Team Associated RC8.2 Build – Part 6 – Rear Suspension
Team Associated RC8.2 Build
The 1/8th scale nitro class is one of the biggest and most prestigious racing classes in our industry. Being one of the top dogs in this class, Team Associated has had quite a bit of success with their RC8 nitro buggy. Recently, the A-Team conjured up some new parts for their 1/8th scale for the Worlds and were very happy with it’s success. I will be doing an online build of this new generation buggy, the RC8.2. Enjoy.
Build Notes:
The rear hub carrier interferes with the rear suspension arm. Check the step below to remedy this.
The Build – Part 6
The rear suspension is a little time consuming but not hard at all. Take your time, don’t forget your loctite and grease and you’ll be good to go.
Team Associated RC8.2 Build Step 68
Open your GG parts bag. This bag contains the FT upgrades; anti-roll bars, blue aluminum D-arm mount and the lightweight outdrives.
Team Associated RC8.2 Build Step 69
Build the rear CVA’s like exactly how you built the front ones. Remember to use a liberal amount of grease.
Team Associated RC8.2 Build Step 70
Insert the bearings into the rear hub carrier. Make sure they site flush in the carrier.
Team Associated RC8.2 Build Step 71
Team Tip: There is a slight interference issue with the rear arms and hub carrier. As is, the rear does not extend to full droop. Trim off a little bit of the hub carrier tab to fix this. Updated arms are on the way from AE.
Team Associated RC8.2 Build Step 72
Insert your CVA’s into the rear hub carriers. Don’t forget the bearing shields.
Team Associated RC8.2 Build Step 73
Install the wheel hexes. Use a little loctite on the screw to secure it in place.
Team Associated RC8.2 Build Step 74
After you remove them from the parts tree, trim any remaining flashing off of the suspension arms.
Team Associated RC8.2 Build Step 75
Install the droop screws into the suspension arms. Note the specialty screws used and the direction they insert into the arm.
Team Associated RC8.2 Build Step 76
Assemble the anti-roll bar links…
Team Associated RC8.2 Build Step 77
…and attach them to the suspension arms. Note the direction of the upper pivot ball. The bigger end should be towards the outside of the arm.
Team Associated RC8.2 Build Step 78
Attach the mud guard. These are direction so pay attention that you are installing them on the correct sides.
Team Associated RC8.2 Build Step 79
Again, thanks AE for pre-building these. My fingers thank you even more.
Team Associated RC8.2 Build Step 80
Attach the turnbuckles to the hub carrier. Note the orientation of the turnbuckles…they are directional.
Team Associated RC8.2 Build Step 81
Attach the hub carrier to the rear suspension arm. Note the direction. For the starting setup, insert the two red spacers towards the rear of the arm, or on the side away from the mud guard.
Team Associated RC8.2 Build Step 82
Attach the arms to the rear bulkhead. The hinge-pin inserts are a #1 dot so they aren’t directional.
Team Associated RC8.2 Build Step 83
The two 50mm screws lock the rear arm mount into place. At this time, check to make sure your suspension arms have free movement. If they don’t, disassemble and find the issue. They need to have free movement.
Team Associated RC8.2 Build Step 84
Slide the CVA bone into the diff outdrive and screw the turnbuckle to the shock tower.
Team Associated RC8.2 Build Step 85
Slide the anti-roll bar into the pivot balls in the arm and set screw into place. Use a dab of loctite to prevent them from vibrating out. Next, attach the anti-roll bar mount.
Team Associated RC8.2 Build Step 86
Assemble the rear wing…
Team Associated RC8.2 Build Step 87
…and attach it to the rear bulkhead. Put a dab of grease on the locknuts if they don’t stay in place while assembling.
Team Associated RC8.2 Build Step 88
Attach the through-screw to secure the wing in place. Insert the pair of set screws, tightening down until they touch the anti-roll bar, then back off 1/2 turn. All you want to do is take up the slack in the mount, not prevent movement.
Team Associated RC8.2 Build Step 89
Place the gearbox gasket onto the chassis. Apply a little grease to hold it in place. A little dab will do ya.
Team Associated RC8.2 Build Step 90
Attach the rear suspension to the chassis with the 4 12mm screws. Swing the chassis brace down and secure it with the 18mm screw. Wah-lah, rear suspension done!
Stay tuned for Part 7 – Assembling the center differential.
Team Associated RC8.2 Build – Part 1 – Chassis/Steering
Team Associated RC8.2 Build – Part 2 – Differentials
Team Associated RC8.2 Build – Part 3 – Front Bulkhead
Team Associated RC8.2 Build – Part 4 – Front Suspension
Team Associated RC8.2 Build – Part 5 – Rear Bulkhead
Team Associated RC8.2 Build – Part 6 – Rear Suspension
Team Associated RC8.2 Build – Part 7 – Center Differential
Team Associated RC8.2 Build – Part 8 – Shocks
Team Associated RC8.2 Build – Part 9 – Radio Tray
Team Associated RC8.2 Build – Part 10 – Linkage
Team Associated RC8.2 Build – Part 11 – Engine and Fuel Tank
Team Associated RC8.2 Build – Part 12 – Body/Wheels/Tires
