Overview
The Team Associated RC8B4 Center Dogbone Set is an essential drivetrain component designed for RC enthusiasts who maintain and service their RC cars with precision and care. This 86.5mm centre dogbone set serves as a critical linkage in the drivetrain system of your RC8B4, ensuring smooth power delivery and reliable performance during competitive racing or recreational bashing. Whether you're a seasoned RC car UK enthusiast looking to keep your buggy in peak condition or someone discovering the world of high-performance RC buggies for the first time, this genuine Team Associated spare part is the perfect choice for routine maintenance and replacement during servicing cycles.
The RC8B4 is renowned in the RC racing community as a competition-grade 1/10 scale buggy platform, and maintaining its drivetrain components is essential for consistent performance. The centre dogbone set is one of those wear items that benefits from regular inspection and occasional replacement, particularly if you're pushing your RC car UK to its limits on the track or bashing it off-road. Team Associated has engineered this component to precise specifications, ensuring compatibility with your RC8B4 and delivering the reliability you expect from an authorised manufacturer part.
This part number AS81564 makes referencing your model's assembly diagram straightforward when you're refreshing your drivetrain during routine servicing. Having the correct spare parts on hand means you can keep your RC buggy running at its best, whether you're preparing for competition or simply maintaining your prized RC vehicle. RC Model Shop stocks this genuine Team Associated component, so you can order with confidence knowing you're getting an authentic product backed by manufacturer specifications.
Key Features
- Precision-Engineered Centre Dogbone Design — This component is manufactured to exact specifications by Team Associated, ensuring perfect fitment and reliable performance in the drivetrain system of your RC buggy, which is critical for maintaining consistent handling and power delivery during competitive racing or weekend bashing.
- 86.5mm Length Specification — The precisely measured 86.5mm length makes this centre dogbone set compatible with RC8B4 platform vehicles, allowing you to reference the correct part against your model's assembly diagram with absolute certainty and avoid compatibility issues.
- Essential Drivetrain Maintenance Component — As a wear item in the centre drivetrain linkage, this dogbone set is perfect for maintenance and replacement during routine servicing, helping you maintain your RC car UK in peak condition and extend the lifespan of your drivetrain system.
- Genuine Team Associated Product — This is an authorised Team Associated spare part manufactured to original equipment specifications, ensuring you receive a component that meets the quality standards expected for competition-grade RC buggies and professional servicing.
- Easy Part Identification — The clear part number AS81564 and manufacturer designation make it straightforward to identify and order the correct component, ensuring you never purchase the wrong size or specification when maintaining your RC8B4.
- Compatible with Multiple RC8B4 Variants — This centre dogbone set works with the RC8B4, RC8B4.1, RC8T4, and RC8T4e models, making it a versatile spare part if you operate multiple vehicles within the Team Associated RC8 platform family.
Technical Performance
The centre dogbone set is a fundamental component of the RC8B4's drivetrain system, connecting the differential output to the wheel hub carriers through the suspension linkage. This component experiences significant stress during acceleration, cornering, and deceleration, particularly when driving competitive RC buggies at high speeds or during aggressive off-road bashing. Team Associated has engineered this 86.5mm dogbone set to withstand the demands of both racing and recreational use, maintaining precise geometry to ensure the suspension operates correctly and power is delivered efficiently to the wheels. The component's design allows for proper suspension movement whilst maintaining solid drivetrain connection, which is essential for handling consistency and traction control in RC cars. Regular inspection and occasional replacement of the centre dogbone set is part of professional RC vehicle maintenance, particularly after intensive racing seasons or high-mileage bashing sessions. The precision manufacturing process ensures that replacement parts fit perfectly and restore your RC buggy's performance to factory specifications. Whether you're maintaining your RC8B4 for competition or leisure driving, having a quality centre dogbone set on hand ensures you can keep your RC car UK running at its best.
What's in the Box
- Team Associated RC8B4 Center Dogbone Set, 86.5mm (AS81564)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a centre dogbone set and why do I need it? — A centre dogbone set is a drivetrain linkage component that connects the differential to the suspension system in your RC buggy. It's essential for transmitting power from the engine to the wheels whilst allowing the suspension to move freely. This component experiences wear over time, particularly with regular racing or aggressive driving, and periodically requires replacement to maintain your RC car's performance and handling characteristics.
- Will this centre dogbone set fit my RC8B4? — Yes, this 86.5mm centre dogbone set is specifically designed for the RC8B4, RC8B4.1, RC8T4, and RC8T4e models. The precise 86.5mm length ensures perfect compatibility with these vehicles. Always reference your model's assembly diagram and check your current dogbone length before ordering to ensure you receive the correct specification.
- How often should I replace the centre dogbone set? — The centre dogbone set is classified as a wear item and should be inspected regularly during routine servicing. Replacement frequency depends on your driving intensity, track surface, and maintenance practices. Competitive racers may replace this component multiple times per season, whilst recreational users may only need replacement every few seasons. Visual inspection for cracks, bending, or damage will indicate when replacement is necessary.
- Is this suitable for beginners? — This is a spare part designed for owners of existing RC8B4 vehicles who are comfortable performing basic maintenance and repairs. Whilst replacing a centre dogbone set is a moderately straightforward task, it requires mechanical knowledge and proper tools. If you're new to RC car maintenance, we recommend consulting your RC8B4 manual or contacting our team for guidance.
- What additional parts might I need when replacing the centre dogbone set? — Depending on the condition of your drivetrain, you may also want to inspect and potentially replace set screws at the same time. Team Associated offers separate set screws (part #89221) that are available for purchase if needed during your servicing project.
- Why should I buy genuine Team Associated parts instead of aftermarket alternatives? — Genuine Team Associated parts are manufactured to original equipment specifications, ensuring perfect fitment, durability, and performance compatibility with your RC8B4. Using authorised spare parts guarantees that your RC buggy will perform as designed and maintains the vehicle's value and reliability for competitive racing or recreational use.
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 RC8B4 CENTER DOGBONE SET, 86.5mm AS81564 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.
- Part Number: AS81564
- Brand: Team Associated
- Product Type: Centre Dogbone Set
- Length: 86.5mm
- Compatible Vehicles: RC8B4, RC8B4.1, RC8T4, RC8T4e
- UPC: 784695815643
- Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP): $22.99 USD
- Package Quantity: 1
- Optional Related Part: #89221 set screws available separately
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