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oh, depending on what motor u get u will need a pinion too. One comes in the kit and is a 24 tooth, but if ure running 7.5t then u may want a 21 or 22 as a starter. Ive put 22 on mine but not run it yet so cant say if it needs dropping or raising.

also, not essential but a good idea is spring. The kit ones are far too hard on the rear. I am changing to the losi springs as that's what most people i race with use. Makes things easier. Means i have 2 full Durango spring sets for sale if you wanted to save some money on a full selection. They are a tight fit on the collars on the h2 shocks but fit the rest of it perfectly.

other things to be aware of when building....

- the manual tells you to put a .5 shim on each of the rear inner hinge pins. I found that you don't need them as there is no play without. If you do have play on the arm then with the kit spacers you may need to use a reamer very lightly to open the whole a bit. They are slightly too small to go over the hing pins. Alternatively buy a pack or two of the Schumacher 3x7 spacers. You get 18 per pack in .5, 1 and 2mm sizes. Ive ordered two just because i hate using plastic spacers.

- page 15 of the manual has the anti squat section. It doesn't explain anything and might leave you scratching your head. Basically you get 3 longer inserts and 3 shorter ones.

the longer ones are to go under the rear-front block and this is what sets your anti squat. The thinnest one gives you 1 degree, next is 2 and the thickest gives you 3 degrees.

the shorter inserts are for the rear-rear block. These go on top of the block though, and are used to keep the gearbox level. So basically whatever you used under the front block, you need to put the same height spacer on top of the rear block.

- the only other thing i have found in the length of the rear shocks could be a little longer as there isn't much droop. Not that you need alot. All i have done is unwind the shock end so that the shaft from body bottom to end top is 30mm i think. Ill double check this over the weekend and let u know if any different.

just take your time with the build. In true Taiwanese style the manual is a bit lacking in detail but i managed it all first time after i got my head round the anti squat settings.