Overview
The Team Associated RC10B7 Hinge Pin Set (AS92496) is an essential genuine factory replacement spare part designed specifically for maintaining the suspension systems of the Team Associated RC10B7 buggy. Whether you're a dedicated RC enthusiast in the UK looking to keep your RC car in peak condition, or a competitive racer who demands reliability, this hinge pin set represents authentic Team Associated engineering and quality. Hinge pins are critical suspension components that form the pivot points connecting your buggy's suspension arms to the main chassis, and over time they can become worn, bent or damaged through regular use and aggressive driving.
If you're serious about RC buggy racing or weekend bashing, you'll understand how important it is to maintain your RC model's mechanical components to ensure consistent performance and longevity. The RC10B7 is renowned as a high-performance 1/10 scale four-wheel-drive competition buggy, and maintaining its suspension system with genuine factory parts is crucial for preserving handling characteristics, precision steering response and overall reliability. This hinge pin set allows you to refresh worn or bent pins quickly and easily, helping keep your buggy's suspension operating smoothly during regular maintenance and repair work.
As an Associated genuine spare (part number AS92496), this set is designed to restore precise suspension pivot points and support reliable running across all types of RC driving conditions. It's a straightforward choice for racers and hobbyists looking to keep their RC10B7 in top mechanical condition, whether you're preparing for competition racing or maintaining your buggy for recreational enjoyment.
Key Features
- Genuine Team Associated Factory Spare — This is an authentic OEM (original equipment manufacturer) replacement part, meaning it meets the exact specifications and tolerances that Team Associated engineered for the RC10B7, ensuring compatibility and performance standards that aftermarket alternatives may not match.
- Direct Suspension System Maintenance — The hinge pins form critical pivot points in your RC buggy's suspension assembly, and this factory replacement set allows you to maintain these essential components without needing to purchase entire suspension arms or assemblies, saving you money on repairs.
- Restores Worn or Bent Pins — Through regular racing and bashing, hinge pins can become bent, worn or slightly damaged, affecting suspension geometry and handling precision; this replacement set lets you restore your buggy to factory specifications quickly and easily.
- Precise Engineering — Team Associated manufactures these hinge pins to exact tolerances, ensuring they provide the same suspension pivot point accuracy as the original pins that came with your RC10B7.
- Essential Maintenance Supply — For anyone who drives their RC10B7 regularly, having spare hinge pins on hand is practical maintenance planning, as these small components can break or bend unexpectedly during intense driving sessions.
- Compatible with RC10B7 Suspension — This set is specifically designed for the RC10B7 suspension assemblies, ensuring perfect fitment and function within your buggy's suspension system.
Technical Performance
The Team Associated RC10B7 Hinge Pin Set represents precision engineering at its finest. These hinge pins are manufactured to exact specifications by Team Associated, the renowned American RC manufacturer known for producing competition-grade RC buggies and components that perform at the highest levels of RC racing. The hinge pins themselves are precision-engineered cylindrical components that serve as the pivot points connecting your RC buggy's suspension arms to the chassis. Built from hardened steel or comparable durable materials, they're designed to withstand the forces and impacts involved in RC buggy racing and bashing. When properly installed in the RC10B7's suspension system, these hinge pins enable smooth, precise suspension movement while maintaining accurate suspension geometry. The quality of these pins directly impacts your buggy's handling characteristics, steering response, and overall mechanical reliability. Because they're factory-original components engineered specifically for the RC10B7, they integrate perfectly with the buggy's suspension design, maintaining the exact pivot point spacing and alignment that Team Associated engineered into this competition-grade buggy. For anyone maintaining an RC10B7 or building one from spares, having genuine replacement hinge pins ensures you're maintaining your buggy to factory specifications.
What's in the Box
- Complete Team Associated RC10B7 Hinge Pin Set (AS92496)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are hinge pins and why do I need to replace them? — Hinge pins are small cylindrical components that form the pivot points in your RC buggy's suspension system, connecting the suspension arms to the chassis. Through regular driving, these pins can become bent, worn or damaged, affecting your buggy's suspension geometry and handling precision. Replacing them restores your RC10B7 to factory suspension specifications.
- Is this a genuine Team Associated part? — Yes, absolutely. The AS92496 is an authentic Team Associated factory-original spare part, manufactured to the same specifications and quality standards as the hinge pins that came in your new RC10B7. Using genuine spares ensures compatibility and maintains your buggy's performance.
- How often should I replace hinge pins? — Hinge pin replacement depends on how frequently and intensively you drive your RC10B7. Regular racers and bashers should inspect their hinge pins periodically and replace any that show signs of bending or wear. Having a spare set on hand is practical maintenance planning for serious RC enthusiasts.
- Will these hinge pins fit my RC10B7? — Yes, the AS92496 hinge pin set is specifically designed for the Team Associated RC10B7 buggy and will fit perfectly within its suspension system. If you own an RC10B7, these are the correct replacement pins for your model.
- What's the difference between genuine Team Associated spares and aftermarket alternatives? — Genuine Team Associated spares are manufactured to exact OEM specifications and quality standards, ensuring perfect fitment and maintaining your buggy's engineered performance characteristics. Aftermarket alternatives may vary in dimensions or material quality, potentially affecting handling and durability.
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 RC10B7 Hinge Pin Set AS92496 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: AS92496
- Part Type: Hinge Pin Set
- Compatible Model: Team Associated RC10B7
- Application: Suspension assembly maintenance and replacement
- Barcode: 784695924963
- Part Category: Factory replacement spare
- Fitment: Standard fitment for RC10B7 suspension system
- Condition: New genuine OEM part
We want to make sure your delivery goes smoothly, so here are some important details about our service:
- For orders above £120, we offer delivery to most mainland UK addresses. For orders under £120, we can still deliver to Northern Ireland and the outlying isles, as long as the item can be sent by Royal Mail, weighs less than 30kg, and fits within 61cm × 46cm × 46cm. Some highland and remote areas may carry an extra delivery charge as couriers often apply surcharges in these locations. If you live in one of these areas, feel free to contact us before ordering so we can confirm the delivery options and costs for you.
- Most of our products include delivery in the price. If your order is under £90, a small delivery fee will apply but do not worry this will always be clearly shown at checkout before you complete your purchase.
- Depending on what you choose at checkout, your order will usually be delivered either the next working day or within 2 working days. For next day delivery please place your order before 2:00pm. Orders are dispatched Monday to Friday only. Some items may take a little longer and if that is the case we will always show the expected delivery time on the product page.
- If your order includes items with different dispatch times we will normally wait and send everything together once all items are in stock. If one of the items is going to take a while we will give you the choice either wait for everything to arrive or let us send the available items now and deliver the rest later. It is up to you.
- We use trusted delivery partners to make sure your order gets to you safely and on time. We use DPD for next working day deliveries and Royal Mail for the 2 day option.
- As soon as your order is on its way we will send you a tracking number by email. If you provide your mobile number at checkout we will also send delivery updates straight to your phone so you can keep an eye on progress.
- If a product is marked as "Dispatched within 3 working days" delivery usually takes around 3 to 5 working days from when your order is placed.
- For customers in Inverness and other parts of the Scottish Highlands deliveries can take up to 2 working days even if you select next day delivery as couriers do not currently offer a guaranteed next day service to those areas.
