS Bellcrank...

  • Page 9: Front Gearbox Build

    :: Front Gearbox Build - Bag F, G - Step 1 91561 81015 6x12x4mm Gearbox, Bearing (Inboard) 89221 Racer’s Tip: 5x4mm Use black grease (#6588) to Set Screw lube the Diff Pinion before installation! 81003 81020 Diff Pinion Center Gear, 13T Universal, (76mm) 81015...
  • Page 10 :: Front Gearbox Build - Bag F, G - Step 4 81112 Kit Setup: Body Post, 89214 Front 4x12mm FHCS 81030 Top Plate 89216 Locknut 25201 3x8mm FHCS 81260 81032 81050 4x14mm Chassis 81045 Arm Mount BHCS Brace, Arm Mount Insert, Front Middle Down...

  • Page 11: Front Uprights Build

    :: Front Uprights Build - Bag H, I - Step 1 89096 Wheel 81065 Hex Pin Steering Block 81019 Universal, (93.5mm) 25225 3x3mm 91565 Set Screw 8x16x5mm 81081 Bearing, 89221 Hex Drive, Flanged 5x4mm 17mm Set Screw (Blue) :: Front Uprights Build - Bag H, I - Step 2 25202 25211 3x10mm...

  • Page 12: Rear Gearbox Build

    :: Front Uprights Build - Bag H, I - Step 4 81113 81262 Front 4x10mm Bumper FHCS 89216 Locknut 81264 4x20mm FHCS 89214 89214 4x12mm 4x12mm FHCS FHCS :: Rear Gearbox Build - Bag J, K - Step 1 91561 81015 6x12x4mm Gearbox,...
  • Page 13 :: Rear Gearbox Build - Bag J, K - Step 3 Note that each arm is Kit Setup: marked with a R for the 81059 Right Arm or an L for 81047 Rear Arm 81058 the Left Arm. Mud Guard Rear Arm Mount (C) 81050...
  • Page 14 :: Rear Gearbox Build - Bag J, K - Step 6 25211 81027 81196 3x10mm Shock Shock BHCS Tower, 25203 Bushing Kit Setup: Rear 3x12mm FHCS 81112 Body Post, Rear 89225 81094 3x24mm Upper Link SHCS Mount :: Rear Gearbox Build - Bag J, K - Step 7 25203 3x12mm FHCS...

  • Page 15: Rear Uprights / Turnbuckles

    :: Rear Uprights / Turnbuckles Build - Bag L - Step 1 89096 91565 Wheel 8x16x5mm Hex Pin Bearing, Flanged 89221 81075 5x4mm Rear Hub Set Screw 81018 Universal, (90.5mm) 25225 81081 3x3mm Hex Drive, Set Screw 17mm (Blue) :: Rear Uprights / Turnbuckles Build - Bag L - Step 2 Kit Setup: 81094 89269...

  • Page 16: Cover

    :: Rear Uprights / Turnbuckles Build - Bag L - Step 4 81093 89526 81093 Rod End, 4x50mm Rod End, Turnbuckle Steering Turnbuckle 26.40mm (1.04”) :: Center Bulkhead / Brakes Build - Bag M, N- Step 1 81304 81299 25211 RC8B3e Center RC8B3e 3x10mm...
  • Page 17 :: Anti-Roll Bars Build - Bag 0 - Step 1 81150 81150 89203 Steering Turnbuckles Anti-Roll Anti-Roll 3x16mm removed Bar Pivot Bar Rod BHCS for view clarity. 81258 When Installing the 3x12mm set screw into the Set Screw rod ends, tighten to 6mm.

  • Page 18: Shocks Build (Bag P, Q

    :: Anti-Roll Bars Build - Bag 0 - Step 4 25225 3x3mm Set Screw 31521 2.5x8mm 81257 BHCS 3x6mm Set Screw Tighten #81257 set screws just enough to still allow the Rear Hub Turnbuckles anti-roll bar to move freely. removed for view clarity. :: Shocks Build - Bag P, Q - Step 1 89215 81160...
  • Page 19 :: Shocks Build - Bag P, Q - Step 3 Compress shock shaft half way. Let shock fluid bleed from cap, then Leave a gap when tighten cap. Some residual shock installing the shock cap. fluid may appear from For less rebound, compress shock your first few runs shaft farther before tightening the around the shock cap...

  • Page 20: Battery Tray Build (Bag R

    :: Battery Tray Build - Bag R - Step 1 81298 ESC not RC8B3e included! Battery Foam 6727 Servo Tape 89506 Hook and Loop Battery Strap 81297 RC8B3e Battery Tray :: Battery Tray Build - Bag R - Step 2 Install the ESC wire as shown first.
  • Page 21 :: Receiver Box Build - Bag S - Step 1 89218 Receiver 25187 not included! 3x8mm Transponder not included! 3x14mm Washer BHCS 6727 When spacing your Servo not Servo servos, make sure the included! servo does not touch Tape 9907 the chassis when Grommet installed.
  • Page 22 Tires: When gluing tires to wheels, use a fast-curing tire glue (CA) (AE #1597). This is available at your local hobby shop. Make sure to clean the mounting surface of the tire and wheel with alchohol for best adhesion.

