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1/10 Scale Electric Truck/Rock Crawler:

Team Associated Enduro Trail Truck, Builder's Kit - 40102 - Radio Controlled Model



History and Info:

   Released by Team Associated in 2019, the Enduro Trail Truck, Builder's Kit - # 40102 - came with the new Stealth X gearbox, providing three levels of front and rear independent adjustment options: 27T and 53T gears (overdrives the front end 5.7%), 28T and 52T gears (provides a one-to-one drive ratio front to rear), and 26T and 54T gears (overdrives the front end 11.83%). Three wheelbase options can also be set - 313mm, 305mm and 299mm.

   This bare chassis kit requires a Motor, ESC, Battery, Charger, Radio System, Wheels and Tires to complete.

   An Enduro RC IFS Conversion Kit - # 40103 - was introduced in 2020, as a bolt-on Independent Front Suspension (IFS) system for the Element RC Enduro chassis.

Team Associated Enduro Trail Truck

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   The 4WD Enduro is shaft driven, on a steel ladder frame chassis, with coil spring over oil filled dampers, 3-piece telescopic drive-shafts with an extruded aluminum center section, universal joint front drive axles, Stealth X gearbox and a full set of ball bearings.


Model Version:

  • #40102 Enduro Trail Truck, Builder's Kit

Features:

  • Behind-the-axle (BTA) steering
  • Aluminum steering plates
  • Integrated servo winch mount
  • Threaded aluminum shock bodies
  • CMS (Chassis Mounted Servo)
  • Adjustable front track bar
  • Universal front drive axles
  • Stamped steel frame rails
  • Enclosed water-resistant receiver box
  • 12mm wheel hexes
  • Adjustable front and rear bumper mounts
  • Adjustable width rock sliders
  • Two battery boxes: one standard and one shorty
  • Aluminum motor plate
  • Adjustable body posts
  • Optimized ball cups for more fluid axle articulation
  • Adjustable rear shock mount positions
  • Telescopic driveshafts front and rear
  • Extruded aluminum driveshaft splines
  • One-piece rear axle design
  • Splined front axle with adjustable caster
  • Machined input pinion gear
  • Metal ring gear
  • Machined steel top shaft
  • Heavy duty 5mm diameter steel links
  • Metal ball bearings included

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★ Team Associated Enduro Trail Truck Chassis ★
Team Associated Enduro Trail Truck Chassis
★ Team Associated Enduro Trail Truck Chassis ★
Team Associated Enduro Trail Truck Chassis
★ Team Associated Enduro Trail Truck Chassis ★
Team Associated Enduro Trail Truck Chassis
★ Team Associated Enduro Trail Truck Chassis ★
Team Associated Enduro Trail Truck Chassis
★ Team Associated Enduro Trail Truck Chassis ★
Team Associated Enduro Trail Truck Chassis
★ Team Associated Enduro Ladder Frame Chassis ★
Team Associated Enduro Ladder Frame Chassis
★ Team Associated Enduro RC IFS Conversion Kit - # 40103 ★
Team Associated Enduro RC IFS Conversion Kit - 40103

Buying a Used Associated Rock Crawler (and What to look for)


   There are essentially three reasons you might want to buy a used Associated Rock Crawler; you may be a collector, looking to restore and display it; restore and sell for a profit; or simply restore and race an iconic vintage model. Personally, I used to get a buzz out of restoring an old clapped-out model, installing modern day electrics and maybe a few hop-ups, then showing the gang at our local club, just how competitive those old models could still be.

   Cheap, pre-loved bargain models, parts and spares are always coming up for sale, but once you have made your purchase, the one thing you will always need, is an instruction manual. If not supplied with your purchase, they can often be downloaded from the Team Associated website, or purchased separately on eBay. With an instruction manual, any problems with your model Rock Crawler you may discover, can easily be fixed.

Make a General Visual Inspection

Dampers
   When you receive your used Associated model, make a general visual inspection of the chassis, front and rear wishbones, suspension shock towers etc, for any broken parts that may need to be replaced. Then, take a screwdriver and box spanner and check each self tapping screw and nut for security, taking care not to over tighten.

   Next, for those Associated models with oil filled shock absorbers, remove them from the chassis and dismantle the coil springs. The damper shafts should push in and pull out with a smooth action. If you feel a jolt as you change direction, this means the oil has leaked out and must be topped up. At the same time, change the O-Ring seals to prevent more leakage. Also check the damper shafts for damage. If they are scratched, change them as soon as possible.

Check the Body-Shell

   If the body shell of your Rock Crawler is broken, ripped or damaged in any way, this can be easily repaired with rubber solution glue. Also, for added protection and if available for your model, fit an under guard to stop dirt and gravel entering the chassis.

Drive Shafts and Turnbuckles

Titanium Turnbuckles
   Examine the drive shafts for wear and replace as required. If possible, change them for titanium. The steel shafts wear and bend too easily.

Examine the Drive System

   The gearbox of your used Rock Crawler should be opened up to check for damaged gears and wear. If there is excessive backlash in the gearing, these should be replaced. A thin coat of grease on the gears is enough to allow smooth operation and reduce further wear.

