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The Build – Part 13 In this step we will attach the shocks, front bumper and body mounts to the TC6.1. Build Notes: Depending on the body you run, you might need to trim your …

The Build – Part 12 In this step we will be building the rear hubs. AE has incorporated the same insert-style for rear toe as the did for the front steering knuckles. Build Notes: The …

The Build – Part 11 Up next is the front steering knuckles. AE has updated their caster blocks with adjustment inserts. These inserts can be changed to allow different degrees of caster. The rest of …

The Build – Part 10 We have split the top deck up into its own step simply because it is a pretty crucial step. We want to keep the chassis as flat as possible during …

The Build – Part 9 In this step we’ll assemble the spur gear to the center hub as well as attach the front and rear belts. We will also be installing the front spool and …

The Build – Part 8 While the steering setup on the TC6.1 is similar to other cars, the way the Ackermann is adjusted is all new. It’s very easy to adjust and doesn’t require you …

The Build – Part 7 Other than the shape of the shock towers and the positioning of the shock mount and camber links, the front and rear towers go together exactly the same way. Team …

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 …

The Build – Part 4 The front suspension is pretty straightforward; suspension arms and bulkheads. AE has cleaned up the arm mounts and made them much stronger than the TC6. Build Notes: Suspension arm shock …

The Build – Part 3 The drive axles and turnbuckles are the final ‘prep-steps’ before getting into the meat of our build. These are simple steps and shouldn’t take you long to complete. Build Notes: …