Team Associated SC6.1 T6.1 Rear Anti-Roll Bar Set AS71129

Overview

The Team Associated SC6.1/T6.1 Rear Anti-Roll Bar Set (AS71129) is an essential performance upgrade for owners of the SC6.1 and T6.1 platforms who want to unlock the full potential of their RC short course truck or touring car. Whether you're a competitive racer looking to fine-tune your vehicle's handling characteristics or an enthusiast seeking to improve your RC car's stability on high-traction surfaces, this rear anti-roll bar set delivers measurable improvements in cornering response and overall chassis control. Adding anti-roll bars to your SC6.1 or T6.1 will help minimise chassis roll on high-traction surfaces, making the vehicle more responsive in cornering and more stable during aggressive driving manoeuvres.

This upgrade is particularly valuable for UK RC racers and bashers who frequently run their vehicles on well-prepared tracks and surfaces where traction is high. By reducing unwanted chassis roll, the rear anti-roll bars allow your vehicle to maintain better grip through corners, translating to faster lap times and more predictable handling characteristics. The AS71129 represents authentic Team Associated engineering, designed specifically for these platforms to ensure perfect fitment and performance benefits that make a real difference in how your RC short course truck or touring car handles.

As an authorised Team Associated retailer, RC Model Shop stocks the complete anti-roll bar system, including this rear set and the separate front set (AS71128), along with the mounting hardware (AS71134) needed to complete your setup. Whether you're setting up your first upgrade or building a competition-ready RC car, our team can advise you on the correct combination of components to suit your driving style and track conditions.

Key Features

• Three Graded Stiffness Options — The set includes three rear anti-roll bars in white (1.1mm, soft), grey (1.2mm, medium), and blue (1.3mm, firm) specifications, allowing you to fine-tune the rear roll stiffness to match your specific track conditions and driving preferences without purchasing multiple sets.
• Minimises Chassis Roll — Anti-roll bars work by reducing the amount the chassis leans during cornering, which dramatically improves stability and keeps your RC vehicle more level through turns, particularly on high-traction surfaces where roll can otherwise be excessive.
• Enhanced Cornering Response — By reducing chassis roll, the rear anti-roll bar set makes your SC6.1 or T6.1 significantly more responsive to steering inputs, allowing you to maintain better control and achieve faster cornering speeds without sacrificing stability.
• Platform Specific Design — This rear anti-roll bar set is engineered specifically for the Team Associated SC6.1 and T6.1 platforms, ensuring perfect fitment and optimised performance characteristics tailored to these vehicles' suspension geometry and weight distribution.
• Easy Installation — The anti-roll bars are designed to work with the dedicated AS71134 anti-roll bar hardware set, which contains all mounting components and fasteners needed to install both front and rear bars cleanly and securely.
• Race-Proven Technology — Team Associated has a legendary reputation in RC racing, and anti-roll bars are fundamental to competition-level setups, making this genuine OEM upgrade a trusted choice for serious racers and weekend competitors alike.

Technical Performance

Anti-roll bars, also known as sway bars or anti-sway bars, are fundamental suspension components that reduce body roll during cornering by connecting the left and right sides of the suspension. The rear anti-roll bar set for the SC6.1 and T6.1 features precision-engineered bars manufactured to exact specifications, with three distinct diameters offering progressive stiffness options. The white bar at 1.1mm diameter provides a softer, more compliant setup suitable for low-traction surfaces or drivers preferring maximum grip through subtle weight distribution, the grey bar at 1.2mm offers a balanced middle ground ideal for mixed conditions and general performance enhancement, and the blue bar at 1.3mm diameter delivers firm resistance perfect for high-traction surfaces and aggressive driving styles. Each bar is manufactured from high-quality materials consistent with Team Associated's engineering standards, ensuring durability and consistent performance across numerous RC racing events and practice sessions. The bars work by resisting chassis lean during cornering, which keeps weight distributed more evenly across all four tyres, improving overall grip and predictability. This is particularly valuable on high-traction surfaces such as well-prepared clay, asphalt, and groomed indoor surfaces where uncontrolled chassis roll can significantly reduce cornering speed and increase lap times.

