Overview
The Team Associated Anti-Roll Bar Set (AS71091) is a premium suspension upgrade designed specifically for the DR10 platform, one of the most popular 1/10 scale RC buggies available in the UK market. This complete rear anti-roll bar system transforms the handling characteristics of your DR10, providing enhanced stability through corners and reducing body roll during aggressive driving. Whether you're upgrading a DR10 RTR model or building a complete DR10 Team Kit, this suspension component is essential for serious RC enthusiasts who demand precision handling and competitive performance.
Anti-roll bars, also known as sway bars or anti-sway bars, are a fundamental suspension technology used across all forms of motorsport from full-size racing to 1/10 scale RC buggies. The DR10 Anti-Roll Bar Set comes as standard on DR10 Team Kits, reflecting its importance to the platform's performance envelope. For DR10 RTR (Ready to Run) owners, this upgrade represents a direct path to unlocking the true potential of your RC buggy. By reducing chassis lean during cornering, anti-roll bars distribute weight more evenly across the suspension, allowing your tyres to maintain optimal contact patch with the track surface. This translates to improved traction, faster lap times, and more predictable handling characteristics that intermediate and advanced RC drivers will immediately appreciate.
RC Model Shop stocks this genuine Team Associated component as part of our comprehensive range of spares and upgrades for the DR10. Available in the UK with prompt shipping and expert support, this is the component you need if you're serious about maximising your DR10's performance potential.
Key Features
- Complete rear anti-roll bar system — The set includes everything necessary to install a functional anti-roll bar on your DR10, including the bar itself, mounting hardware, rod ends, and all fasteners required for full assembly without requiring parts sourcing from multiple suppliers.
- Precision-engineered components — Team Associated manufactures each component to exact tolerances, ensuring smooth operation and reliable performance under the demanding conditions of competitive RC racing and weekend bashing alike.
- Steel turnbuckles for adjustment — The inclusion of two steel turnbuckles (3x28mm) allows you to fine-tune the anti-roll bar stiffness, giving you the ability to customise your suspension setup to match your driving style, track conditions, and weight distribution preferences.
- Multiple rod end options — The set includes both 6x12.5mm and 4.3x12.5mm rod ends, providing flexibility in how you connect the anti-roll bar to the chassis and ensuring compatibility with various mounting configurations.
- Anti-roll bar pivots included — Two dedicated anti-roll bar pivots are supplied, allowing the bar to articulate smoothly whilst remaining securely anchored to the chassis.
- Quality fasteners — Black oxide coated M2x0.4x6mm socket head cap screws and precision set screws ensure corrosion resistance and a professional appearance whilst maintaining structural integrity.
- Standard DR10 platform compatibility — Engineered specifically for the DR10, this upgrade bolts directly onto your existing chassis without modification, making installation straightforward for owners with basic RC knowledge.
Technical Performance
The DR10 Anti-Roll Bar Set represents Team Associated's engineering expertise in suspension dynamics for 1/10 scale off-road buggies. Anti-roll bars function by resisting chassis roll during cornering, distributing suspension forces more evenly between the inside and outside wheels. This engineering principle, borrowed directly from full-size motorsport, dramatically improves handling feel and predictability. The system comprises a central anti-roll bar (the main torsion element) which connects to the suspension via rod ends and turnbuckles. By adjusting the turnbuckle length, drivers can increase or decrease anti-roll bar stiffness, allowing you to dial in the perfect balance between stability and articulation for your specific driving conditions. The inclusion of anti-roll bar mount caps and mounts ensures the system is secured rigidly to the chassis whilst allowing the necessary articulation. The precision rod ends (supplied in two different sizes) enable different connection angles and mounting positions, providing experienced builders with setup flexibility. All components are manufactured from durable materials selected for longevity in the demanding environment of RC racing, where vibration, moisture, and impacts are constant stresses. The steel turnbuckles provide reliable adjustment mechanisms that hold their position once set, crucial for maintaining consistent handling characteristics between driving sessions.
