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aeiou wrote:Associated still sells the .71 shock kit:

http://order.aeteam.net/product_detail.asp?Itemcode=6433

I purchased a set from them about a month or so ago.

Oh very nice.... so what color are they? gray?

which "old" rc10 do you want them for...... one with short or long arms? your not really gonna want to put .56"s on the front of a long arm car. Yeah, I have the CE with longer front arms. I see now that shocks from tower are the same size as the earlier RC10 - I didn't even realize ...

I cleaned the outer diff parts with motor spray and there was a big difference. After putting it back together, I think I still need to go back and clean it even more, but its much better already. As a follow up question.... for the kimbrough spurs that have places for an inner and outer circle of d...

What new (or at least readily available) shocks make good replacements for the old RC10 without breaking the bank?

I'm wondering about this:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LX2587&P=7

And this:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LX2584&P=7

I just finished rebuilding my 6-gear gold tub CE RC10. Next, I'll be restoring my TQ10 graphite. Take a look at the pics!! I am using a ball bearing steering bellcrank setup that isn't stock. I got it used from a guy way back in the day, and I have since decided that it might be the steering bellcra...

Based just on what the manual says, I wasn't expecting to need to lubricate anything inside the transmission. I just now took the spur off completely and I confirmed that both wheels spin freely and independently, so that's making me think my issue is with the external parts with the slipper balls a...

The balls may be pitted or flatspotted, may need to replace the balls. The diff rings can be freshened up by taking some 600 grit sandpaper and a nice flat surface, and moving them in a circular motion to smooth any grooves up. You will also want to use some diff lube on the balls and rings. Thanks...

I just took the tranny apart and cleaned everything just with a rag and checked the bearings and gear meshes. Everything that I could visually inspect seemed fine. What do I actually need to rebuild or replace? Do I need to use some kind of lubricant?

I'm am 99% done restoring an RC10 CE gold tub. I just rebuilt the transmission and I was checking how the differential feels by holding the wheels and spinning them in opposite directions. It has a bit of a "grinding" feel like sandpaper, and it's pretty stiff. It's been about 15 years sin...

Does anybody know if the large black o-rings from that kit (see tower link above) work?

So for my next dumb question: Does anyone think using 1/8 x 1/4 bearings for the right side would be a good idea instead of reaming the hole? Not a dumb question... I was wondering the exact same thing. The less chopping and reaming I have to do, the better off my finished product usually is. Anyon...

Thanks for the great feedback.... I'll post some pics showing what I ended up doing after I finish.

I have a TQ10 that I'm restoring to be a runner. The graphite chassis is a bit beat up on the front and some graphite layers have begun flaking away. I've heard people say to use CA glue on the chassis, but I'm wondering if I could I just coat the front end (up to the point where there are screw hol...

On the associated website, they say this: How can I use the 2.2" buggy tires and rims? In order to use the current wheels and tires you will need the following: 7378 3/16 axles #9277 bearings (3/16 x 3/8 flanged bearings) #7369 axle pins #7368 axle shims So, is the consensus on this forum that ...

Hey thanks for the quick reply...

For the kimbrough spur gears, which ones do I look for? Ones that are labeled as being made for the B4?