RC18-010/BU Aluminium Rear Hub Carrier for RC18T/RC18R Technical Upgrade by 3Racing  [RC18-010/BU]

Technical rear hub carrier for RC18T and RC18R

This CNC style aluminium rear hub carrier is manufactured by 3Racing as a direct-fit replacement for the Team Associated RC18T and RC18R rear hub on 1/18 scale cars. The description concentrates on compatibility, mechanical installation steps, and the carrier's role in tuning rear suspension geometry without asserting specific performance improvements.

Compatibility: designed specifically for Team Associated RC18T and RC18R chassis. The aluminium carrier is intended to replace worn or brittle molded parts or to provide a stiffer mounting interface in the rear hub assembly. Precision machining ensures consistent bearing seats and axial location compared with standard plastic carriers.

Installation procedure: remove the rear wheels and disassemble the hub per your service routine, transfer bearings, spacers, and fasteners to the aluminium carrier, and reassemble while verifying bearing preload and axle endplay. Only basic tools such as hex drivers and setup gauges are required. Confirm fastener torque values and suspension geometry after installation for consistent baseline setup.

Tuning application: upgrading to an aluminium carrier alters hub stiffness and can change rear wheel location under load, which in turn affects toe and camber behaviour. Use this part when seeking repeatable alignment, finer adjustment control, and greater consistency across setup changes during track testing.