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Adjustable ball differential

Tamiya M-06

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 M-06
Position
rear
Change
Gear differential to adjustable ball differential

Parts needed

Per driven axle differential
PartQty
54194M-05 ball differential set1

Upgrade notes

  • Requires 53597: M03 universal shaft set, two shafts.
  • One sold set supplies the driven axle pair. Required with this ball differential.

Manufacturer-documented option for the specified vehicle configuration.

Installation notes

  • Fit 54194 with one 53597 universal-shaft set. The shaft pack supplies the driven axle pair.
  • Use the differential at the front of the front-drive M-05 or at the rear of the rear-drive M-06, as applicable.
  • Set ball-differential preload and lubrication according to the instructions, then check smooth rotation and shaft movement.

Sources

Tamiya M-05 ball differential 54194 (opens in a new tab)
  • Product details, supplied components and stated application limits.
Tamiya M-chassis universal shafts 53597 (opens in a new tab)
  • Product details, supplied components and stated application limits.