{"id":13918,"date":"2017-04-06T08:00:55","date_gmt":"2017-04-06T13:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/driverc.com\/?p=13918"},"modified":"2017-04-23T09:11:17","modified_gmt":"2017-04-23T14:11:17","slug":"duratrax-19-in-1-toolkit-is-it-any-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/driverc.com\/index.php\/2017\/04\/06\/duratrax-19-in-1-toolkit-is-it-any-good\/","title":{"rendered":"Duratrax 19-in-1 Toolkit – Is It Any Good?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I\u2019m guessing most\u00a0rc enthusiast\u2019s with more than a few vehicles in the rc garage are interested in specific rc tools to work on their stuff. \u00a0Of course you can use regular tools from your tool box, but there\u2019s something very nice about having a specific, dedicated set of tools that does what you need on the vehicles you own.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve gone the route of buying specific sets of hex and nut drivers from the local big box retailer, but generally find the fit doesn\u2019t always match up with rc like it does automotive or other applications. \u00a0I\u2019ve found this true especially with hex and nut drivers, and I really dislike being the guy at the track borrowing another driver\u2019s tools.<\/p>\n

\"\"I recently picked up a few kits from Duratrax, including the 19-in-1 kit advertised for Traxxas vehicles. \u00a0Since I have a multiple\u00a0shelves filled with Traxxas products, I really wanted to give this kit a try<\/p>\n

The kit comes in a small 7\u201d x 4\u201d zippered tool pouch that fits very nicely in a small tool box. \u00a0Open it up and you\u2019re presented with a nice selection of bits\u00a0for most applications. \u00a0The pouch also has a plastic insert which provides some rigidity, making it easy to remove and put back the bits.<\/p>\n

The included rubberized ratchet handle has an ergonomic shape and is comfortable to use. \u00a0It offers forward, reverse and locking positions which has held up to various testing to this point. \u00a0A long-term update will be appropriate several months down the road.<\/p>\n

The ratchet handle also has a one-way locking mechanism for releasing the bits. \u00a0Push it\u00a0to release and change the bit, or simply adjust the bit from a short length for control or to long for a better reach.<\/p>\n

The turnbuckle wrench doesn\u2019t actually fit any of the Traxxas vehicles I own, so I\u2019ve added the included wrench Traxxas gives you to the kit.<\/p>\n

It appears the bits are powder coated at the ends and whether on Traxxas or other brands, fit snug to the screws, nuts and bolts I\u2019ve used them on. \u00a0The nut drivers are clearly marked, which makes finding the right size easy. \u00a0The hex drivers are a little harder to read as they\u2019re etched into the side and not of contrasting color to the bit. \u00a0I might\u00a0figure something out to help with that, maybe spray\u00a0over it with some black Rustoleum or something?<\/p>\n

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