LIFT KIT ASSEMBLY MANUAL LONG ARM LIFT KIT ASSEMBLY .

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IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Traxxas TRX-4 Long Arm Lift Kit for added ground clearance and capability. This kitincludes everything you need to properly install a massive lift under your TRX-4 including long-arm links, longeraluminum shocks, taller springs, extended driveshafts, and a revised front servo mount to maintain propersteering geometry. If you have any questions or concerns about installing your kit, please contact our customersupport team for fast, friendly answers and solutions. Standard Extended Rod Ends (assembled withKIT CONTENTShollow balls) (4) (for 324mm wheelbase) Front Servo Mount Angled Extended Rod Ends (assembled with hollow Battery Plate Spacer (2)balls) (4) (for 324mm wheelbase) 3x20 BCS (4) Short Female Half Shaft Differential T-Lock Cables Medium Female Half Shaft (2)(168.9mm Front and 207.9mm Rear) Long Female Half Shaft Long Aluminum GTS Shocks (4) X-Long Female Half Shaft (2) Shock Springs (4) 10-T Pinion Gear Silicone Shock Oil 3x3mm Set Screw Front Upper Suspension Link (assembled with Spare E-clips (2)angled rod ends and hollow balls) Front Lower Suspension Link (assembled withstandard rod ends and hollow balls) (2) Rear Upper Suspension Links (assembled withangled rod ends and hollow balls) (2) Rear Lower Suspension Links (assembled withstandard rod ends and hollow balls) (2)2 TRAXXASNote: Unless otherwise noted, retain andreuse any hardware and parts from yourmodel that are not included with this kit.

IntroductionITEMS YOU WILL NEED Hex driver 4-way wrench Small flat blade screwdriver Needle nose pliers Safety glassesThese items can be purchased from your hobby dealer.If you have any questions, call the Traxxas TechnicalSupport Line toll-free at:1-888-TRAXXAS (1-888-872-9927)*Technical support is available Monday throughFriday from 8:30am to 9:00pm central time. Technicalassistance is also available at Traxxas.com. You mayalso e-mail customer support with your question atsupport@Traxxas.com.HARDWARE DESCRIPTIONSThe following chart is provided to help you identify themany different sizes and types of hardware that areused in the assembly of this lift kit. Note the differencebetween the length measurements of the roundheadand countersunk screws. A ruler is provided at thebottom of each page to measure the length of thescrews in millimeters.3x12mm Countersunk Screw3x12mm Buttonhead Screw3mm3mm12mm12mmCCSCountersunk Cap ScrewGSSet (Grub) ScrewCSCap ScrewEE-ClipFCSFlathead Cap ScrewBCSButtonhead Cap Screw*Toll-free support is available to U.S. residents only.TRAXXAS 3

Suspension Link GuideSee the illustrations below for correct suspension link measurements for your model’s wheelbase.SHORT WHEELBASE 312mm (12.3") (Traxxas Models 82046-4, 82016-4)Front Upper Link42.65mm85.44mmFront Lower Suspension Link79.47mm118.47mmRear Lower Link90.45mm129.45mmRear Upper Link90.45mm133.24mmNote: Links are supplied assembled for the short (312mm) wheelbase.4 TRAXXAS(#8140R red version shown; suspension link color varies by kit part number)

Suspension Link GuideLONG WHEELBASE 324mm (12.7") (Traxxas Models 82056-4, 82066-4)Front Upper Link42.65mm85.44mmFront Lower Suspension Link79.47mm118.47mmRear Lower Link*90.45mm140.95mmRear Upper Link*90.45mm144.74mm*Note: Rear links require installation of included extended rod ends for 324mm long wheelbase use.TRAXXAS 5

A. Assemble GTS Shocks12Fill withshock oilUnscrewcap34Slowly movepiston to removeexcess air56.7mm(.26")Keep lower springretainer installed.Add oil to reachthe proper level.(#8140R red version shown)6 TRAXXASNote: Shaftshould be fullycompressed whencap is installed.

