Originally Posted by
CoyoteSlash
This is very much common knowledge to the majority of us, But
every day I have kids to seniors coming in and complaining about wrenching.
The best thing you could ever throw in your Pit/tool/tackle Box. Is a Cordless power Drill. I would debate buying a Power Drill over an upgrade such as a Plastic to Aluminium Shock.
Variable Speed, Clutch, and Quick Chuck is King. If no clutch, snug it up to the location and hand tighten it, No Chuck? Use the bits in your Hand Driver Handles. (they're 2.00 apiece)
To all of you guys lurking this thread, You spend the money on this one time instead of some FT upgrade, you will "enjoy" your Truck, rebuilding and tuning; which ultimately will result in less money spent in parts replacement and less wear on the Truck itself. Dremel makes them, Ryobi, Black and decker will even work.
GO.
Makita has always been the best in my experiance, and my big 18v drill is Makita, but this guy:
http://www.ryobitools.com/catalog/tek4#/overview
Has worked really well for me in my RC tool box. I also recommend this:
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...r-Set-w-Handle A lot more than I wanted to pay for hexes, but it has all the sizes you need for a sc10 or sc1044 (and i'm guessing all of AE's stuff) and the fat handle makes it easy to turn the screw in tight places.
With that screwgun, hexset, then a hex driver (sorry forget what size) for the wheels and you can change parts like an indy pitman for less than $100