What's in the Box

• 1x Rear Anti-Roll Bar, white, 1.1mm (soft stiffness)
• 1x Rear Anti-Roll Bar, grey, 1.2mm (medium stiffness)
• 1x Rear Anti-Roll Bar, blue, 1.3mm (firm stiffness)

What You Need to Complete

• AS71134 Anti-Roll Bar Hardware Set (contains all mounting brackets, fasteners and components required to install front and rear anti-roll bars)
• AS71128 Front Anti-Roll Bar Set (optional, for complete front and rear anti-roll bar setup)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is an anti-roll bar and why does my RC short course truck need one? — An anti-roll bar, also called a sway bar, is a suspension component that connects the left and right sides of your vehicle and resists chassis roll during cornering. Without anti-roll bars, your RC car leans excessively through corners, which reduces tyre contact with the track surface, decreases grip, and makes handling unpredictable. By reducing this roll, the AS71129 rear anti-roll bar set keeps your SC6.1 or T6.1 more level, improves cornering speed, and provides more responsive steering feel that translates directly to faster lap times and better overall performance on high-traction surfaces.
• Is this suitable for beginners or only experienced racers? — While anti-roll bars are often associated with competition setups, this rear anti-roll bar set is suitable for any SC6.1 or T6.1 owner who wants to improve their vehicle's handling and stability. Beginners will appreciate the more planted, predictable feel through corners, whilst experienced racers will benefit from the performance advantages and fine-tuning options offered by the three stiffness choices. The installation requires only basic RC maintenance skills and tools, particularly if you already have the AS71134 hardware set.
• Do I need to install both front and rear anti-roll bars together? — No, you can install just the rear anti-roll bar set (AS71129) independently, which will provide noticeable handling improvements. However, for optimal performance and the most comprehensive tuning options, Team Associated recommends using both the front (AS71128) and rear anti-roll bar sets together, as they work as a complete suspension system to minimise chassis roll across both axles and provide balanced handling characteristics throughout the vehicle.
• How do I choose between the white, grey, and blue anti-roll bars? — The choice between stiffness options depends on your track conditions and driving style. Start with the grey bar (1.2mm, medium stiffness) for a balanced setup, then experiment with softer white bars (1.1mm) on low-traction surfaces or if your vehicle feels over-stiff, and stiffer blue bars (1.3mm) on high-traction surfaces or if you prefer a more aggressive, planted feel through corners. Many competitive racers keep all three bars on hand to quickly adjust their setup between races.
• What is the AS71134 hardware set and do I need to buy it separately? — The AS71134 Anti-Roll Bar Hardware Set contains all the mounting brackets, fasteners, and components required to install both front and rear anti-roll bars on your SC6.1 or T6.1. It is sold separately and is essential for installation, so you will need to purchase it if you don't already have it. One hardware set is sufficient for installing both front and rear bars.
• Will anti-roll bars make my RC car harder to drive? — Anti-roll bars typically make RC vehicles easier and more predictable to drive, not harder. By reducing chassis roll and keeping the vehicle more level through corners, they improve grip and provide more responsive steering feedback. This results in better control and faster cornering, which most drivers find more enjoyable and confidence-inspiring than the unstable, rolling feeling of a vehicle without anti-roll bars.
• Are these bars compatible with other Team Associated models? — The AS71129 rear anti-roll bar set is specifically designed for the SC6.1 and T6.1 platforms. These are the only vehicles Team Associated recommends for this product, so installation on other models is not recommended without professional advice from the manufacturer or an experienced RC technician.

Why Buy from RC Model Shop?

RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the TEAM ASSOCIATED SC6.1/T6.1 REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR SET AS71129 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.