Team Associated RC10 American Custom Semitruck 6x6 Electric Kit Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Team Associated product. This assembly manual contains instructions and tips for building and maintaining your new vehicle. Please take a moment to read through this manual to help familiarize yourself with these steps. We are continually changing and improving our designs; therefore, actual parts may appear slightly different than in the illustrations. New parts will be noted on supplementary sheets.

Vehicle Features

• Factory Team oil-filled, aluminum threaded Gold shock bodies
• Factory Team front universals
• 6 Wheel Drive
• 3 differentials included
• Factory Team adjustable blue turnbuckles
• Front and rear adjustable sway bars
• Gold Aluminum 6wd Semi Truck Chassis
• Center aluminum differential spool
• Sealed differentials
• Exclusive Natural White parts
• Adjustable hook and loop battery straps
• Injection-molded brake calipers and rotors
• Gold Aluminum motor plate
• POM-filled injection-molded pivot balls
• Sealed rubber ball bearings
• Steel ring and pinion gears
• Adjustable shock mounting positions
• Front and rear independent suspension
• Fully detailed 3pc Racing Semi Truck body
• Silver Satin Wheels
• All new Rear Diffuser white

Additional Items Needed

Your new Kit comes unassembled. There are some items you will need to complete your kit (refer to website for suggestions):

• Peak Detection Charger or LiPo Compatible Charger
• 2/3S LiPo battery pack w/High Current T Plug (shorty packs only)
• Transmitter and Receiver
• Servo
• Motor
• Servo Tape (AE# 6727)
• AA-size batteries for transmitter
• ESC
• FT Tire Glue (AE# 1597)
• FT Tire Glue (AE# 1697)

Other Helpful Items

• Silicone Shock Fluid
• Green Slime Shock Lube (AE # 1105)
• Thread Locking Compound (AE # 1596)
• 7 Piece Hex Driver Set (AE # 1650)
• Calipers or a Precision Ruler
• Silicone Diff Fluid
• Body Scissors (AE # 1737)
• FT Hex/Nut Driver Set (AE #1519)
• Reamer / Hole Punch (AE #1499)
• Hobby Knife
• Wire Cutters
• Soldering Iron
• Needle Nose Pliers

Hardware - 1:1 Scale View

Flat Head Screws (fhcs)

2.5x10mm (31350), 2.5x14mm (41077), 3x6mm (31541), 3x8mm (25201), 3x10mm (25202), 3x12mm (25203), 3x14mm (89208), 3x16mm (25204), 3x20mm (89210)

LP Socket Head Screws (lp shcs)

3x6mm (41089), 3x10mm (41090), 3x16mm (41093), 3x18mm, 3x20mm (41091)

Socket Head Screws (shcs)

2x5mm (31511), 2x8mm (7187), 2.5x6mm (41079), 2.5x10mm (41087), 2.5x14mm (71032), 2.5x16mm (41086)

Button Head Screws (bhcs)

2x3mm (31509), 2x4mm (31510), 2.5x6mm (31520), 2.5x8mm (31521), 2.5x10mm (31522), 3x5mm (31530), 3x6mm (31531), 3x8mm (31532), 3x10mm (25211), 3x12mm (89202), 3x14mm (25187), 3x16mm (89203), 3x18mm (2308), 3x20mm (25188), 3x22mm (25189), 3x24mm (89204), 3x26mm (89205), 3x28mm (41078)

Set Screws

3x3mm (25225), 3x5mm (89219), 3x4mm (91158), 3x16mm (4689), 4x16mm (4677)

Pivot Balls

Pivot Ball, Short (42041), Pivot Ball, Long, Upper Shock (42041)

Locknuts

M2.5 Locknuts (89215), M3 Locknuts (25215), Aluminum (31550), M4 Locknut W/Flange (91738)

Bearings

4x8x3mm (91568), 5x10x4mm (91560), 7x14x3.5mm (91479), 10x15x4mm (91563)

