How to Adjust Chassis Ride Height on Your 1/10 RC Touring Car

Chassis ride height is the distance between the bottom of your chassis and the track surface. It plays a critical role in the balance, stability, and performance of your RC touring car.

Why is ride height important?

Too low = chassis scraping, loss of stability. Too high = raised center of gravity, poor cornering response. The key is finding the sweet spot for your track conditions and driving style.

How to properly adjust chassis ride height?

• Place your car on a flat setup board
• Use a ride height gauge or setup blocks
• Turn the spring preload collars on your shocks to raise or lower the chassis
• Check consistency on all four corners

⚠️ Setup warning

Never use droop screws to set chassis ride height! Droop screws control suspension travel, not static ride height. Always use the shock collars to adjust height.

Reference ride height values (1/10 Touring)

• Carpet track: 5 mm front / 5.5 mm rear
• Asphalt track: 6 to 7 mm
• Bumpy tracks: 7 to 8 mm (with matching droop adjustment)

? These values are only guidelines – always adapt to grip level, surface quality, and track layout.

Find ride height gauges and precision setup tools at HERE