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Rear ball differential

Tamiya DT-04

This replaces the rear gear differential with an adjustable ball differential. It lets you change the differential's resistance while it is installed, giving you a different way to tune how the rear wheels share drive.

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Parts & installation

Manufacturer documented
Vehicle
Tamiya DT-04
Position
rear
Change
Gear differential to adjustable ball differential

Parts needed

Per rear differential
PartQty
53863DT-02 ball differential set1

Upgrade notes

  • Requires 53791: DF-02 universal shaft set, two shafts.
  • One sold set supplies two universal shafts for one driven axle. Required with this differential combination.

Manufacturer-documented option for the specified vehicle configuration.

Installation notes

  • Fit the 53863 ball differential with one 53791 universal-shaft set for the driven rear axle. The shaft pack supplies both sides.
  • The ball differential replaces the original gear differential and can be adjusted while installed. Follow its preload and lubrication instructions.
  • Retain the correct chassis bearings and serviceable mounting parts, and check free movement through rear suspension travel.

Sources

Tamiya DT-02 ball differential 53863 (opens in a new tab)
  • Product details, supplied components and stated application limits.
Tamiya DF-02 universal shafts 53791 (opens in a new tab)
  • Product details, supplied components and stated application limits.