Basic toolkit for an RC Crawler - ??

[Sno Dawg]

Any tips on a basic toolkit for my RC Crawler?

I have been doing a lot of work on my Redcat RS10XT
in the past 2 days
new servos
4 shocks - blew 4 shocks in 2 weeks
tire foams out

I have been fumbling around with tools that seem too big for this little truck. i am used to working on my full size FJ40.

Teeth to the wind,
Sno Dawg

 

[Diesel-tech]

Check some in the endors section for some rc websites and get a set of allen drivers there what your probably going to use the most although I dont know what the hardware is like on the redcats

 

[Frank Rizzo]

Most crawlers use metric. The most common allen sizes are 1.5, 2 and 2.5mm. most screws are 3mm.

 

[Sno Dawg]

great - I have a bunch of allens and metric tools

I just feel like my fingers are too fat to work on these tiny little parts

Sno Dawg

 

[headfullorocks]

You can buy kits on ebay.I use my cordless drill alot with allen heads,solder iron,wire stripers,needle nose pliers/vise grips.

 

[jsowens]

In my toolkit, I have metric allen keys in those sizes listed before, I have a nicer hex driver set, a screwdriver with both large and small phillips/flathead bits, soldering iron/solder, shrink wrap, misc. 3mm hex screws in various sizes and locknuts for them, a cross wrench like this: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXN457&P=FR

a pair of wire cutters, I also have a couple of small pairs of needle nose pliers without teeth on them, various spare parts, lexan scissors and body reamer, dremel tool, etc... That should be a good base to start with and you can always add things as you need them. Obviously you could get by with just hex wrenches, cross wrench, and screwdriver at first, but once you start doing more in depth repairs and upgrades you'll find you'll need to expand your kit.

 

[Sno Dawg]

thanks for the tips
I never thought of ebay - I will check it out

I literally have been fumbling around with full size truck tools and I know there must be an easier way

Sno Dawg

 

[Charlie-III]

Ummm....don't forget a 3lb maul, it's great for when your rig pisses you off, you can really smack it without hurting your hand! The short handle fits in most tool boxes."thumbsup""thumbsup"

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

OK, seriously......a few GOOD allen wrenches, I use Bondhaus ball drivers. The short end is cut square to loosen screws or torque them down, the ball end makes it easy to spin them out, even from an angle.
Some pliers (4" & 10" water pump pliers), 6-8" Vise-Grips (not just any locking pliers), needle nose pliers, a few straight & phillips screwdrivers are a start.
Soldering stuff, electrical tape are good.
Some .030" SS safety wire (doing MacGuyver fixes)

As you work on your bench, write down tools you use. Tools used a lot should be at the top of the list, tools you don't use much should be at the bottom of the list.
Buy as funds allow.
Get a box to keep your crawling tools in, sucks to be out atr a meet/comp, need a tool and say, "Doh....left it on the bench at home!!!".:roll:
Yes, this means you will own duplicate tools.:shock:

 

[BlueRhino]

I just ordered be these hex drivers and socket drivers yesterday. I used a coupon code too for $20 bucks off for orders $49.90 or more, there is a $4.99 shipping fee.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVSEARCH=lxpzr8&search=Go

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0095p?FVPROFIL=++&FVSEARCH=lxhll5 ---- Lifetime Warranty!!!

Not sure how they'll hold up, but hoping they serve me well!

 

[Sno Dawg]

perfect

great
great great!"thumbsup"

this is giving me some perfect ideas

I have to get a new small toolbox just for my RC tools!

please keep the ideas and suggestions coming

Teeth to the wind,
Sno Dawg

 

[BBsCrawler]

Thanks for all the info guys, I stripped like 4 alan screws for my beadlocks with the crappy tools that came with my LNC.

 

[Sno Dawg]

keep the suggestions coming

yes - these suggestions really are helping me put together a toolkit specifically for my Redcat RS10 XT. I had to learn quickly as I blew all 4 shocks in about the first 7 hours, had to replace both servos and removed all of the tire foams.

Considering I am totally new to this it was really easy and this site helped a lot.

:roll::roll::roll::roll::roll::roll::roll::roll:​

Keep the suggestions coming...... "thumbsup"



Teeth to the wind, :mrgreen:
Sno Dawg

 

[SMR 510RR]

Looks like you are off to a good start on the tools.

Why did you remove the foams? You should leave them in there, if there arent already vent holes in the rims drill a couple in each rim and you should be good to go.

 

[Sno Dawg]

why drill holes in the rims??

I have been doing a lot of slow crawling over rock piles and wood piles in my yard. With the foams out the tires seem to grip better.

Why should I drill holes??
Why should I leave the foams in?
I have notice that the tires slowly leak air when I push on them and they are weighted.

This truck is really a blast. My dog hates it and has grabbed the front tire a few tires and given it a good squirrel shake.

Teeth to the wind,
Sno Dawg

Looks like you are off to a good start on the tools.

Why did you remove the foams? You should leave them in there, if there arent already vent holes in the rims drill a couple in each rim and you should be good to go.

 

[lazynocturnal]

you can never have enough tools. this is what i carry when i go out to bash/crawl, http://www.dynamiterc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=DYN2833. i seen it at the lhs and said thatd a great little kit, i want it. threw in a pair of needle nose pliers and some small zip ties and im good to go...i dont usem them to build/rebuild stuff but it does great for on the spot quik repairs. also when zipped up it can fit into a pocket...if they are big enough...

now when i comp thats another story, soldering gun, various pliers, pick set, screw drivers, good allen wrench set, i use these http://www.dynamiterc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=DYN2904. theres more in there i cant even think of...

 

[tbilz]

I was looking for something like this. Helped me out.