Traxxas 55077-1 - Manual (Page 37)

JATO 3.3 • 37
ADVANCED TUNING ADJUSTMENTS
Camber Gain
Jato has provisions for adjusting the camber gain geometry of
the front and rear suspension. The camber gain of the vehicle can
be changed by moving the camber link attachment to a different
horizontal mounting position. Adjusting the camber gain will alter
the tire contact patch as the suspension is compressed. Making the
camber link shorter will increase the camber gain. This makes the
vehicle more stable over bumps, but reduces traction on smooth
surfaces. Lengthening the camber links has the opposite effect.
• To change the camber gain on the
front suspension, move the inner
or outer camber link ends to a
different attachment hole.
• To change the camber gain on the
rear suspension, move the inner
camber link end to a different
attachment hole (position 1 or
3 in the image, position 2 is the
stock setting).
Once you make adjustments to the camber gain, you may need to
re-adjust the static camber to suit your tuning needs.
Wheelbase Adjustment
In some circumstances, advantages can be
gained by shortening or lengthening Jato’s
wheelbase. For example, on a small track
with many tight turns, Jato might benefit
from having a shorter wheelbase.
Shortening the wheelbase will increase
overall responsiveness. On larger, faster
tracks Jato will benefit from the additional
stability of a longer wheelbase. Adjust the
wheelbase by repositioning the spacers in the rear stub axle housing
where it joins with the lower suspension arm. Keep in mind this is
a fine-tuning adjustment. Unless you are a very experienced driver
looking for that extra edge, the factory wheelbase setting should prove
to be fine for most applications.
Down Travel Limiters (optional)
An optional kit is available separately for
installing suspension down travel limiters
on the front and rear of Jato. Jato has
more suspension travel than other
trucks in its class. In most cases this is
an advantage that will result in a more
planted feeling truck that keeps its wheels
in contact with the race surface as much
as possible. Down travel limiters can be
used to limit the maximum possible ride
height when running on very smooth fast
tracks. In some situations, racers seeking
the fastest lines over rough sections of the
racetrack will limit down travel to keep
the extended wheels from touching the
tops of jumps. If you know that the fastest
line is to stay low over the tops of jumps
then consider installing them. Down travel
limiters are also used on other models to
prevent separation of the driveshafts at
the extremes of the suspension travel. They are not required for that
purpose on Jato thanks to the superior design of the both the stock
slider driveshafts and the accessory metal driveshafts. See your Jato
parts list for part numbers and pricing.
Spacers
Front Down Travel Limiter
Installation points
Rear Down Travel Limiter
Installation points
1 2 3
4 5
1 2 3
4 5
2 1 1 2 3 3
4 4 5 5