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20 • E-REVO BRUSHLESS

90mm Travel

Dot Color

Spring Rate

Yellow

14.8 lb/in 

(2.6 N/mm)

White

16.6 lb/in 

(2.9 N/mm)

(Standard Front)

Orange

18.3 lb/in 

(3.2 N/mm)

Green

20.0 lb/in 

(3.5 N/mm)

(Standard Rear)

Gold

21.7 lb/in 

(3.8 N/mm)

Tan

23.4 lb/in 

(4.1 N/mm)

Black

25.1 lb/in 

(4.4 N/mm)

120mm Travel

Dot Color

Spring Rate

Silver

28.0 lb/in 

(4.9 N/mm)

(Standard Front)

Pink

30.8 lb/in 

(5.4 N/mm)

Blue

33.7 lb/in 

(5.9 N/mm)

(Standard Rear)

Purple

36.5 lb/in 

(6.4 N/mm)

Note: 

90mm Travel springs are  

not recommended for use with  
the Long Travel Rockers.

BASIC TUNING ADJUSTMENTS

This tuning and setup guide is separated into two sections- Basic and 
Advanced. E-Revo does not require any specialized knowledge or 
understanding of its unique suspension and drive train to perform 
typical, everyday setup and track tuning adjustments. Adjustment 
procedures for alignment, spring rate, damping, steering, and ride 
height are covered in the basic tuning section. Adjustments for the 
gear ratio, two-speed shift point, slipper clutch, and brake are also 
covered. In most cases, the basic information is all that is needed to 
tune E-Revo to perform well on a variety of surfaces.  

E-Revo was engineered to provide sophisticated additional tuning 
options well beyond the basics that allow expert users to extract 
the maximum performance from the truck. The advanced tuning 
section (beginning on page 27) covers topics such as optional 
suspension rockers, roll center adjustment, caster adjustment, bump 
steer tuning, differential setup, and fine tuning the two-speed 
gear ratios. Make sure you fully understand the basic adjustments 
before experimenting with the advanced adjustments. Improper 
combinations of adjustments can adversely affect the performance of 
the truck, resulting in poor handling. If you don’t know why you are 
changing an adjustment then you should leave it at its factory setting. 
Also included are instructions for using the Long-Travel rockers and 
springs supplied with E-Revo. The long travel rockers allow extreme 
suspension travel for rock crawling and rough, large-scale terrain. The 
long travel rockers allow the suspension to operate at its extreme 
mechanical limits and is recommended for advanced users.

SUSPENSION TUNING

Springs

The front and rear springs on E-Revo have different spring rates. The
rear springs are about 20% stiffer than the front springs. The 
spring’s pre-load tension can be adjusted by turning the spring 
pre-load adjuster. Adjusting the pre-load changes the suspension 
sag. Suspension sag basically defines how much the suspension 
compresses when the truck is at rest. Adjust the pre-load so that the 
suspension compresses about one third of its full suspension travel 
(see illustration). If suspension sag is severe and requires a large 
increase of the spring pre-load to compensate, then a firmer spring 
should be used. Firmer springs (supplied) must be used when the 
Long Travel rocker arms are installed.

Use a stiffer spring to reduce sag, reduce body lean, control brake 
dive, and provide a firmer, more responsive overall feel. If E-Revo is 

lightened significantly 
for racing applications, 
softer springs will be 
necessary to allow 
the suspension to 
sag properly. Heavier 
configurations will 
require stiffer springs. 
Ride height is adjusted 
by changing the length 
or position of the 
pushrods in the lower 
suspension arms. See 
the next section for ride 
height adjustments. The suspension sag and spring pre-load should 
be readjusted anytime the springs are removed and/or replaced.

Optional springs available from Traxxas are listed below. Refer to your 
parts list for a complete part number listing. Higher rate springs are 
stiffer. Springs can be identified by dots of color on one end.

Ride Height Adjustment

The rocker arm suspension uses push rods on each suspension arm. 
Changing the length and/or position of the push rod adjusts the 
ride height without affecting or compromising other suspension 
parameters. For example, you can raise and lower the ride height 
without changing up/down travel distribution, changing springs, or 
affecting your progressive rate. This feature is unique to E-Revo and is 
extremely beneficial in a racing environment where you can achieve a 
low center of gravity (by lowering the ride height) without losing any 
suspension capability. Increasing the ride height will increase ground 
clearance for rough terrain.

Compression 2/3

Sag (Droop) 1/3

Ride Height

Total 
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Axle Centerline at Ride Height

Axle Centerline at Max Compression

Axle Centerline at Max Sag

Summary of Contents for E Revo Brushless Edition 56087

Page 1: ...MODEL 56087 3 OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...el Traxxas Support Traxxas support is with you every step of the way Refer to the next page to find out how to contact us and what your support options are Quick Start This manual is designed with a Q...

Page 3: ...ill be exciting safe and fun for you and those around you Failure to operate your model in a safe and responsible manner may result in property damage and serious injury The precautions outlined in th...

Page 4: ...r other components Disconnect the Batteries Always disconnect the batteries from the speed control when not in use Transmitter on First Switch on your transmitter first before switching on the speed c...

Page 5: ...on on batteries see Use the Right Batteries on page 11 A peak detecting charger is recommended for best performance and longest battery life See Traxxas com for more information Battery and charger st...

Page 6: ...per Rear Body Mount Hex Hub Rear Suspension Arm Axle Carrier Pivot Ball Toe Link Turnbuckle Receiver Box Light Pipe Skid Plate Steering Servo Steering Servo Front Body Mount Battery Compartment Door B...

