DF-01 Front A-Arms Aluminum Upgrade for TAMIYA (Red) - JR-DF101-RD by Jazrider  [JR-DF101-RD]

Tamiya DF01 Top Force/ Manta Ray Aluminum Front Suspension Arms (Red)
Price:
NZD$21.94
Brand:
JAZRIDER
Model:
JR-DF101-RD
Condition:
Brand New
Available in shop
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Overview: Aluminum A-Arms for DF-01

The JR-DF101-RD aluminum front arm set replaces the OEM plastic arms on TAMIYA DF-01 based 1/10 buggies, offering a tougher alternative for maintenance and setup tasks. The red anodized coating helps resist wear and keeps the parts visually distinct during pit checks.

These arms target DF-01 chassis types like Top Force and Manta Ray, reducing component flex to yield a firmer suspension pickup compared with stock plastic. Racers often fit aluminum arms when seeking sharper initial steering or more consistent behavior across laps.

Replacing the front A-arms follows the usual DF-01 procedure: remove wheel and steering knuckle, transfer any ball studs or pins from the originals, then install and secure the new aluminum arms with the vehicle's existing screws. Verify alignment and suspension articulation before final tightening and use threadlocker on metal-to-metal fasteners if recommended.

Always double-check stated compatibility to ensure the JR-DF101-RD fits your specific DF-01 model before committing to installation.

Compatibility

  • Compatible with Tamiya 1/10 RC Buggy DF-01 chassis: Top Force, Top Force Evolution, Manta Ray, Terra Conqueror, Blazing Star, Dirt Thrasher.
  • Not suitable for Tamiya RC Cayenna (58406) and Racing Lancer (58421).
No special parts are normally needed; you will reuse existing fasteners and transfer ball studs or pins from the original arms for correct assembly.
Aluminum arms resist deformation better than plastic in many impacts, but heavy crashes can still bend or fracture metal parts; inspect after hard incidents and replace if damaged.
Possibly. A stiffer front end from aluminum arms may benefit from small damping or spring adjustments to recover the original balance; make incremental changes and test.

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