XTM Racing X-Factor2, Operation Manual

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SECTION 7: INSTALLING THE BODY
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Not much to installing the body. Begin by peeling away the thin plastic protective layer from the top of the body, then remove the
decals from the protective backing and adhere them onto the body.
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Install the body onto the chassis, using four body clips to hold it in place.
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The body mounts are adjustable and can be lowered or raised if you
decide to purchase and install a different body.
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Double-check that the body does not interfere with the wheels, the suspension or the
exhaust pipe. If it does, you will need to trim the body slightly.
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Always make sure that you install the body when driving your truck. If your truck flips over, the body will help protect the
chassis and its components.
SECTION 8: MAKING CHASSIS ADJUSTMENTS
Chassis alignment and geometry are important if you want your X-Factor2 to perform well. A good performing truck means a truck that
is easier to drive, too. Follow our guidelines in this section to get the most out of your X-Factor2.
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If you're interested in rock crawling with your X-Factor2, don't forget to check out our rock crawling tips on page # 20.
The toe angle is the angle of both front tires (or rear tires) to each other, when viewed from above. Toe-in is when the front of both tires
point toward each other and toe-out is when the front of both tires point away from each other.
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For the front tires, toe-in will make your truck track straighter, but the steering will be more sensitive. Toe-out will desensitize the
steering, making the truck a little more driver-friendly.
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For the rear tires, if you're running on a smooth surface, we suggest no toe-in. If you are running on a rough surface, we suggest about
1 - 2 degrees of toe-in. This will give the rear end a little more "bite."
Step 1: Adjusting the Toe Angle
RECOMMENDED INITIAL SETTINGS:
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0 degrees toe-in on the front and rear for overall best 4WD driveability on most surfaces.
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Adding more than 3 degrees of toe-in or toe-out will result in excessive loss of speed
and erratic handling.
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For more precise toe-in adjustments, use the R.P.M. Toe-in Gauge
part # 708049.
To adjust the toe-angle of the front and rear tires, turn the tie-rods (steel rods connecting each wheel to the steering arm on the front and
to the chassis on the rear) in or out with an adjustable wrench.
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It's very important when making changes to the settings of your truck that you make the settings the same for each
side. For example, if you change the spring tension on the right front shock, you should change the spring tension on the left front
shock the same amount, etc.
Do not make any changes that are more than 3 degrees from the initial settings listed or the handling characteristics of your truck will
become very poor.
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