Page 7: ...ge 26 The transmitter requires 4 AA alkaline batteries sold separately Follow these critical steps to maintain the performance of your model and keep it in excellent running condition 4 Install batter...

Page 8: ...nd servos to be powered by the main battery pack in an electric model This eliminates the need to carry a separate pack of 4 AA batteries to power the radio equipment Brushless Motor A D C brushless m...

Page 9: ...sensors and wiring are not required Servo Small motor unit in your model that operates the steering mechanism Solder Tabs Accessible external contacts on the motor that allows for easy wire replacemen...

Page 10: ...h Wires 121g Connector Type 6 5mm bullet Your model is equipped with the TQi 2 4GHz transmitter with the Traxxas Link Wireless Module The transmitter has two channels for controlling your throttle and...

Page 11: ...ion as indicated in the battery compartment 3 Reinstall the battery door and snap it closed 4 Turn on the transmitter and check the status indicator for a solid green light If the status LED flashes r...

Page 12: ...itioned to the front of the battery compartment against the foam rubber cushion however you can reposition the batteries to change the weight distribution and handling if desired The E Revo includes a...

Page 13: ...mply turn off the transmitter and start over Always turn on the transmitter before plugging in the battery RADIO SYSTEM BASIC ADJUSTMENTS Throttle Neutral Adjustment The throttle neutral adjustment is...

Page 14: ...tance you plan to operate the model 4 Operate the controls on the transmitter once again to be sure that the model responds correctly 5 Do not attempt to operate the model if there is any problem with...

Page 15: ...es with very little traction loose dirt smooth concrete ice snow increase TSM to maximize acceleration and control Drive with TSM on and off to test how it is making your control of the vehicle easier...

Page 16: ...utions to keep in mind Make Sure The Axle Nuts Are Tight Before Each Run Before operating your E Revo Brushless Edition take a moment to make sure the axle nuts are tight as they may have loosened dur...

Page 17: ...re available and the methods with which they can be charged it s impossible to give exact run times for the model Another major factor that affects run time is how the model is driven Run times may de...

Page 18: ...ng normal running Water will enter these holes and get trapped inside the tires if holes are not cut in the tires Cut two small holes 3mm or 1 8 diameter in each tire Each hole should be near the tire...

Page 19: ...th a flat blade screwdriver To prevent corrosion and ensure maximum bearing life lubricate the bearings with a light oil available at your local hobby store Following these steps will extend motor lif...

Page 20: ...d is recommended for advanced users SUSPENSION TUNING Springs The front and rear springs on E Revo have different spring rates The rear springs are about 20 stiffer than the front springs The spring s...

Page 21: ...Shock Oil The 4 oil filled aluminum shocks dampers effectively control the suspension movement by preventing the wheels and tires from continuing to bounce after rebounding from a bump Changing the o...

Page 22: ...of travel Static camber is the camber angle at the wheel when the vehicle is set at its normal stationary ride height The suspension pivot balls located in the axle carriers adjust the static camber...

Page 23: ...ed locknut on the slipper shaft Use the supplied universal wrench To tighten or loosen the slipper nut insert the 2 0mm hex wrench into the hole in the end of the slipper shaft This locks the shaft fo...

Page 24: ...wrench to slide the motor mount Slide the motor and pinion gear into the spur gear Retighten the motor mount screw and then remove the strip of paper You should be able to run a fresh strip of paper t...

Page 25: ...the other side following the same procedure If necessary fine tune the length of the second steering link to eliminate any load on the steering system in the neutral position If you are using afterma...

Page 26: ...mage Motors Every 10 15 runs remove clean and lubricate the motors Use a product such as electric motor cleaning spray to flush dirt out of the motors After cleaning lubricate the bushings at each end...

Page 27: ...icle will tend to add traction to the opposite end For example increasing roll resistance in the rear by installing the upper arms in the lower holes will provide more traction for the front wheels an...

Page 28: ...effect of the various rocker arms on wheel force as the suspension is compressed On the progressive rate wheel force is light at first and increases as the suspension is compressed Bump Steer Elimina...

Page 29: ...ck oil up to the top of the shock body Slowly move the piston up and down always keeping it submerged in oil to release the air bubbles Let the shock sit for a few minutes to allow any remaining air b...

Page 30: ...rews 4 Locate push rods Make sure that all four of the suspension push rods are located and secured into the middle position marked LT on the lower suspension arms 5 Reinstall shock absorbers Reinstal...

Page 31: ...Link The TQi radio system automatically keeps track of what vehicles it has bound to and what settings were used for each up to 30 models total Traxxas Link provides a visual interface to name the mo...

Page 32: ...r more information Flashing medium red 0 25 sec on 0 25 sec off Low Battery Alarm Put new batteries in the transmitter See page 11 for more information Flashing fast red 0 125 sec on 0 125 sec off Lin...

Page 33: ...for left and right travel on the steering channel and throttle brake travel on the throttle channel This allows you to fine tune the servo settings to prevent binding caused by the servo moving steeri...

Page 34: ...deleted You may also bind multiple TQi transmitters to the same model making it possible to pick up any transmitter and any previously bound model in your collection and simply turn them on and drive...

Page 35: ...the TQi transmitter s various settings and functions Press and hold MENU to enter the Menu Tree and use the following commands to navigate through the menu and select options MENU When you enter a men...

Page 36: ...LED blinks Press SET red LED blinks x3 Press MENU twice red LED blinks x3 Turn steering wheel to desired max left and right travel x8 Press SET to save each position Turn steering wheel to test settin...

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