How to Stop Wheely King from Leaning

HPI Wheely King

Wheely King's, along with many other RC trucks, develop the distinct problem of leaning after time. This comes from one side of shocks becoming worn more quickly than the other. Rather than replacing the shocks, though, the problem can easily be fixed with some stock hardware, included with your truck.

Things You'll Need

• Wheely King stock parts kit -or- RC shock spacer kit

Instructions

1. Remove the clips securing the body of your truck, and gently slide the body off. Set it aside.

2. Set the truck on its side, with the sagging shocks facing upwards. Have the truck on a flat, elevated, easily accessible surface.

3. Break off one of the smaller shock spacers from the kit, and remove any dangling plastic from it.

4. Gently pull the bottom of the shock upwards, and away from the shock mount. Slide the shock spacer into this gap and press it until it clips into place. Then, gently, let the shock slide back down to until it meets with the spacer.

5. Duplicate this process with the other shock on the sagging side, making sure to match spacer sizes.

6. Lay the truck back down, and test drive it to see if the leaning problem still exists. If it does, repeat the previous process, and add another spacer to both shocks. Do this until the leaning problem ceases to persist.

Tips & Warnings

• Buying new shocks for your truck can be a more permanent fix. However, if the leaning problem is only small, then it may be wise to just fix with spacers.

• Always use caution when working with delicate RC parts. The slightest mistake can permanently damage or ruin hardware.

Resources

• CrawlerX (High-End RC Crawler Parts)