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Slipper clutch for XV-02RS PRO 58726

Tamiya XV-02RS PRO Chassis Kit · 58726

Fit a slipper clutch if you want the center drive to absorb sudden torque loads or limit wheelspin on loose surfaces. It needs adjustment, and excessive slipping can overheat the spur gear.

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Parts & installation

Manufacturer documented
Vehicle
Tamiya XV-02RS PRO Chassis Kit58726
Position
center
Change
Replaces the fixed center spur drive with an adjustable friction clutch.

Parts needed

Sold packs for one stated conversion
PartQty
22048Complete XV-02 70T slipper clutch set1

The maker documents the parts and assembly. An exact-edition independent installation and measured driving benefit were not verified.

Installation notes

  • Use one complete 22048 set. It supplies the 70T spur, pressure plates, two slipper pads, shaft, spring, nut, joint cup, axle ring, pin and two 1280 bearings. Service pieces pictured inside the kit are not extra purchases.
  • Remove the fixed center spur/shaft assembly and install the complete clutch in its place. Retain the chassis propeller shafts and center housing. Insert the shafts into the narrow cup openings as shown.
  • Use the supplied kit-style 2 mm hex wrench to adjust the slipper. The instructions exclude the separately sold 42146 hex screwdriver because its tip may be damaged. Initial standard position is the illustrated 2.3 mm dimension.
  • Choose this slipper or the 22049 plus 22050 center differential. The two mechanisms cannot occupy the center position together. The slipper limits transmitted torque; it does not add differential action between front and rear shafts.
  • Loosening the adjustment permits more slip. Continuous running with a loose clutch can overheat and damage the spur; verify adjustment after changes rather than treating free slip as a fault in the motor or axle differential.

Sources

Tamiya 22048 product and exact chassis eligibility (opens in a new tab)
  • Maker product information, applicable models and supporting parts.
Tamiya 22048 complete assembly sheet (opens in a new tab)
  • Maker instructions and assembly diagrams for the stated parts and configuration.
Tamiya XV-02RS PRO 58726 assembly manual (opens in a new tab)
  • Maker instructions and assembly diagrams for the stated parts and configuration.