Shims and Washers

2.5x6.1x0.15, 3x7mmx1mm (42260), 3x7mmx2mm (42260), 3x7x3mm (42260), 3x7x5mm (42260), 3x7x7mm (42260), 5x8.5x.20mm

Misc. Screws

Shoulder Screw 3x4x10mm (42070), 4x12mm Screw Pin (42022), Pin 2x1 Imm (42019)

Table of Contents

• Cover
• Introduction
• 1:1 Hardware "Fold Out"
• Table of Contents
• Shock Build (Bag 1)
• Gear Diff Build (Bag 2)
• Turnbuckle Build (Bag 3)
• Front/Rear Suspension Build (Bag 4)
• Chassis Build (Bag 5)
• Electronics Build (Bag 6)
• Tires and Body Build, 6x6 Semitruck (Bag 7)
• Back Cover

Notes

Note: This symbol indicates a special note or instruction in the manual.

Racers Tip: This symbol indicates a Racers Tip.

There is a 1:1 hardware foldout page in the front of the manual. To check the size of a part, line up your hardware with the correct drawing until you find the exact size. Each part in the foldout has a number assigned to it for ordering replacement parts.

BAG 1 - Step 1: Shock Build

This step details the assembly of the shock components, including the shock piston (42081), shock body (31952), O-rings (5407, 31865), shock shaft (31874), E-clips (6299), rod end (31861), shock spacer (42398), and shock bottom cap.

BAG 1 - Step 2: Shock Bleeding

This step outlines the process for bleeding the shocks. It involves filling the shock body with silicone fluid, moving the shock shaft to remove air, filling to the top, adding oil to the cap, tightening the cap, and bleeding out excess oil and air. Key measurements include stroke (12mm) and free length (60mm).

BAG 1 - Step 3: Shock Assembly

This step shows the assembly of the shock with spring collar (42399), spring cup (42399), O-ring (42081), green shock spring (31902), and shock bushings (42041 long and short).

BAG 2 - Step 1: Gear Diff Assembly

This step details the assembly of the gear differential, including the diff shim (92137), ring gear (31887), sun gear (92077), diff case (31944), ball bearing (91563), gear diff outdrive (31884), and diff pin (31872).

BAG 2 - Step 2: Gear Diff Assembly Continued

This step continues the gear differential assembly with the gear diff cross pin (31860), diff O-ring (92133), planet gear shim (92292), planet gear (92077), 2.5x10mm FHCS (31350), and diff gasket (92133). It also shows the addition of 5,000 cst diff fluid (#5455).

BAG 2 - Step 3: Front Gearbox Assembly

This step focuses on the front gearbox assembly, utilizing the pinion shaft (31885), input pinion gear (31887), and ball bearing (91560), secured with an E-clip (31870) and another E-clip (6299).

BAG 2 - Step 4/5: Rear Gearbox Assembly

This step covers the rear gearbox assembly, mirroring the front gearbox with a pinion shaft (31885), input pinion gear (31887), ball bearing (91560), and E-clips (31870, 6299).

BAG 3 - Step 1: Front Turnbuckles

This step details the assembly of the front turnbuckles using the Apex2 FT Turnbuckles set (31928) and pivot balls (42041), with a specified length of 6.5mm.

BAG 3 - Step 2: Steering Turnbuckle

This step shows the assembly of the steering turnbuckle using the Apex2 FT Turnbuckles set (31928) and pivot balls (42041), with a specified length of 14.75mm.

BAG 4 - Step 1: Front and Rear Suspension Assembly

This step details the assembly of the front and rear suspension components. It involves attaching pivot balls (42041), 3x10mm FHCS (25202), hinge pins (31886), gear boxes (31935), suspension arms (31939), and arm mounts (31947) to the chassis. The front uses A and B, while the rear uses "+3".

BAG 4 - Step 2: Mid Suspension Assembly

This step focuses on the mid-section suspension assembly, using pivot balls (42041), 3x10mm FHCS (25202), gear boxes (31948), suspension arms (31939), arm mounts (31947), and gearbox covers (31948). The mid-section uses "+3" and blank.