A. Assemble GTS ShocksExercise shock to make sure it compresses fully. If it does not, it is overfilled.GTS Shock Exploded ViewShock CapUpper SpringRetainerShockSpringSuggested Spring Preload Settings (May require fine tuning when body is installed)9mm5mm5mm5mmLeft Front ShockAssembledRight Front ShockAssembledLeft Rear ShockAssembledRight Rear ShockAssembledBumpStopLower SpringRetainerTRAXXAS 7

B. Remove the front and rear center driveshaft assemblyFront driveshaft removal3x10mmScrew Pin3x10mmScrew PinRear driveshaft removal3x10mmScrew Pin3x10mmScrew PinNote: Some TRX-4 models are not equippedwith chassis mounted wheel wells; however,the installation instructions are the same.8 TRAXXAS

C. Remove the T-Lock cables from the shift servos122.6x8mmBCS2.6x8mmBCS3 Unscrew and remove the ball cups from the T-Lock cables. Retain the ball cups.TRAXXAS 9

D. Remove the rear axle assembly from the chassis3x15mm BCS(Rear Lower Link)3x25mm BCS(Rear Upper Link)3x23mm BCS(Rear Shock)3x15mm BCS(Rear Lower Link)3x25mm BCS(Rear Upper Link)3x23mm BCS(Rear Shock)10 TRAXXAS

E. Remove the shocks and rear suspension links from the axle assembly3x30mm BCS(Rear Upper Links)Right RearShock Assembly3x27mm BCS(Shocks and RearLower Link)Rear LowerSuspension LinkRear UpperSuspension LinkRear LowerSuspension LinkLeft RearShock Assembly3x27mm BCS(Shocks and RearLower Link)Rear UpperSuspension LinkTRAXXAS 11

F. Remove the front axle assembly from the chassis3x15mm BCS(Steering Link)3x15mm BCS(Front Lower Link)3x23mm BCS(Front Upper Link)3x15mm BCS(Front Lower Link)3x23mm BCS(Front Shock)3x23mm BCS(Front Shock)3x15mm BCS(Front Panhard Bar)12 TRAXXAS

G. Remove the shocks and front suspension links from the axle assembly3x15mmBCSLeft FrontShock AssemblyFront UpperSuspension Link3x27mmBCSRight FrontShock AssemblyFront LowerSuspension Links3x27mmBCSTRAXXAS 13

H. Remove the differential cover from the front and rear axle assembliesRear Axle Assembly shown. Repeat for Front Axle Assembly.2.5x16mmCS2.5x16mmCS14 TRAXXAS

I. Remove the locking fork from the locking slider1Rear Axle Assembly shown. Repeat for Front Axle Assembly.3WARNINGRemoveT-Lock CableSafety glasses arerecommended toprevent eye injury.Use a small flat blade screwdriver toremove E-clip from axle housing.42TRAXXAS 15

J. Install the new T-Lock cable in the axle assemblies1Assemble locking forkand kit locking cable4Use needle nose pliersto set E-clip betweenlocking cable andaxle housing.5Use needle nose pliers to pressE-clip onto locking cable.23Rear Axle Assembly shown. Repeat for Front Axle Assembly.16 TRAXXASInstall the longer 207.9mmcable in the Rear Axle Assemblyand the shorter 168.9mmcable in the Front Axle Assembly.

K. Install the differential cover on the axle assembliesRear Axle Assembly shown. Repeat for Front Axle Assembly.Note: Move the end of the locking cable inand out to verify the locking fork movesback and forth on its pivot.2.5x16mmCS2.5x16mmCSTRAXXAS 17

L. Install the new lift kit suspension links and GTS shocks on the rear axle assembly3x30mm BCS(Rear Upper Links)Right RearShock Assembly3x27mm BCS(Shocks and RearLower Link)See the Suspension LinkGuide on pages 4 and 5for correct suspensionlink measurements foryour model’s wheelbase.(#8140R red version shown)18 TRAXXASRear LowerSuspension LinkRear UpperSuspension LinkRear LowerSuspension LinkRear UpperSuspension LinkLeft RearShock Assembly3x27mm BCS(Shocks and RearLower Link)

M. Install the new lift kit suspension links and GTS shocks on the front axle assembly3x15mmBCSLeft FrontShock AssemblyFront UpperSuspension LinkSee the Suspension LinkGuide on pages 4 and 5for correct suspensionlink measurements foryour model’s wheelbase.3x27mmBCSRight FrontShock AssemblyFront LowerSuspension Links(118.47mm center to center)3x27mmBCS(#8140R red version shown)TRAXXAS 19

N. Remove the battery plate and existing steering servo mount.Skip this step if your vehicle is notequipped with a front battery plate.3x10mmFCS3x8mmFCS3x10mmFCS3x8mmFCSSteering ServoMountFront BatteryPlate3x12mmBCS3x12mmBCS3x10mm BCS20 TRAXXAS3x10mmBCS

