Look at the RC vehicle documentation
The exact model or manufacturer item number is commonly found on:
- the original box label;
- the manual cover;
- the exploded parts diagram or parts list;
- a manufacturer product label or identification sticker.
RC COMPATIBILITY GUIDE
Find the Right Parts for Your Exact RC Model
Choosing a model-specific screw or bearing kit starts with identifying your exact RC vehicle. Find the RC brand, series or chassis, model name, and OEM/item number whenever available. Then open the matching RC Model Collection to verify compatibility before choosing a kit.
RC Brand Series/Chassis Exact Model/OEM Model Collection Correct Kit
MODEL-FIRST PROCESS
How to Find the Correct Kit for Your RC Model
Use this sequence whenever you are unsure which kit fits. Do not skip directly from a similar-looking vehicle to a product.
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Identify Your RC Vehicle
Start with the exact brand and model name. Look for the OEM/item number when one is available.
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Find the Exact Model
Use the Compatibility Hub or RC Brands Directory to narrow from brand to series/chassis and exact model.
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Open the Model Collection
Use the matching RC Model Collection as the model-first page for checking the vehicle identity and available kits.
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Verify Compatibility
Confirm the model name, OEM/item number, and any model-specific notes before selecting a kit.
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Choose the Correct Kit
Select only a screw or bearing kit shown for that verified RC model.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
Where Can I Find My RC Model or OEM Number?
Similar RC names do not always mean the same parts fit
RC manufacturers can use similar model names across different generations, chassis versions, kits, or revisions.
A similar name, scale, body style, or chassis appearance does not by itself confirm that the same screw or bearing kit fits.
When multiple versions exist, use the exact model and OEM/item number whenever possible.
KIT SELECTION
Which Kit Type Do You Need?
Once the Model Collection confirms your exact RC vehicle, choose the available kit type that matches your project and driving conditions.
HARDWARE
Stainless Screw Kit
Model-specific stainless hardware for the listed RC vehicle.
Check the product page and Model Collection for the exact kit identity, included hardware, and any model-specific installation notes.
PROTECTION / OFF-ROAD
Rubber-Sealed Bearing Kit
Protection-focused / off-road choice.
Rubber seals provide added protection against dirt, dust, and splash for RC use where contamination is a greater concern.
LOWER DRAG / CLEANER ON-ROAD
Metal-Shielded Bearing Kit
Lower-drag / cleaner on-road choice.
Metal shields are suited to cleaner running environments where lower drag is preferred.
Product-specific information always overrides this general kit guidance.
COMPATIBILITY CONFIDENCE
Why Verify the Exact RC Model Before Ordering?
Reduce Wrong-Kit Orders
Exact model identification helps avoid selecting hardware intended for a different vehicle or model revision.
Distinguish Similar Models
Two RC vehicles can share a brand, series, scale, or similar name without using the same hardware.
See Model-Specific Notes
The Model Collection and product pages can identify verified OEM numbers, compatibility notes, and kit-specific information.
Choose With Confidence
Following the model-first path gives you a documented route from your exact RC vehicle to the kits currently shown for it.
DO NOT GUESS
Avoid These Common Compatibility Mistakes
- Do not assume the same parts fit because two RC vehicles look alike.
- Do not assume every vehicle in the same series uses identical hardware.
- Do not choose a kit only because the scale or vehicle class matches.
- Do not substitute an OEM/model number from a similar vehicle.
- Do not order from an uncertain match when the exact model has not been confirmed.
When in doubt, return to the Compatibility Hub or contact J-M SUPPLIES RC Parts Store with the information shown on your box, manual, or parts list.
QUICK ANSWERS
RC Compatibility Guide — Quick Answers
How do I confirm that I’m ordering the right kit?
Start with your exact RC model. Use the Compatibility Hub to identify the brand, series/chassis, and exact model or OEM/item number. Open the matching RC Model Collection, confirm the model information, and then choose a kit listed for that vehicle.
What if I do not know my RC model number?
Check the original box label, manual cover, exploded parts list, or manufacturer identification label. If you still cannot identify the model, contact J-M SUPPLIES RC Parts Store before ordering rather than choosing a kit from a similar-looking RC vehicle.
What is an RC Model Collection?
An RC Model Collection is the model-first page used to group the kits shown for a specific RC model. Use it to confirm the model identity and review model-specific notes before opening a product page.
Should I choose Rubber-Sealed or Metal-Shielded bearings?
Rubber-Sealed bearings are the protection-focused choice for off-road use and environments with more dirt, dust, or splash. Metal-Shielded bearings are the lower-drag choice for cleaner on-road environments. Always follow verified product-specific guidance when it differs.
What should I do if my exact RC model is not listed?
Do not assume that a kit for a similar model will fit. Contact J-M SUPPLIES RC Parts Store with the RC brand, model name, and OEM/item number so the compatibility can be reviewed.
MODEL-SPECIFIC HELP
Can’t Find Your RC Model or Not Sure Which One You Have?
Send us the RC brand, model name, series/chassis, and OEM/item number you can find, even if your exact model is not currently listed in the store.
If possible, use the information printed on the original box, manual, or exploded parts list. We would rather verify the exact model than have you guess at compatibility.