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Team Associated TC6.1 Build – Step 4 – Front Suspension

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Team Associated TC6.1 Build
Team Associated TC6.1 Build

The Build – Part 4
The front suspension is pretty straightforward; suspension arms and bulkheads. AE has cleaned up the arm mounts and made them much stronger than the TC6.

Build Notes:
Suspension arm shock inserts have been added to the TC6.1. Make sure you get insert them equally in both arms.

The same can be said for the arm mounts. Pay close attention that you build both the left and right sides the same.

Team Associated TC6.1 Build - Step 38
Team Associated TC6.1 Build - Step 38
Let’s start with the pair of front suspension arms. Take you inserts and install them as the instructions show. The might take a bit of pressure to insert. Make sure you build a left and a right.

Team Associated TC6.1 Build - Step 39
Team Associated TC6.1 Build - Step 39
Next, insert the droop screws. We’ll set these later.

Team Associated TC6.1 Build - Step 40
Team Associated TC6.1 Build - Step 40
Screw in the ball lower shock mounting ballstuds into the arms. These should feed through the plastic pieces you inserted a few steps ago. Once those are tight, slide the long hinge pins into place.

Team Associated TC6.1 Build - Step 41
Team Associated TC6.1 Build - Step 41
The arm mounts on the TC6.1 are now one piece and of different thicknesses (before there were various, thin inserts to control the width). Much better design now…thank you AE. Choose the widths you want and insert the blue aluminum inserts as shown. I would suggest starting with the kit arm mounts (0 offset).

Team Associated TC6.1 Build - Step 42
Team Associated TC6.1 Build - Step 42
Take your arm mounts and, as shown, slide them on the hinge pins. Don’t forget the wheelbase shims. A 1mm shims should go towards the front of the arms (the shock mount ball end side) and a 2mm shim should go on the rear of the arms. If you are having trouble keeping the assembly together, put a dab of black grease on the end of the hinge pin. That will help keep the arm mounts in place. Also, note the direction of the arm mounts (VERY IMPORTANT).

Team Associated TC6.1 Build - Step 43
Team Associated TC6.1 Build - Step 43
Using the 3x12mm screws (with a dab of loctite), mount the suspension arms to the bulkheads using the upper attachment hole (note the direction of the bulkheads). Team Associated has made all 4 of the aluminum bulkheads the same so there is no worries about mixing them up. Again, note the direction of the arm mounts and arm mount inserts. You’ll want these to be like the picture.

Team Associated TC6.1 Build - Step 44
Team Associated TC6.1 Build - Step 44
Once attached, pick up each assembly and make sure the arms move without ANY friction. If they don’t try loosening the 3x12mm screws and re-aligning the arm mounts.

Team Associated TC6.1 Build - Step 45
Team Associated TC6.1 Build - Step 45
Attach the pair of bulkheads to the chassis with the 3x5mm screws. A dab of loctite on these screws will ensure they don’t come loose while you’re on the track. Note the direction of the arms.

Part 5 – Assembling the rear suspension.
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Tony Phalen - As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!

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