  • Page 23: Droop Settings

    :: Droop Settings Set droop by measuring overall length of shock (from standoff to shock pin) while the chassis is elevated above your working surface. The shocks should be fully extended. Kit setup for front droop is 104mm shock length, and 124mm shock length for the rear. If the shock length is too long, adjust by turning the droop screws clockwise.
  • Page 24 :: Shocks :: Shock Fluid 5420 10 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 2oz. 81156 RC8B3 Shock Kit (Front) 5421 20 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 2oz. 81157 RC8B3 Shock Kit (Rear) 5422 30 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 2oz. 81160 RC8B3 Shock Body, 30.5mm 5423 40 Weight Silicone Shock Fluid 2oz.
  • Page 25 :: Front / Rear Gear Differential :: Center Gear Differential 81002 RC8B3 Diff Ring Gear, 44T 81008 RC8B3 Diff Outdrives 81008 RC8B3 Diff Outdrives 89115 Diff Housing 89115 Diff Housing 89116 Diff Gasket 89116 Diff Gasket 89120 Diff Sun/Planet Gears, Includes 89117 Diff Shims Washers and Pins, Set...
  • Page 26 :: Front Gearbox 4675 2.5 x 6mm FHCS 25620 3 x 10mm SHCS 31521 2.5 x 8mm BHCS 89221 81003 RC8B3 Diff Pinion Gear, 13T 81015 RC8B3 Gearbox 81020 RC8B3 Center Universal, 76mm 81015 81045 RC8B3 Arm Mount, A 81046 RC8B3 Arm Mount, B 81020 81050...
  • Page 27 :: Steering 25201 3 x 8mm FHCS 25211 3 x 10mm BHCS 31404 31404 Bearing, 6 x 10 x 3mm 31511 2 x 5mm SHCS 81087 81086 RC8B3 Steering Bellcrank 81087 RC8B3 Servo Saver Tube 81087 81088 RC8B3 Steering Bellcrank Nut 81087 81087 81089...
  • Page 28 :: Front Suspension 25202 3 x 10mm FHCS 25211 3 x 10mm BHCS 25225 3 x 3mm Set Screw 81055 81019 RC8B3 Universal, 93.5mm 81072 81054 RC8B3 Front Arms 81055 RC8B3 Front Upper Arms 81056 RC8B3 Suspension Arm Endcap 81055 25211 81060 RC8B3 Hinge Pin Set...
  • Page 29 :: Radio Tray / Servo Linkage 4617 Front Bulkhead Shims 4 ea. 9907 6338 Antenna Tube with Cap, Black 9907 Receiver Box Grommets 2 ea. 25187 3 x 14mm BHCS 25188 3 x 20mm BHCS 25202 3 x 10mm FHCS 25187 25215 M3 Locknut, Black...
  • Page 30 :: Front Chassis Brace :: Rear Chassis Brace 2208 Large Hood Pins 25188 3 x 20mm BHCS 25201 3 x 8mm FHCS 25215 M3 Locknut, Black 81030 RC8B3 Top Plate 81032 RC8B3 Chassis Brace 81032 RC8B3 Chassis Brace 89214 4 x 12mm FHCS 81049 RC8B3 Upper Link Mount 89216...
  • Page 31 American Bumper Sticker 1596 FT Locking Adhesive 3820 AE Logo Decal Sheet 1597 FT Tire Adhesive, Medium 3834 AE Blue Embossed Logo Sticker 5450 Silicone Diff Fluid 1,000CST 9787 FT Chassis Protective Sheet 5451 Silicone Diff Fluid 2,000CST 89152 RC8 Wheels (White)
  • Page 32 :: Reedy Motors :: Factory Team and Option Parts 25392 3mm Blue Locknut, Flanged Flat Sensor Wire 70mm 29213 Servo Wire Extension Flat Sensor Wire 110mm 31550 M3 Aluminum Lock Nut Flat Sensor Wire 150mm 89094 Nyloc Wheel Hex Nuts, Blue Flat Sensor Wire 200mm 89095 Wheel Hex, Aluminum...

  • Page 33: Notes

    SP92** AE Retro T-shirt, White (S, M, L, XL-5XL) 3720 8 Inch Nylon Wire Ties SP93** AE 2013 Worlds T-shirt - Blue (S, M, L, XL-5XL) 3987 FT Droop Gauge SP96** AE Womens Retro - Pink (S, M, L, XL)

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