nuts and bolts

[Mattyfats420]

I'm looking to buy a set of alan keys for my revo thats coming in the mail. i have a set that is standard sizes but i didnt know if the revo was metric or standard.

 

[rckid91]

metric adn the whole truck is only like two sizes

 

[beason]

bob is right there is only 2 or 3 sizes needed, i would advise you get a set of t handles there alot easier to use.

 

[rckid91]

yeah t handles rule just bought me some!!

 

[olds97_lss]

Yep, metric. 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm will have you covered throughout.

I use a set of losi wrenches I bought 7 years ago... holding up really well:
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=LOSA99109

Comes with one you won't use, 3mm. I use it for my other rigs though for engine mounts on 1/8 scale.

Or you can piece one together for the 3 wrenches you do need:
Plastic Handle:
Hudy 1.5mm @ $7.95
Hudy 2mm @ $8.50
Hudy 2.5mm @ $8.50

Aluminum handle:
Hudy 1.5mm @ $11.95
Hudy 2mm @ $12.50
Hudy 2.5mm @ $13.95

The losi and hudy wrenches have very hard tips that stand the test of time. T-handle wrenches I have bought over the years twist and wear out quickly.

Just my .02

 

[itsalifeworthliving]

thats one of the best things bout traxxas, you can take all there rigs apart with 2 allen key. but a long t-handle with a ball end of course. if you dont get a ball end, you will be coursing!!

good point olds... the t-handle tend to twist, but most everything on the revo screws into plastic

 

[Mattyfats420]

great thanks alot guys

 

[olds97_lss]

the t-handle tend to twist, but most everything on the revo screws into plastic

That's true, but most t-handle wrenches or generic L allens are much softer than the hobby grade wrenches (at least the two brands I posted). This tends to cause the sharp corners on the wrench to get rounded, then strip out the bolts.

Use ball end wrenches sparingly. They also strip out bolts due to the lack of contact area in the hex.

I keep a spare set of cheapy dubro ball ends on hand, but I try to not use them.