Team Associated TC6.1 Build – Step 5 – Rear Suspension

The Build – Part 5
The rear suspension is an almost exact duplicate build as the front suspension. If you’re doing this build in order (which I hope you are), this step should be quick and easy.

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

Again, make sure you pay close attention to the direction of the arm mounts.

As you did with the front suspension arms, press the arm inserts into the arm as the directions show. You’ll want to be using the middle hole (I am following a different setup so the picture shows the outside hole).

Screw the droop screws into the arms. Again, we’ll adjust these at a later time.

Screw in the shock mount ball studs and slide the inner hinge pins into place.

Assemble the arm mounts. We are using the 0 dot (or 0 degree) mounts. Pay close attention to the assembly to make sure you have a left and right set.

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 rear of the arms (the shock mount ball end side) and a 2mm shim should go on the front 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).

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). Again, note the direction of the arm mounts and arm mount inserts. You’ll want these to be like the picture.

Once attached, you’ll want to do the swing test like you did for the front arms. Remember, we want zero friction when swinging the suspension arms.

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 6 – Attaching the motor mount.
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