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Toe Angle
The toe angle is the angle of both front tires to each other - when viewed from above. Toe-in (both tires pointing toward each other) will
make your truck more stable and it will track straighter. Toe-out (both tires pointing away from each other) will make your truck turn
quicker, but it will be less stable.
Recommended Initial Settings:
0 degrees toe-in for overall best 4WD driveability.
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Adding more than 3 degrees or more of toe-in will result in excessive loss of speed and
difficulty steering the truck. Adjust the toe-in by turning the tie-rods with an adjustable
wrench.
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For more precise toe-in adjustments, use the R.P.M. Toe-in Gauge (P/N 708049).
Spring Tension
By adjusting the spring tension of the shocks, you can increase steering sensitivity and increase the ride-height of the truck. How you
drive your truck will dictate what settings you should be using. As an example, if you're using your truck off-road and going over lots
of jumps, you may want to increase the spring tension of the front shocks to help prevent the front of the truck from bottoming out.
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Increase the spring tension by turning down the threaded spring tensioners at the top
of each shock.
Recommended Initial Settings:
Turn the spring tensioners so that they are at the uppermost portion of the shock.
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When adjusting the spring tension, make sure to adjust the right and left sides equally.
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For precision shock adjustments, use the Trinity Off-Road Shock Dyno (P/N 840021).
Shock Oil
Changing the shock oil (the oil inside the shocks) will change the dampening characteristics of the shocks. Typically, if you are running
on smooth surfaces, use a heavier weight oil. If you are running on rough surfaces, use a lighter weight oil.
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We recommend using only 100% Silicon Shock Oil. Do not use motor oil. The shock oil in the Baja Outlaw's shocks is good for
most off-road applications.
Adjusting the Brake Linkage
The throttle/brake linkage in your Baja Outlaw nitro truck is preset from the factory; however, after running your truck you may find
that the brake linkage needs adjusting.
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With the transmitter and the receiver turned on, and the throttle/brake trim lever cen-
tered, the truck should roll smoothly (i.e. the brake should be disengaged). If the brake is
dragging when the throttle trigger is at neutral, the brake disc will wear out very quickly.
To ensure that the brake is disengaged, always make sure that there is a 1/8" gap between
the linkage spacer and the brake lever.
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Your Baja Outlaw nitro truck includes a safety spring connected from the throttle
servo arm to the rear bulkhead. Do not remove this spring. If you lose radio control
contact with the truck, the spring will mechanically pull the throttle back to idle, prevent-
ing a runaway truck and potential accident.
