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 Teflon 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.
