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IFS Conversion - By: Andrew Kuntze

The Tamiya TA-05 chassis platform has been tearing up the race track and parking lots since July 2005. Since its release, it has gone through some refinements and evolutions to give consumers the best mid level touring car in the R/C industry.

With the introduction of the TA-05 IFS (Inboard Front Suspension), many consumers want to know; "Can I convert my standard TA-05 into an IFS?" The answer is YES! We have a simple parts chart below to show you what you need. The chart reflects two options. One option is using stock IFS parts and the second option reflects using Hop Op Options to do the same thing.

Option one: Stock parts

ITEM#	DESCRIPTION	QUANTITY REQUIRED
51294	TA05-IFS N Parts	1
9805840	3x9.5mm Step Screw	1
9808126	5x9.5mm Rocker Nut	1
9805185	Metal Bushing. Bag 850 2pc	2
9804205	5mm Ball Connector 4 pcs.	2
50875	TA04 5mm Ball cup Connector Set	1
9804236	Turnbuckle Shaft 3x28	1
50380	E-ring set	1
53899	Reversible LW Sus Set	1
53836	48mm Swing Shafts	2

Option two: Hop Ups Options

Item #	Description	Quantity Required	Replaces
53991	TA05-IFS N Parts carbon reinforced	1	51294
53993	TA05-IFS Rocker Arm Set aluminum	1	51294
53992	TA05-IFS Rocker Nut Aluminum	1	9808126
42111	850 Flourine Sealed Bearing 2pcs.	2	9805185
53642	5mm Aluminum Ball Connector	1	9804205
53601	5mm Adjuster Low Friction 8pcs	1	50875
53527	3x32mm Titan Turnbuckle	1	9804236
49325	Alum Turnbuckle Shafts 3x32mm Red 2pcs	1	9804236, 53527,53601

The lightweight suspension is also available as the Short Lightweight Reversible Suspension Set (item 54083). This set uses suspension arms that are 1mm shorter. The result of this design is enhanced mechanical grip. When using item 54083, be sure to use swing shafts 51092 and 53724.

To complete the fitting of the IFS parts on your standard TA-05, please reference the IFS instruction manual HERE This manual is available in .pdf format and will help guide you through any issues or questions you have regarding installation.