Thursday , 28 March 2024

Team Associated RC10B6D Build – Part 3 – Rear Suspension Pt1

Team Associated RC10B6D Build - Part 3 - Rear Suspension Pt1

The Build – Part 3
The rear suspension on the Team Associated B6D is similar to the B5M with, of course, a few changes. This is Part 1 of the rear suspension; we have to build the gearbox before final rear suspension assembly.

Build Notes:
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Step 1:
Team Associated RC10B6D Build - Part 3 - Rear Suspension Pt1
AE has included a bunch of inserts for the C mount. These blocks change the rear toe-in and anti-squat of the buggy. We’ll be starting with the 3-1 insert, the standard setting on most AE buggies. Clip these off the tree and press into the aluminum block as shown.
Step 2:
Team Associated RC10B6D Build - Part 3 - Rear Suspension Pt1
Attach the C block to the chassis; a light dip of threadlockers is suggested on these screws. Insert the hinge pins into the inserts, then slide the rear suspension arms into place. Note the orientation of the rear arms; the anti-roll bar ball should be towards the front. Slide the D arm mount into place over the hinge pins.
Step 3:
Team Associated RC10B6D Build - Part 3 - Rear Suspension Pt1
Team Associated has changed up the rear bumper and removed the gearbox brace from the tower – both wonderful fixes! Easily slide the rear bumper under the D arm mount and feed the two 16mm screws up through the holes in the bottom of the chassis. They will screw into the gearbox brace.
Step 4:
Team Associated RC10B6D Build - Part 3 - Rear Suspension Pt1
Here’s what the final assembly will look like.

Quick and easy – part 1 of the rear suspension done! Let’s build the gearbox and then it’s off to Part 2 of the rear suspension.

Team Associated B6D Build – Part 1 – Steering – Servo
Team Associated B6D Build – Part 2 – Front Suspension
Team Associated B6D Build – Part 3 – Rear Suspension Part 1
Team Associated B6D Build – Part 4 – Gearbox
Team Associated B6D Build – Part 5 – Rear Suspension Part 2
Team Associated B6D Build – Part 6 – Turnbuckles – Shock Towers
Team Associated B6D Build – Part 7 – Shocks
Team Associated B6D Build – Part 8 – Electronics

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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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