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Thursday, March 28, 2024

3 Upgrade Ideas – Tamiya Heavy Dump Truck GF-01

Here are our accessory and hop-up picks for the Tamiya GF-01 that can boost performance, durability and/or appearance and leave you with a sweet custom ride.

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VEHICLE: TAMIYA HEAVY DUMP TRUCK – GF01
TYPE: 1/24-scale electric 4WD truck kit
PRICE: $201.99 (item no. 58622) http://amzn.to/2p4GiFd

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HOP-UP: Tamiya aluminum servo lowering guard
PRICE: $19.79 (54644) http://amzn.to/2owxj1z
This Tamiya hop-up performs two helpful functions. Its rigid aluminum construction helps to protect the servo from impacts and gives you the option to mount the servo lower for more direct steering response. The part includes all the necessary mounting hardware like most of Tamiya’s option parts.

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HOP-UP: Tamiya aluminum steering arm
PRICE: $21.19 (54588) http://amzn.to/2pqTweQ
Replace the stock plastic resin steering arm with the Tamiya aluminum steering arm. It is stronger and offers more precise steering response. Installing this part is straightforward.

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HOP-UP: Tamiya aluminum hub carrier
PRICE: $39.99 (54661) http://amzn.to/2owkO68
These are front hub carriers for the left and right of the Tamiya Heavy Dump Truck. They are masterfully machined from aluminum and provide 8-degrees of caster angle. You will find that your truck will hold a straight course better than in its stock form and give you better cornering ability.

Links
Tamiya America, tamiyausa.com, (800) 826-4922

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