Top TR-SC10E Parts and Upgrades to Keep on Hand

Last week I mentioned that I was going to start getting my TR-SC10E ready for this summer's outdoor racing season.

I haven't done much with my truck yet but I did take it out of storage and gave it a quick look over to refresh my memory of where I left off last season.  After giving the truck an inspection, I put together a list of items to order and spare parts to have ready and thought I'd share that list of spare parts with you

Here is my list of the top TR-SC10E spare parts you'll likely want to have in your pit bag:

• TM-37 Front Upper Suspension Arms
• TM-26 Upper Suspension Arm Turnbuckle
• TM-38 Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Ends

Regarding the three parts listed above, the only reason you may want to have all three of these on hand is that the TM-26 turnbuckles tend to break and when they do, the plastic arm or ball end may be damaged as well.  See my recommended upgrades below for a solution

Now, back to the list

• SC-04 Front Bumper - see how I improved the stock bumper in this post or see below for information on the T-Bone Racing bumpers
• TM-36 Lower Suspension Arms - these come in a set that includes front and rear but all you'll likely ever need are the fronts
• 155B Body Clips

If you keep one or two of each of these parts in your pit bag, I think you should be okay for 90% of your parts needs.  Here are a few parts that I have never personally broken but I have sold several of these as well:

• TM-39 Front C-Hubs
• SC-04 Front Bumpers
• SC-08 Body Post Sets
• TM-41 Steering Knuckles
• E-22 King Pin Bushings (now that I think about it, I did lose one of these before)

Here is a list of the top TR-SC10E Upgrades I suggest:

• Lunsford 3.5mm x 24mm SUPER DUTY Titanium Turnbuckles Part # LNS35024.  These are to replace the stock TM-26 Turnbuckles.  Although these cost approximately twice as much as the stock parts, they will likely save you the headache of replacing broken turnbuckles and may also save you time and money because you will be less likely to damage the plastic upper suspension arms as well.  Not to mention that you can't win a race if you don't finish
• T-Bone Racing Basher Front Bumper.  Although I have this installed on my son's truck now, we haven't tested it yet.  I believe this will be an improvement over the stock front bumper though.  Here's a post I wrote about these bumpers
• Servo.  I suggest buying the best you can afford.  My son uses a Savox SW0231 in his truck and it works well.  I have used a Savox 1267SG in my truck with great results as well.  Here's a post I wrote about the 1267SG
• Tires.  If you are a basher, the stock tires are fine but if you want to race, you have to upgrade your tires.  Ask the guys at your track what they recommend.  New, high quality race tires will make a dramatic improvement to your truck's performance on the track.  Here's my truck with some Proline Hole Shots
• Ball cups.  I still don't have a perfect solution to the ball cups popping off buy here's a post I wrote a while ago about the solution and part that I used and so far, they are working great
• TM-65 Anti-roll bars x 2  I added these to my truck and they made a dramatic improvement to the trucks handling 

​Here are some handy tools and accessories

• Quality hand tools.  If you can afford some high end tools like those offered by MIP, I highly recommend that you pick some up.  At very least get a 2.0mm hex driver.  It took me a long time to pull the trigger on a full set of MIP tools but now that I have them, I wish I had purchased them years ago.  If your budget is tight, the Hexfly tools that I offer are pretty good as well
• Pit Mat.  Okay, this isn't critically important but I love my rubber pit mat.  It keeps the dirt contained, protects my work surface and helps me keep small parts and screws organized.  Money well spent in my opinion
• Car Hauler.  The HARD 1/8 Car Hauler Trolley costs darn near as much as a the TR-SC10E but just like my MIP tools, I wish I had purchased this years ago.  With this car hauler, I always have my tools and parts with me and never forget anything.

The TR-SC10E is a great handling truck and is quite durable as well.  Having a few spares on hand will help keep your downtime to a minimum.  A few upgrades will help as well but for the most part the truck doesn't need much.  I could go on and on about tools and accessories but I'm sure you will find the items you like the best...hint, here a few to consider - vehicle stand, shock oils, diff fluids, high quality batteries and charger, upgraded transmitter, shock springs, pinion gears, turnbuckle wrench etc etc etc....

'till next time

Rob