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Ultima adjustable ball differential

Kyosho Ultima · 30625

This gives the rear differential an adjustable ball mechanism in place of the stock bevel gears. It needs correct outdrive spacing and periodic ball-diff adjustment, and the Optima product name does not make this Ultima a belt-drive car.

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Parts & installation

Manufacturer documented
Vehicle
Kyosho Ultima30625
Position
center
Change
Replace the stock rear bevel-gear differential with one OTW101C ball differential, without its belt pulley guide.

Parts needed

Sold packs for one vehicle
PartQty
OTW101CBall differential, one rear assembly1

Manufacturer assembly recipe documented. No independent test of this exact target was performed.

Installation notes

  • Scope is the 30625 Ultima reissue. Buy one OTW101C for the single rear differential; do not buy two merely because 4WD Optima/Javelin applications use front and rear units.
  • Page 12 says not to use the OTW101-01b pulley guide. Retain the original gearbox bearings and housings, spur/slipper assembly, suspension, motor, radio and body.
  • With the standard shafts, insert three O-rings from the spare-parts bag into each side. The manual explicitly says those O-rings are unnecessary with optional OTW125C universal shafts. OTW125C is an alternative, not a mandatory purchase.
  • Open the rear transmission, replace the bevel-diff assembly and rebuild the gearbox following pages 12-15. Follow the actual OTW101C package instructions for ball-diff grease, preload and maintenance; ordinary gear-diff oil is not a substitute.
  • The installation is documented by the factory. No controlled improvement in grip, durability or speed was verified. The setup and maintenance burden is greater than a sealed bevel-gear differential.

Sources

Ultima 30625 current assembly manual (opens in a new tab)
  • Maker instructions and assembly diagrams for the stated parts and configuration.
Ultima 30625 manufacturer explanation (opens in a new tab)
  • Maker product information, applicable models and supporting parts.
OTW101C manufacturer product (opens in a new tab)
  • Maker product information, applicable models and supporting parts.