This rear hub carrier is a direct-fit replacement designed for Team Associated RC18T and RC18R chassis. It replaces the factory plastic carrier and provides a reliable mounting point for rear suspension links and the wheel hub assembly while supporting repeatable setup adjustments.
Confirm the carrier matches your RC18T or RC18R chassis code before ordering. The part is intended to accept the existing wheel hub hardware and bearings transferred from the original carrier, preserving factory suspension geometry unless link positions or other components are changed.
Installation follows standard workshop procedures: remove the existing carrier, transfer bearings and hub components into the new unit, align carefully, and secure using the original fasteners. No specialised tools are required beyond common hex drivers used in RC assembly.
From a setup perspective, the aluminium carrier increases rear mounting stiffness compared with softer materials. That additional rigidity helps maintain wheel alignment under load and provides a stable baseline for rear-end tuning and further suspension upgrades.