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X-Trail Instructions

Step 1: Preparation and Setup

� Workspace

� Clean

� Organized

� Tools

� Supplied Axial 4-way

� Phillips screwdriver

� Hex Drivers

� Pliers

� Base Truck used in these instructions

� Axial Ready-to-Run

� Parts

� X-Trail

� X-Trail Hardware kit

� Optional Extras

� 80 weight shock oil

� 2 Servo posts with 2 screws

� Zip-Ties

� Electronics mounting plates (http://www.tcscrawlers.com/TCS-Crawlers-AX10-Upper-Link-Plate-Clear-2-each-p-17116.html)

Step 2: Disassembly

� Remove wheels to make it easier to work

� Replace wheel nuts

� Remove shocks and electronics tray

� Disconnect servo from receiver

� Disconnect motor from ESC

� Remove upper shock bolts and pull electronics tray out

• Remove cross braces from electronics tray and set aside

� Remove lower shock bolts

• Remove shocks and set aside

• Replace bolts to hold lower links on the axle (do not tighten)

� Unbolt suspension links from chassis

• Remove stock chassis plates

• Remove body posts from chassis plates and set aside

Step 3: X-Trail Installation

� Install lower links and skid plate/transmission

� Note: Install links to accommodate wheelbase of the body you intend to use

� Install upper links in hole that corresponds to the hole position used for the lower links

� Shock Preparation

� Removes stock springs and spring retainers

� Remove shock cap and pour shock oil on a rag

� Remove lower ball end and pull the shock shaft and piston out of the shock body

� Insert springs included in the X-Trail Hardware kit

• Optional fuel tubing to limit travel, ½” to ¾” suggested

� Replace the shock shaft and piston

� Replace lower ball end

� Refill shocks with desired fluid

� Replace shock cap

� Shock Installation

� Remove bolt holding the lower link to the axle case

� Replace the bolt with the 30mm bolt supplied in the X-Trail Hardware kit

� Insert an aluminum spacer from the X-Trail Hardware kit on the inside of the lower link at the axle case.

� Attach the shock on the inside of the mount and use the lock nut from the hardware kit.

� Select the upper shock mount hole that works best for you

• Ride height

• Shock angle

� Install a 20mm 3mm socket head bolt from the hardware kit from the outside of the chassis

� Slide an aluminum spacer onto the bolt, followed by the shock and attach with a lock nut.

� Repeat for all shocks.

� Option: Front Shocks

• Front shocks can be mounted on the outside of the chassis

• Simply move the shock on to the outside of the axle mount towards the tire before installing the 20mm screw

� Install Chassis Braces

� Grab cross braces that were removed from the electronics tray

� Use 4-12mm screws and 4 lock nuts from the hardware kit and install a cross brace at the front of the chassis

� Repeat for the rear.

� Reinstall Wheels

� Check clearances

Step 4: Electronics Install (will not work with all bodies)

This is just one option for electronics mounting. As is the nature of scale builds you may have to find a different location that is more suitable to the needs

of your project.

� Take two servo posts (not included) and attach them on the outside of the chassis at one of the open upper link mounting holes.

� Place electronics tray across the servo posts and screw it to the servo posts using the holes on the outside of the tray (not the center hole).

� Plug servo into receiver

� Plug motor into ESC

Option 2: Upper link mounted electronics

This method works for almost all application but can make your electronics visible at times. However this does put the weight further down in the

chassis and will increase performance.

� Purchase these plates (http://www.tcscrawlers.com/TCS-Crawlers-AX10-Upper-Link-Plate-Clear-2-each-p-17116.html) which attach to

your upper links and give you an easy platform to attach all of your electronics.