What's in the Box
- Qty 2 — Anti-Roll Bar Mount Caps
- Qty 2 — Anti-Roll Bar Mounts
- Qty 2 — Rod Ends, 6x12.5mm
- Qty 2 — Rod Ends, 4.3x12.5mm
- Qty 1 — Anti-Roll Bar, Rear
- Qty 2 — Steel Turnbuckles, 3x28mm
- Qty 6 — Screws, M2x0.4x6mm SHCS, black
- Qty 2 — Anti-Roll Bar Pivots
- Qty 2 — Set Screws, M3x0.5x5mm
- Qty 2 — Set Screws, M3x0.5x3mm
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an anti-roll bar and why do I need one on my DR10? — An anti-roll bar (also called a sway bar or anti-sway bar) is a suspension component that reduces chassis roll during cornering by distributing weight more evenly across all four wheels. On a DR10 RC buggy, installing an anti-roll bar significantly improves handling stability, reduces understeer and oversteer tendencies, and allows you to maintain consistent traction through high-speed turns. If you're moving beyond casual bashing and want to improve lap times or explore competitive RC racing, an anti-roll bar is one of the most impactful upgrades available.
- Is the DR10 Anti-Roll Bar Set difficult to install? — Installation requires basic mechanical knowledge and standard RC tools including a hex driver set, screwdrivers, and adjustable spanners. Team Associated has designed the system to bolt onto the DR10 chassis without requiring chassis modifications. If you have previously worked on RC car suspension or completed an RTR assembly, you should find installation straightforward. For beginners, we recommend consulting the official Team Associated instruction manual or watching installation guides from the RC community to familiarise yourself with the process.
- Will this anti-roll bar system work on my DR10 RTR model? — Yes, the AS71091 anti-roll bar set is specifically designed for DR10 platform vehicles. Whilst it comes as standard on DR10 Team Kits, it is an optional upgrade for DR10 RTR models, meaning it has been engineered and tested to fit RTR versions. However, before purchasing, confirm you own a DR10 model and not a different Team Associated platform such as the RB10, SR10, or DR10M, which require their own specific suspension components.
- Can I adjust the anti-roll bar stiffness after installation? — Yes, the steel turnbuckles included in this set allow infinite adjustment of anti-roll bar stiffness within their range. By lengthening or shortening the turnbuckles, you increase or decrease the amount of preload on the anti-roll bar. Stiffer settings (shorter turnbuckles) reduce chassis roll more aggressively, whilst softer settings (longer turnbuckles) allow more articulation. Most drivers experiment with multiple settings to find the ideal balance for their particular driving style and track conditions.
- What tools will I need to install this anti-roll bar set? — You will need standard RC tools including hex driver keys (particularly for the M2x0.4x6mm socket head cap screws), screwdrivers, and adjustable spanners or pliers for tightening the turnbuckles. We recommend having an RC-specific tool set on hand, available from RC Model Shop alongside this upgrade.
- Is this a genuine Team Associated part? — Yes, the AS71091 is the official Team Associated part number for the DR10 Anti-Roll Bar Set. RC Model Shop is an authorised Team Associated retailer in the UK, meaning all products are genuine manufacturer items with full authenticity guarantees.
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 ANTI-ROLL BAR SET - DR10 AS71091 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.
- Brand: Team Associated
- Model Number: AS71091
- Product Type: Rear Anti-Roll Bar Set
- Compatibility: DR10 platform
- Included Components: Anti-Roll Bar Mount Caps (Qty 2), Anti-Roll Bar Mounts (Qty 2), Rod Ends 6x12.5mm (Qty 2), Rod Ends 4.3x12.5mm (Qty 2), Anti-Roll Bar Rear (Qty 1), Steel Turnbuckles 3x28mm (Qty 2), Screws M2x0.4x6mm SHCS black (Qty 6), Anti-Roll Bar Pivots (Qty 2), Set Screws M3x0.5x5mm (Qty 2), Set Screws M3x0.5x3mm (Qty 2)
- Turnbuckle Size: 3x28mm Steel
- Rod End Sizes: 6x12.5mm and 4.3x12.5mm
- Screw Specifications: M2x0.4x6mm socket head cap screws black oxide coated
- Set Screw Specifications: M3x0.5x5mm and M3x0.5x3mm
- Application: Standard parts for DR10 Team Kit, optional upgrade for DR10 RTR models
- Barcode: 784695710917
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