Tekno RC’s EB48 platform has been coming on strong over the past couple years. Their newest buggy has added a .4 to the name and features a slew of improvements over earlier models. Of course we were stoked to get one not just to review, but to post up an online build to help those …

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The Build – Part 7 The final step in our Tekno RC build is to attach the body, wing, wheels and tires. The kit comes with a clear body and white wing, however not wheels and tires so the choice is up to you depending on the surface you are racing on. And that’s a …

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The Build – Part 6 Since the Tekno RC EB48.4 is a competition-level buggy, I get to put competition-level electronics in it! For this step we’ll be installing some gear from Futaba, ProTek RC, Tekin! If you’re like me, you probably can’t wait to fire this thing up and here it hum. If you do, …

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The Build – Part 5 Ok, time for some shock action! The Tekno RC EB48.4 comes with a stellar set of dampers. Everything on these shocks is new, from the bodies to the internals. Even the springs are touted as new ‘Low Frequency’ springs. Let’s get ’em built! Boom! It’s starting to look like a …

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The Build – Part 4 Part 4 is going to be a really easy one – I’m making up for the super long Part 2! We have 3 steps – installing the center differential and the rear clip. See, short and sweet! Time to ramp the pace back up with the shocks. Let’s get to …

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The Build – Part 2 Part 2 of our Tekno RC EB48.4 build involves the bulkheads and suspension, both the front and rear. There is alot going on in this step, being quite a bit longer than usual. We’ll take a break in the middle so you can get a drink, grab a snack or …

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The Build – Part 3 Next up in our Tekno RC EB48.4 build is the steering. This buggy uses a bearing-supported dual bellcrank setup with adjustable bumpsteer and Ackermann. It also integrates a bellcrank mounted servo saver to help protect your expensive servo. Yup, it’s starting to look like a buggy. Great job – let’s …

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The Build – Part 1 The first part of our Tekno RC EB48.4 build has us working on the differentials. Both the front and rear are identical, being large fluid-filled units with hardened gears and outdrives. The center diff is similar, the only difference being the main gear. Part 1 of our build is done! …

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