Pinions and Spur Gears

Spur Gears
   Gears are a weakness on all RC models. Head on collisions can easily damage the gear teeth on nylon and plastic spur gears. Heavy impacts can also loosen the nuts or self tapping screws that hold the motor in Position, allowing the pinion gear to pull out of mesh slightly and rip the tops off the teeth on your spur gear. To minimise this possibility, fit bolts with locking nuts to the motor mount and remember to check them for security after every two or three runs.

Steering Servo and Servo-Saver

Servo Gears
   The steering servo is also prone to damage, the fragile gear teeth of the servo can be broken off, rendering your expensive servo useless, so be sure to obtain a good quality "Servo Saver". Check out my Servo Information article.

Don't Forget those Bearings

Ball Bearings
   If your used Associated Rock Crawler comes with plastic and sintered brass bushings (ring type bearings), check the shafts that run in them for wear. Dust and grit can get into these bearings and abrade the shafts. Therefore, you should replace them all with shielded ball bearings. If the model has been run with ring type bearings, you may have to change all the axles and driveshafts. For more information, take a look at my article, How to get the best from your Bearings.

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Manufacturers and Brands Catalogued, Listed and Reviewed by RC-Scrapyard.

   At present, the RC Model Manufacturers, Brands and Distributors covered by us are: ABC Hobby, Academy, Acme Racing, Agama Racing, Amewi, Ansmann Racing, ARRMA, Team Associated, Atomic RC, Axial, AYK, Bolink, BSD Racing, Capricorn, Carisma, Carson, Caster Racing, Cen, Corally, Custom Works, Durango, Duratrax, ECX - Electrix, Exceed RC, FG Modellsport, FS-Racing, FTX, Fujimi, Gmade, GS-Racing, Harm, HBX, Helion, Heng Long, Himoto Racing, Hirobo, Hitari, Hobao, Hong-Nor, Hot Bodies, HPI, HSP, Intech, Integy, Jamara, JQ Products, Kawada, Kyosho, Losi, LRP, Maisto, Mardave, Marui, Maverick, MCD Racing, Megatech, Mugen, New Bright, Nichimo, Nikko, Nkok, Ofna, Pro-Pulse, Protech, PTI, RC4WD, Redcat Racing, RJ-Speed, Robitronic, Schumacher, Seben, Serpent, Smartech, Sportwerks, Step-Up, Tamiya, Team-C Racing, Team Magic, Thunder Tiger, Tomy, Top Racing, Traxxas, Trinity, Tyco, Vaterra RC, Venom, VRX Racing, WLToys, X-Factory, Xmods, Xpress, Xray, XTM, Yankee RC, Yokomo, ZD Racing and Zipzaps.

   This is an ongoing project, with new and "lost in time" RC Models and Brands being added as they are found and although most of those listed above have been covered in relative detail, some are still being researched and will be completed in the near future.



















Hints, Tips and Information

Dampers

   Dampers, Shock Absorbers, Shocks - call them what you will, they are one of the least understood, but most important tools you have for adjusting the handling characteristics of your RC model.

   In this article, I will endeavour to explain just what you can achieve by making simple tweaks to your shocks, and how these tweaks can keep you ahead of your opposition on the track.

   In dictionary terms "Damper" is described as - "A mechanical device to absorb the energy of sudden impulses." - In plain language, they stop your car from bouncing all over the track.



So how do Dampers work?

   Basically what you have is a small amount of silicone oil contained in a sealed cylinder. Through the centre of that cylinder is a metal rod, and on the end of that rod, a piston with a number of small holes in it. Pulling, or pushing the rod in and out of the cylinder, your will notice a certain amount of resistance as the oil is forced through the holes in the piston.

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Hints, Tips and Information

Gearing to Win

   Just because you have the latest model, the best available batteries, the most powerful electric motor or nitro engine, doesn't mean you will go out and win everything in sight. The fastest car on the track is rarely the one that wins, it's the one that can accelerate out of corners under control, and remains consistent and efficient from the start to the end of a race.

   In days gone bye, all you had to consider was the number of mili amp hours (Mah) in your battery, and the current draw of your high powered motor. Gearing for a five minute race was a balancing act. But with the development of the new high capacity batteries, brushless motors and smart ESC, all that changed. Now, gearing is more of a matter of what suits your driving style and how quick your reflexes are on the sticks, the trigger and steer wheel of your transmitter. So, where do you start?

   At your local club track, you quickly find the right combination and set-up for your car by talking to the more experienced members. After a while, as your knowledge grows, tweaking a few things here and there can give you that small edge to keep you competitive. So, it follows that on tracks you don't know, you should talk to the locals there, who may be racing a similar model to your own, and adjust your set-up to suit.

   Gearing correctly for any given track is absolutely crucial if your car is to be competitive.

   Too high a gearing may get you in front at the start of a race, but as your motor begins to overheat and lose efficiency, that initial advantage will soon be lost.

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