Ford 58064 owner manual Adjusting Your Model, Adjusting the Toe-in, Shock Mounting Positions

All of the toe links are installed on the truck so the left-hand thread indicators point to the same direction. This makes it easier to remember which way to turn the wrench to increase or decrease toe link length (the direction is the same at all four corners). Note that the groove in the hex indicates the side of the toe link with the left-hand threads.

ADJUSTING YOUR MODEL

Once you become familiar with driving your model, you might need to make adjustments for better driving performance

Adjusting the Toe-in	0°	0°
Geometry and
alignment specs play
an important roll in
your model’s handling.
Take the time to set
them correctly. Set the		Toe-in
steering trim on your

transmitter to neutral. Now, adjust your servo and tie rods so that both wheels are pointing straight ahead and are parallel to each other (0° toe-in). This will ensure the same amount of steering in both directions. For increased stability add 1° to 2° of toe-in to each front wheel. Use the turnbuckles to adjust the alignment.

(available from your hobby shop). The
thinner viscosity oils (30W or less) flow more
smoothly and are more consistent, while
thicker oils provide more damping. Use only
100% pure silicone shock oil to prolong seal
life. The model’s ride height can be adjusted
by adding or removing the clip-on, spring
pre-load spacers. Adjust the ride height so
that the suspension arms are slightly above
being parallel to the ground. Observe how	Pre-load
the model handles in turns. Proper set-up	Spacer
will add stability and help prevent spin outs.
Experiment with different springs and shock
oils to find what works best for your current
track conditions.

Shock Mounting Positions

To achieve a good starting point for

Adjusting the Camber The camber angle of both the front and rear wheels can be adjusted with the camber rods (upper turnbuckles). Use a square or right-angle triangle to set the camber accurately. The stock camber of the front wheels is -1°

of camber. In the rear, the

-1°	-1°
	Front Camber

-1.5° -1.5°

Big bumps and rough terrain require a softer suspension with the maximum possible suspension travel and ride height. Racing on a prepared track or on-road use requires a lower ride height and firmer, more progressive suspension settings. The more progressive suspension settings help reduce body roll (increased roll stiffness), dive during braking, and squat during acceleration.

	Front
1	2

the slipper clutch, tighten the slipper clutch adjusting nut clockwise until the slipper clutch adjusting spring fully collapses (do not over tighten), and then turn the slipper clutch nut counterclockwise one full turn.

stock camber is -1.5°. These adjustments should be set with the truck positioned at its normal ride height with a battery installed.

Rear Camber

The suspension of your model has	Rear
been set up for off-road performance
(position 1 on the front suspension
arms and position 2 on the rear
suspension arms). If you plan on
driving on hard surfaces, the following

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Fine Tuning the Shocks

The four shocks on the model greatly influence its handling. Whenever you rebuild your shocks or make adjustments to the pistons, springs, or oil, always make changes to them in pairs (front or rear). Piston selection depends on the range of oil viscosities that you have available. For example, using a two-hole piston with a lightweight oil will, at one point, give you the same damping

as a three-hole piston with heavier oil. We recommend using the two-hole pistons with a range of oil viscosities from 10W to 50W

changes should be made:	1 2 3 4 5
1. Move the front shocks to the
outermost position (2) on the
suspension arms.

2.Move the rear shocks to the middle position (3) on the suspension arms.

3.Add a 4mm preload spacer to the front shock.