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Associated Electrics RC8B4.1e Team Kit Manual

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  • Page 2 • Wire Cutters • Calipers or a Precision Ruler • Ride Height Gauge • Turnbuckle Wrench - (#1114) • Wheel Nut Wrench 17mm - (#1571) Associated Electrics, Inc. Customer Service 21062 Bake Parkway Tel: 949.544.7500 Lake Forest, CA 92630 Fax: 949.544.7501...
  • Page 3 :: Hardware - 1:1 Scale View :: 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) 3x5mm (31540) 2.5x18mm (81259) 3x10mm (4671) 3x6mm (31541) 3x6mm (31531) 3x12mm (81258) 3x8mm (25201)
  • Page 4 Each part in the This symbol indicates a Racers Tip. foldout has a number assigned to it for ordering replacement parts. Associated Electrics, Inc. Customer Service 21062 Bake Parkway Tel: 949.544.7500 Lake Forest, CA 92630 Fax: 949.544.7501...
  • Page 5 1/24 :: Differential Build (Front and Rear) - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 1 :: Differential Build (Front and Rear) - Bag 1.1, 1.2 - Step 1 81383 81385 81383 Diff Sun Outdrive Gear, 18T, O-Ring 2.5x12mm 5.8x1.9mm Center Diff HTC Gearset is bagged separately.
  • Page 6 :: Differential Build Differential Build (Front and Rear) (Front and Rear) - Bag - Bag 1.1, 1.2 1.1, 1.2 - Step 4 - Step 4 25202 M3x10mm FHCS Racer’s Tip: Fill diff above the cross Front Diff Fluid: pins, below the planet 15,000cst #5447 gears as shown.
  • Page 7 :: Differential Build Differential Build (Center) (Center) - Bag - Bag 1.1, 1.2 1.1, 1.2 - Step 7 - Step 7 81384 81380 Diff 81380 Diff Sun Gasket Gear, 20T, 2.5x12mm Racer’s Tip: Use black grease (#6588) to coat the back side of the Align pin with diff gasket (i.e.
  • Page 8 :: Shocks Build Shocks Build - - Bag Bag 2.1 2.1 - Step 2 - Step 2 81512 Shock Cap Insert 81452 RC8B3.2 Racer’s Tip: Use green slime 91492 Shock Cap (#1105) to 2x4mm lube the o-rings BHCS before installation! 91492 81190 Gasket...
  • Page 9 :: Turnbuckles Build Turnbuckles Build - - Bag Bag 3.1 3.1- Step 1 - Step 1 Steering Servo Turnbuckle 81521 6260 81521 Steering Link 25.40mm Steering Link Rod End, Short Turnbuckle Rod End, Short Curved Set aside until page 22 11.50mm (0.45”) :: :: Turnbuckles Build Turnbuckles Build - - Bag...
  • Page 10 :: Steering / Chassis Steering / Chassis Build Build - Bag 4.1 - Bag 4.1 - - Step 1 Step 1 81091 81577 31540 Steering RC8B4e 3x5mm Post Side FHCS Guards 25201 3x8mm FHCS Loosely attach 3x5mm FHCS and 81644 then install 3x8mm RC8B4.1 FHCS.
  • Page 11 :: Steering / Chassis Steering / Chassis Build Build - Bag - Bag 4.1 4.1 - - Step 4 Step 4 25201 3x8mm FHCS 81518 Steering Rack 81517 Steering Bellcrank 3mm hex wrench fits bellcrank nut hex. :: Front Gearbox Front Gearbox Build Build - Bag 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 - Bag 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 - - Step 1...
  • Page 12 :: Front Gearbox Front Gearbox Build Build - Bag - Bag 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 - - Step 3 Step 3 Build left and right side! Kit Setup: Droop Screw: Kit Setup: 1.5mm Start here, adjust to 81520 101mm Arm Mount shock length.
