Overview
These Team Associated 16mm shock springs are purple-coded springs with a rate of 4.85 lb/in for the 16mm big bore shocks used on the RC8B4 and RC8T4 families of 1:8 off-road buggies and truggies.
Each spring is 66mm long with 6.0 active turns and 1.4mm wire. The purple color makes the rate easy to identify at the track, so you can swap between spring rates quickly to match grip, jumps and track conditions.
Key Features
- Spring rate: 4.85 lb/in
- Free length: 66mm (L66)
- 6.0 turns (6.0T)
- 1.4mm wire diameter (1.4D)
- Purple color coding for quick rate identification
- Sized for Team Associated 16mm shock bodies
Performance Benefits
- Changing spring rate adjusts chassis roll, pitch and weight transfer to suit grip level
- Consistent, matched rate helps keep handling balanced side to side
- Replacing fatigued springs restores original ride height and damping feel
Usage Notes
- Always install springs in matched pairs on the same axle
- Recheck ride height and preload collars after changing springs
- Use Team Associated's spring chart to compare this rate with other 16mm options
Technical Specs
- Shock size: 16mm
- Color: Purple
- Rate: 4.85 lb/in
- Length: 66mm
- Turns: 6.0
- Wire diameter: 1.4mm
- Part number: 81743
What's Included
- (1) Set of purple 16mm shock springs
Fitment
Compatible RC vehicles: Team Associated RC8B4e, RC8B4.1, RC8B4.1e, RC8B4.1 Davide Ongaro, RC8B4.2, RC8B4.2 EURO, RC8B4.2e, RC8T4, RC8T4e, RC8T4.2 and RC8T4.2e.
Summary
- Purple 4.85 lb/in 16mm shock springs
- 66mm length, 6.0 turns, 1.4mm wire
- Fits RC8B4 and RC8T4 series 1:8 buggies and truggies
