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All of the toe links are
installed on the truck so the
left-hand thread indicators
point to the same direction.
This makes it easier to
remember which way to turn
the wrench to increase or
decrease toe link length (the
direction is the same at all
four corners). Note that the
groove in the hex indicates
the side of the toe link with
the left-hand threads.
Rear toe-in can be adjusted
using accessory rear axle
carriers, Traxxas Part #1952X.
These can add or remove 1.5°
toe per side, for a total of 1 to
4 degrees per side.
24 • STAMPEDE 4x4 VXL
BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS
Once you become familiar with driving your model, you might need
to make adjustments for better driving performance
Adjusting Gear Mesh
Incorrect gear mesh is the most
common cause of stripped spur gears.
Gear mesh should be checked and
adjusted anytime a gear is replaced.
Access the gears by removing the
single screw on the gear cover.
To set the gear mesh, loosen the
motor screw. Cut a narrow strip of
notebook paper and run it into the
gear mesh. Slide the motor and pinion
gear into the spur gear. Retighten the
motor screws and then remove the
strip of paper. You should be able to
run a fresh strip of paper through the
gears without binding them.
Adjusting the Toe-in
Geometry and alignment specs play
an important role in your model's
handling. Take the time to set them
correctly. Turn off TSM (see page 17); then, set the steering trim on
your transmitter to neutral. Now, adjust your servo and tie rods so
that both wheels are pointing straight ahead and are parallel to
each other (0° toe-in). This will ensure the same amount of steering
in both directions.
For increased stability add 1° to 2° of toe in to each front wheel. Use
the turnbuckles to adjust the alignment.
1°-2°
Toe-in
Toe Base Factory Settings
Front: 0-degrees
Rear: 2.5-degree toe-in each side
Adjusting the Camber
The camber angle of both the front and rear wheels can be adjusted
with the camber links (upper turnbuckles). Use a square or right-
angle triangle to set the camber accurately. Adjust the front wheels
to 1° to 2° of negative camber. In the rear, adjust the wheels to 1° to
2° of negative camber. These adjustments should be set with the
truck positioned at its normal ride height.
1°-2°
Strip of
Paper
Static Camber Base Factory Settings
Motor
Front: 1-degree negative camber each side
Screw
Rear: 1-degree negative camber each side
Shock Mounting Positions
Big bumps and rough
terrain require a softer
suspension with the
maximum possible
suspension travel and
ride height. Racing on a
1°-2°
prepared track or on-road
use requires a lower ride
height and firmer, more
progressive suspension
settings. The more
progressive suspension
settings help reduce body
roll (increased roll stiffness),
dive during braking, and
squat during acceleration.
1°-2°
Camber
* The shock guards must be removed on
the front arms to access position 4.
** The shock guards must be removed on
the front or rear arms to access position 5.
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