  • Page 13 :: Front Gearbox Front Gearbox Build Build - Bag - Bag 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 - - Step 6 Step 6 Tighten 3x6mm set screws 81524 just enough to still allow the 89214 Body Post, anti-roll bar to move freely. 25225 4x12mm Front...
  • Page 14 :: Front Gearbox Front Gearbox Build Build - Bag - Bag 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 - - Step 9 9 Build left and right side! 81446 31521 Caster Clip, Add 1.0mm caster clip behind 2.5x8mm 1.0mm suspension arm. Adjust final arm BHCS spacing by adding remaining clips in front of arm until fit is tight and...
  • Page 15 :: Steering Blocks Steering Blocks Build Build - Bag 6.1 - Bag 6.1 - - Step 3 Step 3 81056 Suspension Endcap 81072 Pillow Ball Shim (1.4mm) Pillow Ball Shims 81072 25620 Pillow M3x10mm Ball Shim SHCS 0.35mm 0.7mm 1.4mm (0.7mm) :: Steering Blocks Steering Blocks Build...
  • Page 16 :: Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 1 Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 1 81565 Dogbone 81543 Outdrive, Gearbox, Rear (Inboard) 89221 Racer’s Tip: M5x4mm Use black grease (#6588) to Set Screw lube the diff pinion before installation! 91559...
  • Page 17 :: Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 4 Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 4 81512 Droop Screw: 81260 81585 Kit Setup: Anti-Roll Kit Setup: M4x14mm Anti-Roll 1.5mm Bar Link BHCS Bar Pivot 81641 Hinge 81455...
  • Page 18 :: Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 7 Rear End Build - Bag 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 - Step 7 25189 81525 3x22mm Chassis BHCS Brace 89214 Mount Racer’s Tip: 4x12mm Tune the FHCS rear end for more flex with#81562 ball end insert here...
  • Page 19 :: Rear Hubs Build Rear Hubs Build - Bag 8.1, 8.2 - Step 1 Tighten set Build two! 89096 screw before camber link Wheel installation. Hex Pin 81642 25215 B4.1 Rear 3x6mm Hub Plates Set Screw (standard) 25215 Locknut 81081 Wheel Hex, +0mm Wide 91564...
  • Page 20 :: C :: Center Bulkhead enter Bulkhead - - Bag 9.1 Bag 9.1 - Step 1 - Step 1 Note: Do not use Rear Motor Direction on ESC to Reverse brake rotor guides Weight Bias Setting 89216 on center bulkheads Center Diff Adapter Position 81448 Locknut...
  • Page 21 :: C :: Center Bulkhead enter Bulkhead - - Bag 9.1 Bag 9.1 - Step 3 - Step 3 81582 RC8B4e 89454 Optional! Motor Mount, 3x12mm 30mm fan Lower 81582 (not included) SHCS RC8B4e Motor Mount, Upper 81114 Engine Mount Fan, motor, and pinion Washer not included.
  • Page 22 :: Radio Tray Radio Tray Build Build - - Bag Bag 11.1 11.1 - Step 2 - Step 2 Spline Count 4675 2.5x6mm FHCS Printed here 81572 81556 25215 RC8B4e Servo Horn Receiver Box, (Steering) Locknut Upper 81556 Servo Horn 91048 Insert HD Ball...
  • Page 23 :: Battery Tray Battery Tray Build Build - - Bag Bag 12.1 12.1 - Step 1 - Step 1 81584 Hook and Loop Strap !!!ALERT!!! Reverse ESC Setup needs motor rotation = REV 81574 25201 ESC in Reverse Motor Rotation only Battery Battery program...
  • Page 24 :: Wheels / Tires / Body Wheels / Tires / Body - - Misc. Misc. - Step 2 - Step 2 Install wheel nuts with the Install wheel nuts with the serrated edge serrated edge towards the wheel. towards the wheel. 81082 81082 Wheel Nuts,...
  • Page 25 :: 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 101mm shock length, and 126mm shock length for the rear using “C” hole. If the shock length is too long, adjust by turning the droop screws clockwise.