O. Install new lift kit steering servo mount and battery plate spacersSkip this step if your vehicle is notequipped with a front battery plate.Lift Kit SteeringServo Mount3x20mmFCS3x20mmFCSFront BatteryPlate3x10mmFCS3x10mmFCSLift Kit BatteryPlate Spacers3x12mmBCS3x12mmBCS3x10mm BCS3x10mmBCSTRAXXAS 21

P. Reattach front axle assembly to chassis3x15mm BCS(Steering Link)3x15mm BCS(Front Lower Link)3x23mm BCS(Front Upper Link)3x23mm BCS(Front Shock)3x15mm BCS(Front Lower Link)3x23mm BCS(Front Shock)(#8140R red version shown)Also available:#8146R red steering link, drag link, and panhard bar set#8146X blue steering link, drag link, and panhard bar setBCS22 3x23mmTRAXXAS(Front Shock)3x20mm BCS(Servo Mount)3x15mm BCS(Front Panhard Bar)

P. Reattach front axle assembly to chassisInstall front panhard bar to chassisand steering link to steering servoInstall upper and lower suspension links to chassis3x15mm BCS(Front Lower Link)3x15mm BCS(Front Lower Link)3x23mm BCS(Front Upper Link)3x15mm BCS(Steering Link)Install front shocks to fenders from top of chassis3x15mm BCS(Front Panhard Bar)3x20mm BCS(Servo Mount)3x23mm BCS(Front Shock)3x23mm BCS(Front Shock)(#8140R red version shown)TRAXXAS 23

Q. Reattach rear axle assembly to chassis3x15mm BCS(Rear Lower Link)3x25mm BCS(Rear Upper Link)3x15mm BCS(Rear Lower Link)(#8140R red version shown)24 TRAXXAS3x23mm BCS(Rear Shock)3x25mm BCS(Rear Upper Link)3x23mm BCS(Rear Shock)

Q. Reattach rear axle assembly to chassisInstall upper and lower suspension links to chassisInstall rear shocks to fenders from top of chassis*3x23mm BCS(Rear Shock)3x25mm BCS(Rear Upper Link)3x25mm BCS(Rear Upper Link)3x15mm BCS(Rear Lower Link)3x15mm BCS(Rear Lower Link)(#8140R red version shown)3x23mm BCS(Rear Shock)*Short (312mm) wheelbase shown; shock mounting position will vary depending on wheelbase configuration.TRAXXAS 25

R. Reconnect T-Lock cables to shift servos12DifferentialCableScrew ball cup on until all threads are hiddenAxle Ball Cup342.6x8mmBCS2.6x8mmBCSIt is okay to slightly rock horn to align ball cup.Do not turn servo shaft by hand or you could damage the servo.26 TRAXXAS

S. Remove stock half shafts and assemble new driveshaftsReplace the stock half shafts with the supplied half shafts.FRONT DRIVESHAFTSHORT3x6mmBCS3x6mmBCSMEDIUMREAR DRIVESHAFT - SHORT WHEELBASE 312mm (Traxxas Models 82046-4, 82016-4)MEDIUM3x6mmBCS3x6mmBCSLONGREAR DRIVESHAFT - LONG WHEELBASE 324mm (Traxxas Models 82056-4, 82066-4)MEDIUM3x6mmBCSNote: Orient and assemble the center drive shaftsas shown to correctly phase the output drives.3x6mmBCSNote: Use the moldedindicators to identifythe length of theSHORThalf shaft.XLMEDIUMLONGXLTRAXXAS 27

T. Install new front and rear center driveshaft assembliesFront driveshaft install3x10mmScrew Pin(#8140R red version shown)28 TRAXXAS3x10mmScrew PinRear driveshaft install3x10mmScrew Pin3x10mmScrew Pin

U. Remove 11-T pinion gear and install new 10-T pinion gear on motor shaft210-T pinion gear maintains original performance with larger 2.2” tiresGearing access3x8mm BCS3x8mm CS13x8mm BCS3x4GS3x8mm CS4 Mesh gear teeth, and then tighten set screwUpperGear Cover3ABCDEFGHPinion gear should be1-1.5mm from end ofmotor shaftTRAXXAS 29

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PART #8140, 8140R, 8140X180427 KC2561-R006250 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TEXAS 750701-888-TRAXXAS

LIFT KIT ASSEMBLY MANUAL 6250 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TEXAS 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS LONG ARM LIFT KIT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS. 2 TRAXXAS Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Traxxas TRX-4 Long Arm Lift Kit for added ground clearance and capability. This kit includes everything you need to properly ins