BAG 4 - Step 3: Anti-Roll Bar Assembly

This step covers the installation of the anti-roll bar system, including the anti-roll bar (31927), M3x3mm set screw (25225), anti-roll bar collet (92164), anti-roll bar pivot (92164), 3x6mm LP SHCS (41089), and anti-roll bar mount (31861).

BAG 4 - Step 4: Front CVA Assembly

This step details the assembly of the front CVA (Constant Velocity Axle) components, including the CVA bone (31478), pin (31478), CVA coupler (31478), CVA axle (31478), CVA cup (31478), ball bearings (91563, 91560), steering block (31937), and wheel pin (42019).

BAG 4 - Step 5: Steering Knuckle Assembly

This step shows the assembly of the steering knuckle, including 2.5x10mm BHCS (31522), steering arm (31937), wheel pin (42019), and brake caliper (31938), and wheel hex (31938).

BAG 4 - Step 6: Upper Suspension Assembly

This step details the assembly of the upper suspension components, using 3x14mm BHCS (25187), suspension arm (31939), pivot ball (42041), 3x16mm BHCS (89203), and shim (31934).

BAG 4 - Step 7: Front Shock Tower Assembly

This step covers the assembly of the front shock tower, including 3x8mm FHCS (25201), hinge pin (31886), suspension arm (31939), 3x18mm BHCS (2308), 3x8mm BHCS (31532), shock tower (31951), front shock tower cover (31942), hinge pin mount (31935), and 3x18mm LP SHCS.

BAG 4 - Step 8: Rear Stub Axle Assembly

This step details the assembly of the rear stub axle, including stub axle (31882), ball bearings (91563, 91560), steering block (31937), steering arm (31937), wheel pin (42019), and wheel hex (31938), secured with 2.5x10mm BHCS (31522) and 3x14mm BHCS (25187).

BAG 4 - Step 9: Rear Brake Caliper Assembly

This step shows the installation of the rear brake caliper (31938) using 2.5x10mm BHCS (31522) and 3x14mm BHCS (25187), along with the dog bone (31882).

BAG 4 - Step 10: Rear Suspension Assembly

This step details the rear suspension assembly, including pivot ball (42041), suspension arm (31939), 3x14mm BHCS (25187), 3x16mm BHCS (89203), shim (31934), 3x18mm BHCS (2308), 3x8mm BHCS (31532), 2mm plastic shim (31934), 3x8mm FHCS (25201), hinge pin (31886), shock tower (31951), front shock tower cover (31942), hinge pin mount (31935), and 3x18mm LP SHCS.

BAG 4 - Step 11: Chassis Assembly

This step shows the final assembly of the chassis, attaching side guards (31942) and the chassis (31950) using 3x14mm BHCS (25187) and 3x8mm FHCS (25201).

BAG 5 - Step 1: Steering Post and Spine Plate Assembly

This step details the assembly of the steering post (31881, 31936) and spine plate (31941), using 3x10mm FHCS (25202) and a 4x8x3 ball bearing (91568). Thread lock (#1596) is recommended.

BAG 5 - Step 2: Body Post and Body Clip Assembly

This step covers the attachment of body posts (31940, 31949) and body clips (21173) using 3x12mm BHCS (89202), 3x14mm BHCS (25187), 3x18mm BHCS (2308), and 3x12mm FHCS (25203). The body pivot (31940) is also shown.

BAG 5 - Step 3: Front Bumper Assembly

This step details the assembly of the front bumper, including the top plate (31945), front bumper (31862), and front bumper mount (31945), secured with 3x12mm FHCS (25203) and 3x10mm FHCS (25202).

BAG 5 - Step 4: Rear Body Post and Body Clip Assembly

This step shows the attachment of the rear body posts (31940) and body clips (21173) using 3x14mm BHCS (25187) and 3x12mm FHCS (25203). The body pivot (31940) is also shown.

