Malistrais

i'm getting back into the hobby and need some pointers on necessary toolbox items... i have lots of stuff from my former racing years, but that was 15 years ago and a lot of it is in rough shape and/or incomplete. so...

i have a 22sct kit on order. what tools, oils, lubes, items, etc should i consider necessities for my racing toolbox?

thanks!

-Matt

Stevevanb

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One thing I can definitely say, don't skimp on your hand tools. I was using some Integy tools for a while but was constantly breaking the tips and stripping out screws. I just got some MIP hex drivers and it is night and day difference. I also have a few Ed's hex drivers and actually prefer them only because of the handles. I also have a little Ryobi cordless driver with some MIP speed tips for it. Makes tear downs a snap

Malistrais

definitely on my list. i've never had really nice hex drivers - i think that needs to change.

i had looked at the losi set too (i'm a losi guy - hehe). are those as good as the mips? any other suggestions?

thanks!

Stevevanb

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I cant attest to the quality of the Losi tools. I can however tell you the MIP drivers are of great quality. I do have some buddies who have been using the mips for years though. Thats the main reason I chose them. And they're made in the USA

Stevevanb

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If you do a search, the 3 names that come up consistently are Hudy, MIP, and Ed's. The losi tools get some good reviews as well as the Associated sets.

OneHundred%Ng

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Spare tires, never know when one will blow out, hand tools +1, thread locker , batteries for your radio, Velcro for in a pinch, some needle nose pliers, and whatever parts break frequently on your car etc..etc.. Just a few things. I just let me my tool box grow as it needs accordingly.

ThePanda

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Mip handles suck, the tips are unbeatable though!

framer2180

I had a set of Losi hexes. Sold them when I got a Hudy set and wished I hadn't. They had great tips and I think one of the best looking and gripping handles. Don't think you would regret buying Losi tools. (PS Not complaining about my Hudy's they are great tools as well)

B.AUSTIN

I'd add servo tape to everything listed here. You never know when an esc decides it wants to wiggle loose and ruin your day. Oh and zip ties, they're always handy.

lbenton

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$$$ Cash $$$

sdtech58

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A cheap set of dental picks for cleaning dirt out of screw heads, etc. A small needle-nosed vise grip comes in handy sometimes, unless you already have 3 hands...+1 on the zip ties and servo tape. I like my Dynamite hex drivers. I have a set of Losi's, too. No complaints about either set.

Get a screw set for sure, and some extra wheel nuts. Probably some spare spur gears and an extra pinion or 2. Not familiar with the 22 SCT so I really don't know what breaks on them.

Your tool set will grow as you figure your vehicle out and what likes to break. I'm going to guess that's a pretty popular truck at alot of tracks, so hopefully someone else at the track or the track's hobby shop (if there is one) can help you in a real bind until you can get your own tool kit/pit bag dialed in.

lbenton

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As for parts, get ball ends, once they pop off a few times it stretched the cup and they become chronic. They are not the same size as the 22 or 22T either.

Plastics can break out on the hubs and arms if you clip something pretty good, but I would hope that is in track inventory. Breaking hubs or knuckles will lead to a need for spacers and kingpins though.

Down the middle the 22SCT is more than durable.

The TLR body will fall apart pretty fast as well, duct tape will be a friend for a while.

I also have found that my aluminum shock pliers are very handy.

TJ Hart

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Electrical
• Battery charger
• Extra battery packs
• Extra AA batteries (for transmitter)
• LiPo balancer, for LiPo batteries
• Fireproof bag, for LiPo batteries
Fluids
• Tire adhesive (to glue tires to wheels)
• CA glue
• Paint for body
• Thread-locking compound
• Performance Plus 3 or similar for cleaning car
• Performance Plus 3 or similar for cleaning bearings
• Tire Sauce
• Body cleaner
Tools
• Phillips screwdriver
• Flat blade screwdriver
• Needlenose pliers
• Shock wrench or multitool
• Hex driver set
• Socket driver set
• Wire or diagonal cutters
• Turnbuckle wrench
• Camber gauge
• Droop gauge
• Ride height gauge
• Pencil-type soldering iron with Rosin core solder to solder motor wires
• Hobby knife
• Precision ruler
• Body scissors
• Body reamer
• Body cleaner
Parts and Accessories
• Wire ties
• Extra suspension arms and bumpers—whatever parts you seem to break the most
• Extra nuts and locknuts of a variety of sizes
• Extra screws and set screws of a variety of sizes and types
• Extra washers of a variety of sizes and types
• Extra E-clips and similar clips
• Extra body clips
• Extra diff balls
• Extra ball cups
• Extra tires and tire types
• Extra crystals with different frequencies
• Extra servo gears
• Extra shock internal parts
• Extra belts, for belt-drive vehicles
Other
• Servo tape
• Masking tape for body designs
• Portable desktop lamp
• Rag for wiping and cleaning
• Hand cleaner
Shrink Tubing, various diameters, and flame lighter or heater to shrink it
• Towel for workbench (keeps area clean and prevents bearings and other parts from rolling)
• Small paint brush (1 inch wide) to clean
• Stopwatch
• Pit bag
• Toolbox and parts trays
• Pen and pad of paper for notes
• Blank setup sheets
• Instruction manuals and catalogs
• First aid kit
• Safety eyewear
• Safety gloves (for handling hot items like engines or heated motors)
• Strapping tape (for batteries)
• Favorite RC magazine

tajar66

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I have been using a losi set of hexes for well over a year now. I bought the set that has all the drivers inside the handle. The hexes fit in my electric driver as well

wittyname

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get a pair of quality machine shop dividers , and calipers . Buy once , buy for life