Overview
Keep your Team Associated ProLite 4x4 running at peak performance with the genuine AS7142 Hub Carriers from Team Associated. These factory-specification replacement hub carriers are essential maintenance components for any serious RC enthusiast running a 1/10 scale short course truck. Whether you're a competitive racer pushing your RC car UK to its limits on the track, or a weekend basher enjoying off-road adventures, having genuine OEM replacement parts on hand ensures your rig stays in factory condition. The AS7142 hub carriers are precision-engineered components that form a critical part of your truck's front or rear upright assembly, directly affecting steering response, handling characteristics and overall vehicle geometry.
These replacement hub carriers are ideal for restoring worn or damaged upright assemblies that have taken a battering during intense bashing or race competition. Over time, the hub carriers can develop play, wear or damage from impacts, affecting your RC's handling and straight-line stability. By fitting genuine Team Associated hub carriers, you restore your ProLite 4x4 to factory specifications and maintain the precise geometry that makes this short course truck such a competitive platform. Unlike aftermarket alternatives, these OEM parts are engineered to exact tolerances and integrate perfectly with your existing suspension components, ensuring consistent performance and reliability.
RC Model Shop stocks the full range of Team Associated spares and upgrades, including this essential hub carrier set. Whether you're preparing for a race weekend, replacing worn components after a hard season of bashing, or building up a new RTR model into a competition machine, we have the genuine parts you need. Our stock of Team Associated ProLite 4x4 spares ensures you can keep your short course truck in top condition without compromise.
Key Features
- Genuine Team Associated OEM Component — These are factory-specification hub carriers manufactured by Team Associated to exact tolerances, ensuring perfect fit and function with your ProLite 4x4 without any compatibility issues or fitment problems that can occur with aftermarket alternatives.
- Factory-Spec Replacement Part — Designed as direct replacements for worn, damaged or worn-out hub carriers, these components restore your truck to its original factory geometry and performance characteristics, maintaining steering precision and handling balance.
- Precision Engineering for Durability — The hub carriers are engineered to withstand the rigours of competitive racing and aggressive bashing, providing reliable performance through countless hours of use on the track or off-road terrain.
- Maintains OEM Geometry — By using genuine Team Associated hub carriers, you ensure that your ProLite 4x4's suspension geometry, steering response and handling characteristics remain true to the factory design, essential for competitive performance.
- Essential Maintenance Component — Every serious RC enthusiast should have spare hub carriers on hand for quick repairs and replacements during race events or after damage sustained during bashing sessions, minimising downtime and keeping your truck race-ready.
- Compatible with ProLite 4x4 Platform — These hub carriers are specifically engineered for the Team Associated ProLite 4x4 1/10 scale short course truck, ensuring seamless integration with all factory components and suspension parts.
Technical Performance
The AS7142 hub carriers represent precision-engineered suspension components that are critical to your ProLite 4x4's handling and performance. These components form part of the upright assembly, which directly influences your truck's steering geometry, camber angles and overall weight distribution during acceleration, braking and cornering. Team Associated manufactures these hub carriers to exact tolerances, ensuring that each component integrates perfectly with matching parts on your short course truck. The engineering excellence built into these spares reflects Team Associated's commitment to producing competition-grade RC vehicles, and their replacement parts maintain that same quality standard. Whether you're running your ProLite 4x4 as a ready-to-run bashers' truck or as a competition platform at sanctioned UK RC car races, having genuine OEM replacement hub carriers ensures your vehicle maintains factory performance and handling characteristics. The durability of these components is proven through their use in professional racing environments, where reliability and precision are non-negotiable.
What's in the Box
- Team Associated ProLite 4x4 Hub Carrier Set (AS7142)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are the AS7142 hub carriers genuine Team Associated parts? — Yes, these are genuine factory-specification hub carriers manufactured by Team Associated. They are OEM replacement components designed specifically for the ProLite 4x4 1/10 scale short course truck, ensuring perfect compatibility and performance.
- What is the difference between genuine Team Associated hub carriers and aftermarket alternatives? — Genuine Team Associated hub carriers are engineered to exact factory tolerances, ensuring perfect fit and maintaining your truck's original geometry. Aftermarket alternatives may have dimensional variations that affect handling and steering response. By choosing OEM parts from Team Associated, you guarantee compatibility with your existing components and maintain the precise engineering that makes the ProLite 4x4 such a competitive platform.
- How often should I replace my hub carriers? — Hub carriers should be inspected regularly for wear, play or damage. If you notice loose steering, inconsistent handling, or visible cracks or damage to the carriers, replacement is necessary. In competitive environments, many racers replace hub carriers preventatively to ensure optimal performance throughout a race season.
- Will these hub carriers fit my Team Associated ProLite 4x4? — Yes, these AS7142 hub carriers are designed specifically for the Team Associated ProLite 4x4 1/10 scale short course truck. They are guaranteed to fit and function perfectly with your existing suspension and steering components without any modification.
- Can I use these hub carriers on other Team Associated models? — These hub carriers are specifically engineered for the ProLite 4x4. Using them on other models may result in incorrect geometry and handling issues. Always verify compatibility with your specific model before purchasing spares.
- How do worn hub carriers affect my RC truck's performance? — Worn or damaged hub carriers introduce play into your suspension system, affecting steering precision, camber angles and overall handling balance. This can result in loose steering feel, inconsistent cornering performance and reduced straight-line stability. Replacement with genuine parts restores factory performance.
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 ASSOCIATED PROLITE 4x4 HUB CARRIERS AS7142 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: AS7142
- Product Type: Hub Carrier Set
- Compatible Model: Team Associated ProLite 4x4
- Scale: 1/10
- Vehicle Type: Short Course Truck
- Part Type: Replacement Suspension Component
- Quantity: Hub Carrier Set
- Barcode: 784695071421
- Condition: New OEM Genuine Part
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