Frequently Asked Questions About Ordering Redcat Replacement Parts

Quick Answer

Order Redcat replacement parts by matching the part number on your vehicle or in your manual to the product listing, then confirm the listing names your model. If the listing does not name your vehicle, treat it as unverified and ask before buying. A part that fits one Redcat model will not automatically fit another, so the part number matters more than the part description.

Most ordering mistakes come down to one thing: the part number was not checked against the actual vehicle. Descriptions like front hub or steering link tell you what a part does, not which chassis it belongs to. The number tells you that.

This FAQ covers the questions Redcat owners ask most often before placing an order, including how to read a part number, when a set is better than a single piece, and what to do when a listing does not confirm your model. Each answer stands on its own, so you can jump to the one you need.

How do I know which part number I need?

Start with the exploded view or parts list for your specific model, then find the number for the broken or worn piece. Redcat part numbers usually appear as a prefix plus digits, and the number on the vehicle or in the manual is the one to match. If you no longer have the manual, identify the assembly first, then search by the part number rather than by a generic description.

Write the number down before you shop. It is easy to confuse visually similar parts across models, and a written number prevents you from ordering something that looks right in a photo but belongs to a different chassis.

• Match the number, not the photo. Two hubs can look identical and still fit different vehicles.
• If the number is worn off the part, check the manual or the model's parts diagram before ordering.

What does it mean when a listing says the part is for current vehicles?

It means the manufacturer lists that part as compatible with those models as they are currently sold. For example, RER11384 is a King Pin Bushing set of eight listed for the ASCENT FUSION, COE CUSTOM HAULER, EVEREST ASCENT, EVEREST GEN7 PRO, and EVEREST GEN7 SP. That list is your compatibility check, not a general claim that the part fits everything.

If your model is not named, do not assume it fits. Older versions of a model can use different hardware than the current release, and a listing built around current vehicles will not always cover them.

• Read the full vehicle list on the listing, not just the first model mentioned.
• If your model is missing from the list, ask before ordering rather than guessing.

Should I buy a single part or a set?

Buy the set when the part wears evenly on both sides of the vehicle. Suspension and steering components typically wear as a pair, so replacing one side and leaving the other usually means you are back ordering again in a few weeks. Sets also give you a spare, which matters if you are mid-season and do not want to wait on shipping.

Buy the single piece when only one side was damaged in a crash and the opposite side is still tight and straight. In that case a set is not wasteful, but it is not necessary either.

• Wear items: buy the set. Crash damage: a single piece is often enough.
• Check the quantity in the listing before ordering two of something that already comes as a pair.

Do I need to replace hardware at the same time?

Often yes. Bushings, hinge pins, and hubs sit in assemblies where one worn piece accelerates wear in the others. If a pin is bent, the bushing around it is usually distorted too, and installing a fresh bushing on a bent pin shortens its life. Inspect the surrounding parts while the assembly is apart.

This is also the moment to check for play, stripped threads, and cracks you cannot see with the vehicle assembled. Replacing one part and closing everything up only to reopen it a week later costs more time than checking once.

• Roll the pin on a flat surface. A wobble means it is bent and should be replaced.
• Order small hardware with the main part so you are not paying shipping twice.

What if the listing does not state a specification I need?

Treat a missing specification as unknown rather than assuming a value. Listings vary in how much detail they carry, and some parts are described only by name, quantity, and the vehicles they fit. If a dimension or material is not stated, that is a limitation of the listing, not an implied answer.

In that case, measure the part you are replacing and compare it to what you can confirm from the listing, or ask before ordering. Measuring the old part is the most reliable check you have.

• Never assume a size, thread, or material that the listing does not state.
• Keep the old part until the new one is installed and confirmed to fit.

How should I store spare parts once they arrive?

Keep parts in their original bags with the part number visible. Loose bushings and pins in a mixed bin become unidentifiable fast, and the number on the bag is what you will need for the next order. A small parts box sorted by assembly saves time during a repair.

Store rubber and plastic parts away from direct sun and heat. They age faster in a hot garage than in a cool, dry drawer, and a spare that has hardened is no better than the worn part you replaced.

• Label bags with the part number if the original printing is fading.
• Keep metal hardware lightly oiled to prevent surface rust in humid climates.

Ordering Checklist

Part number confirmed

You matched the number from your model's parts list or the old part itself, not just the description. If you cannot confirm the number, stop and check before ordering.

Vehicle listed

The listing names your specific model among the vehicles it fits. A missing model is a reason to ask, not a reason to assume.

Quantity checked

You know whether the part ships as a single piece or a set, and ordered accordingly. Sets often cover both sides; ordering two sets by mistake is a common error.

Surrounding parts inspected

You checked pins, bushings, and hardware in the same assembly for wear or damage. Adding a small part now is cheaper than a second shipping charge later.

Parts Referenced in This FAQ

• RER11384: King Pin Bushing set of eight pieces, listed for the ASCENT FUSION, COE CUSTOM HAULER, EVEREST ASCENT, EVEREST GEN7 PRO, and EVEREST GEN7 SP. The eight-piece count covers both sides of the front end, so you are not ordering twice for one repair.
• RER13444: Front C Hub supplied as a two-piece set and listed for current vehicles including BED DANCER, Caprice Classic, and MONTE CARLO. A pair in one box suits front-end service where both sides wear together, and the vehicle list is your fit check.
• 04004: Side Battery Supports, two pieces per set. A small, easy-to-overlook part worth adding to an order so you are not paying shipping on it alone later.
• 07181: Rear Outer Hinge Pins, two pieces per set. Hinge pins bend in crashes and wear the surrounding parts, so replacing them as a pair keeps the rear assembly consistent.

Ordering Redcat replacement parts comes down to matching the part number to your model and confirming the listing names your vehicle. When a detail is missing, measure the old part or ask rather than guessing. Do that, and most wrong-part orders never happen.