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mazdaparts · 08-09-2007, 09:14 AM

I'm thinking about purchasing a new WK 4X4 for my daughter to play with. She is getting pretty good with the nylint jeep she has now and I think its time to move forward. So heres my list of questions.

1. Is the WK 4X4 a capable truck in stock form? (I will most likely lock the diffs and put in a lathe and gear down to slow it down eventually.)
2. Is it worth it to get the 4X4 version or just get the 2wd and convert it?
3. What if any are the weak points? (axles, tranny, chassis layout)
4. If not the WK is there another truck out there that is better for her to play with? (Kit or RTR around $200)

So have at it ladies and gents. Give me your thoughts and opinions on this subject and help me make an informed decision.

cotharyus · 08-09-2007, 09:32 AM

Get the 4x4 version. The only real weak point on it is the ESC will thermal "easily" with the stock motor. A little tweaking goes a long way - a gear change, motor change, longer wheelbase, and you've got a pretty reasonable crawler. But you can crawl with it without spending a whole lot of money right out of the box.

smilodon · 08-09-2007, 11:16 AM

for flex there is a cross brace on the rear bottom links that will give u decent flex if u look on the stage one it shows u how

jbrandt · 08-09-2007, 11:36 AM

the stock 4x4 wk is a great truck. I've put only about $40 in mods (including the 55T motor I just put in last night) and it's a very capable truck! The gearing and higher turn motor will slow it down significantly.

Consensus says that the ESC and the receiver are the weak points. The ESC is prone to overheat when crawling (has a thermal shutdown), but with a 55T motor, that should be all but eliminated. I've also had a little trouble with the range of the radio/receiver, but just extend the antenna all the way and leave the truck's antenna in the stock position and you should be fine

(I wrapped mine around the frame and I don't have much range - will change that tonight)

For a backyard basher, you can't go wrong!

Cheers!

mazdaparts · 08-09-2007, 01:14 PM

Great feedback. Keep em coming.

trickedoutTLT06 · 08-09-2007, 01:48 PM

There's a very helpful tutorial on HPI's website of how to make it a crawler for like, 35.00! so a 230.00 crawler is wicked awesome, or i'd just wait until you could get your mits on axials new AX-10 crawler!

08-09-2007, 09:14 AM	#1
mazdaparts Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oran, MO Posts: 347	Wheely King 4X4 question (non tech) I'm thinking about purchasing a new WK 4X4 for my daughter to play with. She is getting pretty good with the nylint jeep she has now and I think its time to move forward. So heres my list of questions. 1. Is the WK 4X4 a capable truck in stock form? (I will most likely lock the diffs and put in a lathe and gear down to slow it down eventually.) 2. Is it worth it to get the 4X4 version or just get the 2wd and convert it? 3. What if any are the weak points? (axles, tranny, chassis layout) 4. If not the WK is there another truck out there that is better for her to play with? (Kit or RTR around $200) So have at it ladies and gents. Give me your thoughts and opinions on this subject and help me make an informed decision.

08-09-2007, 09:32 AM	#2
cotharyus Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mid TN Posts: 411	Get the 4x4 version. The only real weak point on it is the ESC will thermal "easily" with the stock motor. A little tweaking goes a long way - a gear change, motor change, longer wheelbase, and you've got a pretty reasonable crawler. But you can crawl with it without spending a whole lot of money right out of the box.

08-09-2007, 11:16 AM	#3
smilodon Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: in the middle of nothing aka out side philly Posts: 11	for flex there is a cross brace on the rear bottom links that will give u decent flex if u look on the stage one it shows u how

08-09-2007, 11:36 AM	#4
jbrandt Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 338	the stock 4x4 wk is a great truck. I've put only about $40 in mods (including the 55T motor I just put in last night) and it's a very capable truck! The gearing and higher turn motor will slow it down significantly. Consensus says that the ESC and the receiver are the weak points. The ESC is prone to overheat when crawling (has a thermal shutdown), but with a 55T motor, that should be all but eliminated. I've also had a little trouble with the range of the radio/receiver, but just extend the antenna all the way and leave the truck's antenna in the stock position and you should be fine (I wrapped mine around the frame and I don't have much range - will change that tonight) For a backyard basher, you can't go wrong! Cheers!

08-09-2007, 01:14 PM	#5
mazdaparts Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oran, MO Posts: 347	Great feedback. Keep em coming.

08-09-2007, 01:48 PM	#6
trickedoutTLT06 RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aroostook county Posts: 1,271	There's a very helpful tutorial on HPI's website of how to make it a crawler for like, 35.00! so a 230.00 crawler is wicked awesome, or i'd just wait until you could get your mits on axials new AX-10 crawler!

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