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The Build – Part 7 The Team Associated TC7 comes with front and rear anti-roll bars, both of which are very easy to assemble and install. Follow along. While the mounting point is slightly different, …

The Build – Part 6 In Part 6, I will be attaching the shocks, front bumper and battery mounting parts. Easy peasy. Quick and easy, right? Getting closer – just two more steps to go! …

The Build – Part 5 Part 5 of the Team Associated TC7 build has us assembling the drivetrain; installation of the steering and rear hubs. We’ll also be using the turnbuckles we built earlier. Look …

The Build – Part 4 In this step I’ll be installing the one-piece center bulkhead, spur gear and belts. I’ll also be installing the front and rear differentials as well as the shock towers. A …

The Build – Part 3 The next step in our Team Associated TC7 build is the suspension. This suspension is similar to the TC6.2, using separate hinge pin blocks and inserts to control things like …

The Build – Part 1 I’m going to kick off our TC7 build with the shocks. Team Associated has included a set of FOX shocks with the Genuine Kashima Coating, so you know they’re going …

The Build – Part 2 Part 2 of the Team Associated TC7 build revolves around the differentials. The front end uses a locked diff, or spool, while the rear uses a fluid-filled gear diff. This …

Rogue Element Components has issued a NUTPOCALYPSE 2016 warning! What is that, you might ask? Well, how about a re-issue of every axle nut they’ve ever made! Included in this re-issue list are 6 different …

RC4WD has something new for those of you that crave trail driving 24/7! Check out the new Gelande II RTR! Wait, what’s new about it? Well, how about the fact that it’s only 1:18 scale! …

Team Associated has released a set of Factory Team aluminum steering posts for you AE 1:8 scaler. These aluminum posts save 9 grams over the stock parts as well as giving your 8-series an added …