RC10T Team build from parts bin

[cobalta70]

There are different manuals for the different trucks. They call for different stuff, lol.

Thanks for the info. I have been using the #7001 manual from the Associated web site as that is all that I have been able to find. Is there a copy of the newer team truck manual online anywhere? I have searched, but have only found links to broken images.

[cobalta70]

Today we got the front end all finished up:

And started on the rear arms:

[cobalta70]

I could use some input on the setup of the truck style hubs, as I can't seem to find a manual that includes them. I seem to remember that they do not use flanged bearings, is that correct? Also, what is the spacer/shim setup supposed to look like?

[AustinZ]

Thanks for the detailed posts and pictures, this is great stuff! I look forward to the finish.

I use the non-flanged bearings in the truck rear hubs. With the universals I usually run 1-2 spacers between the axle and the inner bearing so the pin is snug but doesn't inhibit free spinning.

[cobalta70]

I use the non-flanged bearings in the truck rear hubs. With the universals I usually run 1-2 spacers between the axle and the inner bearing so the pin is snug but doesn't inhibit free spinning.

Thanks for the info. It turns out that I have lots of flanged bearings and spacers but no 1/4" bearings without the flange. I just ordered a bunch from Avid.

[cobalta70]

We made some progress on the back of the truck yesterday:

[cobalta70]

Since the last update we have made a bit more progress on the back of the truck:

I noted earlier in this thread that I couldn't find any decent white nylon 4-40 flanged nuts in my parts bin, and it seems they are no longer available from AE. However, I was able to source similar nuts online. I ordered 25 in 4-40 as well as 25 in 8-32, which arrived yesterday. The may not be exactly the same as the AE ones, but close enough for me:

[DaveM]

Hi, do you have a link for the nuts?

[AustinZ]

Seconded on the nuts, I need a stockpile of those! Wonder if they have other colors too

[RC10th]

Thirded on the nuts

[cobalta70]

The nylon nuts are from Essentra Components. The 8-32 ones are part number 0700832LN or 0700832SLN. The 4-40 ones are part number 0700440SLN or 0700440LN. I believe the difference between the two sets of part numbers is that the 's' variant is self-threaded. They are also listed as white instead of natural. Although I ordered both the white ones and natural and they look the same to me.

On thing I did notice is that the flats on the 4-40 nuts are slightly under .25 so they are a bit smaller than the AE ones. I haven't checked the 8-32 ones yet.

I don't think they make them in other colors, but I didn't look too close as I was only looking for the white ones.

I sourced them through Digi-Key as it was easy for me to order from them, but if you search online there are other options such as Grainger, Mouser, etc.

[AustinZ]

Thanks for the specifics on those! Great info and keep the build pics coming

[cobalta70]

We have not made too much progress lately as we are waiting for a few bits to arrive that I did not have in the parts bin. However, we did get the battery cup, antenna mount and rear arms installed:

I didn't have a decent set of hard anodized shocks so I fished a set out of the bay. They arrived today:

[jwscab]

those nuts are also available at mcmaster-carr.

[Lonestar]

We have not made too much progress lately as we are waiting for a few bits to arrive that I did not have in the parts bin. However, we did get the battery cup, antenna mount and rear arms installed:
back_end6.jpg
battery_cup.jpg

I didn't have a decent set of hard anodized shocks so I fished a set out of the bay. They arrived today:
shocks.jpg

I've done a few RC10's of all forms now... nothing beats spanking-white plastics on a black tub, visually speaking. This is the best looking combo of all!!!

This will be one superb truck

sidenote - how people can accept to do this is beyond me however... after all these years, this and wood screws are my two pet peeves...