BAG 5 - Step 5: Diffuser Set Attachment

This step details the attachment of the 6x6 diffuser set (31949) to the chassis using 4x12mm screw pins (42022), center outdrive (31944), and 3x12mm BHCS (89202) and 3x12mm FHCS (25203).

BAG 5 - Step 6: Receiver and Battery Tray Assembly

This step shows the installation of the receiver and battery tray (31941), battery foam (31856), receiver grommet (42007), and hook and loop fasteners (71050), secured with 3x8mm FHCS (25201) and 3x12mm FHCS (25203).

BAG 6 - Step 1: ESC Plate and Servo Mount Assembly

This step details the mounting of the ESC plate (31936) and servo mount (31936) using 3x10mm BHCS (25211) and 3x10mm LP SHCS (41090). The steering rack (31936) is also shown with its components: pivot ball (42014), servo horn (42215), 3x8mm BHCS (31532), and 3x18mm BHCS (2308), 3x12mm BHCS (89202).

BAG 6 - Step 2: Motor Mount and Drive Gear Assembly

This step shows the installation of the motor mount (31953), drive gear (31860), and drive gear shaft (31879), secured with 3x10mm shoulder screws (42070), 3x6mm BHCS (31531), and a ball bearing (91568). Thread lock (#1596) is recommended.

BAG 6 - Step 3: Pinion and Spur Gear Assembly

This step details the assembly of the pinion (1338) and spur gear (92149-72) to the center spool (31880). It uses 3x10mm LP SHCS (41090), set screws (25225), ball bearings (91563), 3x8mm BHCS (31532), and 3x6mm FHCS (31541). Thread lock (#1596) is recommended.

BAG 6 - Step 4: Center Gear Box Assembly

This step shows the assembly of the center gear box, with the bottom case (31943) and top case (31943) secured by M3 locknuts (25215) and 3x10mm BHCS (25211).

BAG 6 - Step 5: Drive Shaft and Outdrive Assembly

This step details the installation of the drive shaft (31885) and center outdrive (31944), along with a red O-ring (5407), secured by 3x16mm FHCS (25204) and 3x10mm FHCS (25202).

BAG 6 - Step 6: Final Chassis Assembly

This step shows the completed chassis assembly with all components attached, secured by 4x12mm screw pins (42022).

BAG 6 - Step 7: Top Plate Assembly

This step details the assembly of the top plates for the front (31943) and rear (31948) of the chassis, using 3x20mm FHCS (89210), 3x10mm FHCS (25202), 3x22mm BHCS (25189), 3x20mm BHCS (89210), 3x16mm FHCS (25204), and M3 locknuts (25215).

BAG 6 - Step 8: Receiver Box and Antenna Installation

This step shows the installation of the receiver box (31941) and antenna (6338), secured by 3x6mm BHCS (31531) and 3x3mm set screws (25225). Battery and ESC are not included. Tape is not included.

TIRE AND WHEEL

This section details the tire and wheel assembly. It includes the tire (31893), insert (31893), wheel (31955), and M4 flanged locknut (25391). CA tire glue (#1597) is recommended.

Body Build - Step 1

This step shows the initial assembly of the body components, attaching diffuser sets (31949) using 2x8mm BHCS (31521).

Body Build - Step 2

This step continues the body assembly, attaching diffuser sets (31949) using 2x8mm BHCS (31521).

Body Build - Step 3

This step shows the attachment of body components using 3x6mm BHCS (31531) and M3 locknuts (25215).

Body Build - Step 4

This step details the attachment of body components using 2.5x6mm BHCS (31520) and M2.5 locknuts (89215).

Body Build - Step 5

This step shows the final assembly of the truck body, attaching the main body (31954) and securing it with body clips (21173).

Body Build - Step 5 (Decals)

This section displays the completed truck body with various numbered decals applied. The numbers correspond to specific decal placements on the truck.