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TC3 “O” V2

RC Product Designs

Mount Front Chassis Extension
Plate:

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Mount chassis extension plate (DC-015B)
to the front of the chassis where the
gearbox would normally mount using 4

supplied 4-40 x 1/4” Flat Head screws and
2 4-40 x 3/8” FHS in the holes indicated in
the bottom view. (Be sure not to over

tighten the screws to prevent stripping the
threads on the plate.

Tools required for this step:

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1/16” Allen Wrench or Driver

Assemble the Steering System:

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Install parts DC-005B/006B Steering Posts
LH & RH on the chassis and secure them
with the 2 provided 4-40 x ½” Flat Head

screws from the bottom of the chassis.

(Picture 1 shows steering posts installed).

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Assemble your B3 Servo Saver Steering

Assembly per Associated Electronics’
instructions. 

(As shown in pictures 2 & 3)

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Mount the Ball Studs from the original
steering rack, into the bell crank/servo
saver system. 

(As shown in picture 4).

Install a couple of washers underneath the
ball stud that connects the steering servo
link, prior to installing stud in the bell

crank

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Install Tie Bar part number DC-008B with
the provided 4-40 x 3/8” Flat Head screws.

Need to add a #4 washer between tie bar
and bell crank. Tightened the screw all the

way in, then back off screw so that the tie
bar rotates smoothly. 

(As shown in picture

4).

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Install RH side crank arm over the RH
steering post and then slide the steering
spacer (DC-007B) over the RH steering

post

 (As shown in picture 4).

Tools required for this step:

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0.16” Allen Wrench or Driver

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3/32” Allen Wrench or Driver

Picture1

Picture 2

RH Steering
post has the
Larger Diameter

Tip: Use a small amount of suitable
lubricant (Lithium grease, Teflon
grease or powder graphite) on the
surface of the brass posts prior to
install the bell crank over them.

We recommend you use
powder graphite to lubricate
the beveled edges first.

3/8”

1/4”

TOP VIEW

BOTTOM VIEW

Summary of Contents for TC3-O V2

Page 1: ...C3 O V2 RC Product Designs Instruction Manual TC3 O V2 4WD Off Road Buggy Conversion Kit for the Associated TC3 Kit DC 000B Website Address www rcproductdesigns com E Mail Address rcproductdesigns com...

Page 2: ...13B V2 Machined Black Delrin Front A Arms DC 014B V2 Machined Black Delrin Rear A Arms DC 015B V2 Nylon Reinforced Front Chassis Extension Plate DC 016B V2 Modified Front and Rear Arm Mounts Pivot Blo...

Page 3: ...need to complete the kit R C 2 channel surface frequency radio system Battery pack 6 cell Electronic speed control R C electric motor Pinion gear size to be determined by type and wind of motor you w...

Page 4: ...uckles All Ball Studs and Ball Cups Motor Cam Motor Clamp Steering Servo Horn Servo Offset Spacers Rear Chassis Braces Antenna Tube and Cap We have designed the TC3 O to utilize as many of the stock T...

Page 5: ...s along the marked lines with a Dremmel cutting tool per diagram Be careful not to cut into the corner radius File or sand to blend the edges of the cutout section of the chassis with the holes Trim w...

Page 6: ...ll from the top direction use 2 holes marked on chassis plate as a guide to drill through the chassis perpendicular to the new mounting surface for the front A Arm Mounts NOT SQUARE TO THE BOTTOM OF T...

Page 7: ...rack into the bell crank servo saver system As shown in picture 4 Install a couple of washers underneath the ball stud that connects the steering servo link prior to installing stud in the bell crank...

Page 8: ...the forward holes must be elongated inboard to accept the front arm mount which has a shorter span length between the mounting holes See the picture on the right Mount the modified front bumper with t...

Page 9: ...rt number DC 009B 010B and secure them with the 2 provided 4 40 x 3 8 Socket Head screws If installing Aluminum Steering Knuckles then we recommend applying a small amount of thread locking compound s...

Page 10: ...e 4 40 x flat head screw as shown in pic 13 Mount the Delrin Wheel Hex Adapters part number DC 011B to the stock axles Make sure you have the pins inserted in the axle prior to installation The hex ad...

Page 11: ...he rear bumper then proceed to mount the modified bumper with the modified rearward pivot block into the inner hinge pin Secure them with the 2 provided 4 40 x Flat Head screws Mount the new center dr...

Page 12: ...rews on the rear shock tower TIP If you want to increase rear down force you can shim the lower attachment point of the wing mount with a small washer This will increase the angle of attack of the win...

Page 13: ...rance between the shock and the tower you may need to shim with washers the shock plastic mount The shocks must be mounted facing the rear of the car It is recommended to mount the shock in the 2nd ou...

Page 14: ...When adjusting the total steering throw of the system pay attention to the inboard ball cups in the steering links so that they do not touch the center drive cup Body Mount Installation We recommend...

Page 15: ...ng the body mount post Thread the post all the way down flush with the 4 40 nuts as shown in the picture on the right Wheel Installation Prior to installing any wheel make sure you check the wheel for...

Page 16: ...Teflon grease Lithium grease or even powder graphite to keep the surfaces lubricated Failure to clean them on a regular basis may inhibit the steering system to operate smoothly We recommend that when...

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