Before I begin explaining some helpful tools and tips on how to repair and maintain RC toys, I would like to provide you with some information about radio controlled cars and trucks that I feel is important to understanding your RC vehicles needs. You may get a better understanding on how to handle and look after them. The RC cars are created for flat and smooth surfaces, the monster trucks are made for off road driving. RC cars have very low ground clearance, but monster trucks have a very high ground clearance. Radio control trucks have superb suspensions with large tires that allow them to jump of rough terrains without breaking. The RC cars comparatively have smaller tires and tight suspensions making it difficult for them to ride on tough terrain. This is an important difference to point out so that you are not driving too recklessly with your RC cars and destroying the undercarriage of the vehicle, then before you know if you are purchasing replacement parts or an entirely new RC car. Leave it to the trucks and monster trucks to do the jumps off the dirt ramps.
Anyhow, all kinds of radio controlled toys need regular maintenance and care, just like your regular car, so it is better if you have a basic set of RC tools handy for any necessary regular repairs. Currently two magazines offer repair tips on radio controlled toys, they are Radio Control Magazine and Car Action Magazine. Several brands create tools, which are made exclusively for the Radio controlled cars. You must look for brands like Hudy, Tamiya, Duratrax, Kyosho, Dynamite, Traxxas Jato, and Niftech. These tools will ensure that your RC toy stays as nice as ever. You need to be aware that RC toy parts are much smaller than those found in regular vehicles, so you'll need to make sure you have the smaller tools for your repair and maintenance work.
The Basic RC tools setup should include the following:
Tool Box Small and precision screwdrivers Standard precision nut drivers Hex wrenches which is also known as the most essential RC tool Flat-head screwdrivers Philips-head screwdrivers Needle nose pliers
With the above basic RC tools you should be able to do basic repairs, installations, and upgrades on your RC toy. These days, RC toy manufacturers provide their own tools such as a glow-plug wrench, combination tools, and ready-to-run models and kits.
I have given below in detail some of the parts and how to use them on your RC toy.
Screwdrivers and wrenches: One or two screwdrivers at the max should be sufficient for your repairs. But if you have them in different sizes, it will help you encounter any type of screw or nut.
Pliers: Due to the size of RC vehicles having needle nose pliers is a better option than standard pliers.
Car stand: A car stand can lift your RC vehicle up to provide easy access to all the parts. It is not absolutely essential but a nice item to have when there is lot of repair and maintenance to do on a single vehicle.
Cutting and fastening tools: These tools are multi-functional tools that are extremely necessary. They have many uses like cleaning, cutting, drilling, shaping, and sanding.
Batteries and chargers: A digital multi meter is a testing tool for your battery and electronic circuits. Peak charger can speed up charge times and protect your battery from overcharging.
Oils and glues: It is important to keep your tires glued to the rims, which keeps your tires from falling off. Your after-run maintenance must have various fluids like shock oil, air filter oil, and after-run oil.
We highly recommend having the following in your tool kit:
Tire glue Shock oil Air filter oil After-run oil Extra battery packs Variety of crystal sets Extra glow plugs Extra fuel Extra fuel tubing Extra cotter pins
Whether you are serious about your RC toy or not, learning to use RC car tools is lot of fun. It allows you to have a better understanding of the inner components and workings in your RC toy. If you choose an electric radio controlled car or truck instead of gas powered, most of the oils and things won’t be needed for your RC toy tool kit, but you never know when the mood will strike to add another challenge to your hobby!
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