REDCAT RER25989 Magnetic Body Mounts Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- REDCAT
Table of Contents
RER25989 Magnetic Body Mounts
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Magnetic Body Mounts
Assembly Instructions
Disclaimer
This kit contains parts that have been specifically designed to support your
vehicle’s body using magnets. With that being said it’s important that you
refrain from bending and manipulating the parts since they are thin and have
little support until the magnet is set into place. Once the magnets are
installed, these parts will be plenty strong for this application. It should
be noted that the magnets can fit a bit loosely within the mounts depending on
the manufacturer’s dimensions. The mounts are designed with this in mind and
will hold the magnet in place regardless of the difference in size.
Parts/tools needed to complete the assembly
- 4 magnets will be needed with the dimensions of 60x10x3mm. We recommend using the magnets that are linked below.
- https://www.amazon.com/LOVIMAG-Powerful-Neodymium-Magnets-Rare-Earth/dp/B08L3FVFFZ
- 2mm hex screwdriver
- Phillips PH1 screwdriver
Parts included in the kit
A) 1 pc Rear Body Mount
B) 1 pc Rear Chassis Mount
C) 1 pc Front Body Magnet Cover
D) 1 pc Rear Body Magnet Cover
E) 2 pc Washers
F) 6 pc Extra Body Mount Screws
G) 2 pc m3x5 button head screw
H) 2 pc m3x8 button head screw
I) 1 pc Front Body Mount
J) 1 pc Front Chassis Mount
Chassis Mount Installation
Rear Chassis Mount Installation
The first part that will be installed is the rear chassis mount. Start by
taking the part and identifying the marking that is above where the magnet
will sit. This marking will need to be pointed towards the rear of the chassis
when it’s installed.
Next, take the 60x10x3mmmagnet and place it within
the empty slot of the part (the orientation does not matter at this point
however, orientation will need to be taken into consideration for the body
mounts).
After the magnet is placed into the mount, it can now
be installed onto the chassis. Take your index finger and place it over the
middle of the magnet and place your thumb over the middle of the flat side of
the mount. Now pinch the parts together (this is to ensure that the magnet
will not fall out during the installation process).
While holding the mount and
the magnet together, take one side of the mount and align the clips with the
hole which was previously used for the rear body posts. Remember to keep the
marked portion of the mount facing towards the rear. With your free hand,
apply equal pressure on the flat side of the mount opposite to where the clips
are located until there is a click which indicates that the mount was seated
properly. When installing the clips into the chassis it’s recommended to go
slow.
While pressing down on the mount with your thumb you can now
remove your index finger making sure that the magnet does not fall from the
slot. At this point you can switch hands so that previous steps can be
repeated to install the remaining clip. Front Chassis Mount Installation
First we will install the magnet into the front chassis mount. Take a 60x10x3mmmagnet and insert it into the empty slot of the mount. It’s best to start with the magnet pressing against the tab of the mount and sliding it until the tab overcomes the magnet as seen in the pictures below.
After the magnet is properly seated, the mount can be installed
onto the chassis. Start by locating the M3x8mm screws and the washers from the
kit. This hardware will be used to secure the front chassis mount using the
existing holes from the stock front body posts. Next examine the shape of the
front chassis mount. It should be noted that on one side there is a flat
surface which needs to be facing the front of the chassis when the mount is
installed. With this in mind place the front mount in the orientation that
matches the picture below. Align the posts of the front chassis mount with the
holes on the chassis. Make sure that the front chassis mount is flush with the
chassis.
Now place the washers onto the screws and drive them
into the front chassis mount. Do not tighten them all the way just yet.
Perform one last check to see if the mount matches the pictures seen above. If
they do not match the pictures above then adjust them and tighten the screws.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!!! This can cause the part to strip and jeopardize the
holding strength of the mount.
Body Mount Installation
Rear Body Mount Installation
As stated in a prior section, the magnet orientation must now be accounted for
since the magnets for the body and the chassis need to connect with each
other. Start by taking a 60x10x3mmmagnet and placing it over the installed
rear chassis mount. Make a note on what side the magnet attracts to (It’s
recommended to mark the side that connects directly to the rear chassis mount
with a permanent marker).
With the magnet marked, place it into the empty slot
of the rear body mount having the marked side facing towards where the screws
will be installed.
Next, install the rear body magnet cover with the
m3x5 button head screw. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!!! This can cause the part to
strip.
Check the mount to verify if the magnet was placed in the
correct orientation. Take the mount with the magnet installed and place it on
the rear chassis mount. If the rear chassis mount and the rear body mount
repel each other, then the magnet will need to be flipped in the rear body
mount. If they are attracted to each other, then move onto the next
step.
Remove the three rear screws of the SixtyFour body which secures
the original rear body mount to the bumper (make sure to keep all of the
screws in a safe place since they will be used later in the installation
process. If you do lose some do not worry there is extra body screws included
in this kit).
Now Install the rear body mount using the body mount
screws. A picture of the installed rear body mount can be seen in the picture
below.
Front Body Mount Installation
Remove the three screws that hold the front body post to the front bumper (set
the body mount screws aside they will be used to secure the new
mount).
Next, install the front body mount with the screws
while having the thin wall side facing away from the front bumper. Make sure
that it matches the picture below.
Take a 60x10x3mmmagnet and place it onto
the front chassis mount. Make a note on what side the magnet is attracted to
the front chassis mount (again it is recommended to mark this side with a
permanent marker).
Insert the marked magnet into the empty slot of the
mount having the marked side facing away from the front bumper.
Next, install the front body magnet cover with the m3x5 button
head screw. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!!! This can cause the part to strip.
Congratulations the mounts have been fully installed! When
placing the SixtyFour body onto the chassis, attach the front first and swing
the rear onto the chassis mount. To remove the body take the rear off first
and swing it towards the front to take it off from the chassis mount. Make
sure when the body is put on to the vehicle that the fenders clear the
chassis.