HBX 18859 RC Car: Shocking Good Upgrade!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2024
- What a difference! Upgrading the new Rampage version from Haiboxing (HBX 18859 1/18 4WD RTR RC Car Monster Truck) with metal oil-filled shocks, front metal universal shafts (with real wheel nuts) ... and well, let's shine it up with a new body too.
The HBX 18859 was kindly provided by Haiboxing, free for review and tests. They did not provide any links to the exact products in the video, but I managed to find a few (non-affiliate!) links on Amazon (although I cannot guarantee it is the exact same products, so check before you buy):
Haiboxing 18859 Ready To Run RC Car w/ LiPo: www.amazon.com...
Haiboxing 18859 Oil Filled Shocks: www.amazon.com...
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If you want more details about the HBX 18859, here's a few previous videos:
- HBX 18859 Unboxing and First Look: • Re-designed HBX 18859 ...
- HBX 18859 versus HBX 18859E: • HBX Rampage 18859: New...
- HBX 18859 versus HBX 16889: • HBX 16889 (1/16) Ravag...
- HBX 18859 versus HBX 16889 Speed Test: • HBX 18859 vs HBX 16889...
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It's staggering, the difference in the car, a set of 4 oil filled shocks makes to these little trucks!! My son has the HBX16889, and I ordered the shocks at the same time as the car.
I also ordered the cvd shafts, and found the same issue, in that the rears don't fit.
I think the issue is down to a slightly smaller bearing on the rear hub, and the shaft can be made to fit by taking the cvd apart, and either machining, or as I intend to do (not having access to a lathe!!) put the shaft in a drill, and use a file to remove one of the steps off the shaft and allow the bearing to sit further back. I've seen this done on another channel, so I know it works, and shouldn't take too long. 👍🏻
The difference is night and day, fitting those shocks, and the slo-mo shots really show it. Great video, as usual. 👍🏻
Hi Rob! Yeah, got the shocks for the 16889 too. Also some shafts. I think I actually got the right ones for that one (everything was sent to me from HBX so I had no choice) 😅 Well, before you start drilling: (non-telescopic) cvds or universal axles are often causing problems in the rear (in my experience). The issue is that the angle of the axles are often more radical in the rear than in the front - causing the axle to bind and shake etc. That is why you see models equipped with universal axles in the front and dogbones in the rear. Well, if the angle isn’t too steep of course universal axles both front and rear are better. But I know that HBX produce metal wheel axles that fits the stock rear dogbones. If you can find them cheap that might be a better option. Just a thought. But if you can make the ones you already got fit and work that is of course a lot cheaper. And the project is often the reward itself 🙂 Thanks a lot for watching and the interesting comment bro
@@NordicRC I'll do some digging before I waste my time then. Cheers for the heads up. 👍🏻
Need to hear you speak again.
Ha ha, hi Brad. Will do it as soon as I find time 😅
Hi, thank you for the video. I just upgraded the shocks and it is great. Do you know if it is possible to upgrade to larger wheels? Specifically if I order the 16889 wheels? Since you have both models have you tried using it's larger wheels on the 18859?
Thank you for watching, bro. Ahh, that always depends on the off set more than the size. I suspect there will be plenty of room for larger wheels/tires, but I can’t remember if they use the same hex. Been too long since I last took these ones out. Maybe it’s about time again now.
Ah yes that did the trick. The stock springs look rubbish although it is a cheap car though to be fair. I wonder why those rear drive shafts don't fit? Must need a different hub? Anyway great vid my friend :-)
Yeah, very cheap so stock ‘shocks’ are okay for the price. Yeah, I think Haiboxing send me the wrong combo. The universal axles are only for the front. Thank you, Pete!
Are there other shocks compatible with this rc? The ones you linked are unavailable atm😕 this is my first RC
You could measure the stock shocks (from hole to hole) and see if there are any other good choices on eBay or elsewhere. Many other oil filled shocks for 1/18 or 1/16 trucks and buggies will probably fit this one.
My first time buying a decent rc. Do i need special kind of tools to use when upgrading the rc?
Nice! Ahh, no normal drivers will get you a long way in the beginning ☺️
Would you be able to tell me the model number for the pinion on these? I thought I’ll go brushless as well as upgrade the shocks but the pinion is worn 🤦♂️
It should be in your manual
@@NordicRC I picked it up used and don’t have the manual 🤦♂️
Goddag, Mikael! Good job, the oil shocks are so much better, and look great too. I'm much happier with the running of my 18859 now that I have done the same upgrades - just a pity the new axles don't fit the rear. Anyway, take it easy, mate! :0)
Comment #2
Uhh, comment 2 … I was hoping it would get better, but apparently not. Still crossing fingers though. But thanks for the effort, Mark. And yeah, much much better. And yeah, the axles are only for the front. And anyway, universal axles in the rear can cause issues with angles and binding. I noticed that Amazon has metal wheel axles for the rear, that work together with the drive shafts. But saving my money for my Tamiya addiction 😅 Take it easy, my mate.
Best basher all day long
Great little truck yeah 🙂
@@NordicRC got 2 of them
Nice! Got several HBX 1/18 too. And my son got one too. Great family basher
WOW 👍👍👍👍😎😎
😊🙂
Wow, so much better!! too bad the rear cv joints didn't fit. However, love the body choices you have now. Great job and video (sorry I missed it last week)!!!!
Thanks again my friend! Yeah, body looks great especially with the new shocks. No worries my
Mate
Yeah, I did those two upgrades on my Ratchet also, it helps a lot! Those little HBX are lots of fun, I enjoy them a lot! Nice video, the music was really energetic, I'm on the last few bit of energy in my work day so it helped, ha ha!
Hi bro! Yeah, a good upgrade, and especially for the Ratchet, Rampage etc that got those open shocks (which I have experienced binding with dirt getting in etc). Good I could bring some energy for the last bit of work 😀
It was better before the upgrade
hehehe i loooove these videos man. i did the thing to my Hosim Spirit brushless. Cheers, from Texas!
Thanks my mate! Yeah, some good shocks can really change the car completely. Thanks again for watching
Huge upgrade, that makes a really big difference on the truck and handling. Great video as always brother!
Thanks again, my friend. Yeah, amazing what a difference a set of shocks can do to a car.
Proper oil shocks, always a great upgrade! Such a difference; well done Mikael!👍😊
Thank you Jeremy! Yeah, real good shocks.
From bouncy to silk smooth dampening. Excellent work, sir!
Thank you bro! Yeah, these made a huge difference 🙂
Great video. I like the 1/16 scale trucks they make too They are also available in brushless and are very upgradable as well.
Hi Nick! Yeah, got a couple of those toi. Brushed and brushless. And some oil filled shocks for one of them too.
And thank you!
Perfect shock rebound 👊🏻👍🏻
Yeah, my thought too, perfect rebound.
video good, music BAD ^^
Hard to find good free music