Wednesday , 11 March 2026

RC Suspension Tuning Guide – Anti-Dive

RC Tuning - Anti-Squat

What is Anti-Dive?
Anti-Dive (AKA Pro-Squat) describes the angle of the front inner hinge pin. If the pin is angled forward (rear mount higher than the front), the result is Anti-Dive.

You can adjust this setting by either raising the front mount or lowering the rear one.

See also: Anti-Squat, Caster, Kickup

What Does Anti-Dive Do
Flatter Angle
• Decreases Anti-Dive

Steeper Angle
• Adds Anti-Dive
• Increases corner entry steering
• Decreases caster at the front wheels
• Reduces weight transfer to the front end when braking into corners

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