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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. Adjust the toe-in on both the front and rear by turning the tie rods with an adjustable wrench.
IMPORTANT
For more precise toe-in adjustments, use the R.P.M. Toe-in Gauge part # 708049.
SECTION 7: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO YOUR X-FACTOR NITRO MONSTER TRUCK
This section deals with the basic adjustments you can make to get the most out of your X-Factor Nitro Monster Truck.
Step 2: Adjusting Shock Spring Tension
Increase or decrease spring tension by adding or removing the different thickness nylon shock clips
provided with your X-Factor kit.
Recommended Initial Settings:
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We recommend initially using the shock clips already installed on the shocks.
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When adjusting the spring tension, make sure to adjust the right and left sides equally.
IMPORTANT
For precision shock adjustments, use the Trinity Off-Road Shock Dyno part # 840021.
By adjusting the spring tension of the shocks, you can increase steering sensitivity and increase the ride-height of the X-Factor. How you
drive your X-Factor will dictate what settings you should be using. As an example, if you're using your X-Factor off-road and going over
lots of jumps, you may want to increase the spring tension of the front shocks to help prevent the front of the truck from bottoming out.
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The toe angle is the angle of both front tires (or rear tires) to each other - when viewed from above. Toe-in (both tires pointing toward
each other) on the front will make your X-Factor track straighter, but the steering will be more sensitive. Toe-out (both tires pointing away
from each other) on the front will desensitize the steering, making the X-Factor a little more driver-friendly.
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 3: Adjusting the Slipper Clutch
Tighten the slipper clutch by turning the hex nut clockwise. Loosen the slipper clutch by turning the
hex nut counter-clockwise.
Recommended Initial Settings:
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The slipper clutch comes factory set. It should not need adjustment.
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If you do adjust the slipper clutch, make adjustments in 1/4 turn increments until you are
satisfied with the result.
Adjusting the slipper clutch allows you to fine tune how the X-Factor reacts when giving it throttle. Driving the X-Factor with the slipper
clutch too tight will usually result in the truck doing wheelies instead of accelerating forward. Driving the X-Factor with the slipper clutch
too loose will result in very poor or no acceleration at all.