WPL C14 Upgrades Part 2 - Shock and Link Upgrade
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 พ.ค. 2024
- Upgrading the shocks and suspension links to metal. Didn't go as planned because of lack of hardware included with the links. I made it work with the help of a hardware kit I was able to find. Links below to everything used for this WPL C14 so far:
Metal shocks with shock mounts: amzn.to/3p2y55d
Metal suspension links: amzn.to/3p1tZdC
2.5mm hardware kit: amzn.to/3F5AnpW
Metal Axle Kit is still unavailable on Banggood or Amazon.
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This video saved my bacon! I got the parts, but no directions! Thank you for this. I subscribed.
Glad it helped you out. Thanks for subbing!
Looking good 👍
I’m building my c14 and this is the most informative video out there on these. I’m pretty much doing all of this but adding portals
Thank you! I’m glad the video is providing a good amount of information. That will be awesome with the portals. I may have to do that with this one as well.
Brother, the "manual" is POOR at best! That's why I'm out hunting WPL videos myself! 😊
It's been awhile since I've watched you, but this is gonna be something I watch when I get home. I've got 4 of these
It has been awhile since I saw your name pop up but thanks for still sticking with the channel. I have a lot more to come with this one.
Nice upgrades
Looking good.
Thanks. Wait til you see it with the wheels and tires I got. It’s going to look beastly.
Thanks for the vídeo! Now i know what it takes yo remove the shocks!
You’re welcome!
storm took out my power for another 24 hours so will watch later ! thanks for the share.
Oh no. Hope all is good.
Great video. Keep it up.
Thanks, will do!
I’ve just finished putting my one together
Awesome!
I'm a new fan of yours. Thanks for these vids mate they are really useful with my upgrades. Just a quick question, Now I think ive bought the wrong shocks for my MND90. They are too stiff and have a tiny suspension travel. Would you recommend these shocks you installed in this video for my d90 as well? It weighs about 1kg.
6:03 mine turns right but hardly turns left kinda like yours. Would you know how to fix instead of installing new servo? Only after I added the metal links did I run into this problem. If I knew I would have stayed stock thanks man
Is it gonna fit if i put a injora 1/18 shock & axel
So can you do this to any rc like the fmc Chevy ?? Cause I want that one or maybe this one one for my fist rc
Sheesh you’ve gone all out! I’ve done the same motor you bought but kept stock electronics. Also I purchased the titanium axels I have the full metal upgrades I found that the servo needs a longer arm. I’m surprised the stock electronics can handle the 370 motor
Thanks. I’m just starting. I am also switching out the suspension link mounts I just put on to an axle mounted servo mount. I’m just waiting for the new steering link setup to come before I make that video. Also am trying a wheel and tire combo using 1.55 wheels using 5mm to 12mm hex adapters. That is surprising that the stock electronics can handle the extra load of the 370 motor.
A longer drop arm on the server will fix the binding issue
Awesome video and series. Had a thought though, couldn't you just cut the screws for the shocks instead of the plastic?
You could do that or get shorter screws. I didn’t have shorter screws and also with cutting screws shorter you tend to mess the threads up and you might not be able thread it in the mount then.
After being a Tamiya and Team Associated "snob" for the better part of 40 years....
I was given my FIRST two WPL Rigs! A C24... and a B24-1, arriving tomorrow!! 😎 Already impressed.
Performance is decent, but quirky.
But I see POTENTIAL!! 😁😁
And a myriad of hopups on Evilbay.
First of hopefully not TOO many questions...
I can't find Oil Dampers anywhere! 😖😞 Are some of the Aluminiuminium Shocks actually Oil filled.... but people don't mention it, because they don't fill them?
Sounds weird I know, but some people do that!
They have potential. From stock they are junk but there’s so much that can be done with these. As for the oil dampers I haven’t really looked into anything other than the friction shocks I used. I think if people are putting oil in them they would probably say. I would think most of the oil would just leak out if it’s not meant for oil. I haven’t really looked into any more upgrades for this C14 because I’ve moved on to upgrading some other RC’s of mine.
thanks for the video im dealing with right now..if this kit came with washers it would be perfect!!! im having the same issue as you
I agree. They definitely need to throw some washers in.
@@ReadytoRunRCwhat size washers are needed ?
Loooks coool
Thanks! It’s getting there. I only just begun.
@@ReadytoRunRC Nice. By the way do you know when the giveaway that I entered is ending? It’s January right?
@@johnlaurens5252 January 2nd I am doing my live drawing.
@@ReadytoRunRC cool
When you say bottom and top holes for the short/long links do you mean top and bottom how it is in the video? Or do you mean top hole being the closest hole to the tray of the ute. Cheers
Top hole being closest to the tray. Like if it was sitting right side up.
@@ReadytoRunRC thankyou I have em wrong way around lol.
Do you know where to buy any of the set screws, like the ones that go in the hole for the U-joints?
I’m sure a local hobby shop might have the size you need. If you know the size you need already I’m sure Amazon has what you need.
Feaf springs ?
Hi is this a 116scale
very nice good 👍🇲🇾😊
Thank you!
Can you run the shock absorbers the other way around?I am running the shock absorber brackets the other way around so I can get more clearance but the drive shafts were too short so I had to order longer ones
Whatever works. I never tried it so I can’t tell you.
@@ReadytoRunRC I think it should work but you would still have to buy longer drive shafts but thanks
Awesome video buddy, would like to know about how have these metal links work for you, does these rod ends get loose after few days? I want to purchase these for my c14 but haven't decided about if these or the one with the plastic rod ends
If they get loose just use some loctite on them. Mine don't really loosen up. The plastic won't loosen up like the metal.
@@ReadytoRunRC excellent, thanks so much buddy, will fo for these so!
@@TheFpc20 sorry for the late response. I did see your comment a couple days ago and I was busy at work and forgot to reply. Good luck with the build.
Great video Ready To Run RC👍
Would you recommend this suspension, does it have good travel? I have bought some upgraded suspension for my MN90 Land Rover, a very similar rig, but they don't have much travel so wondered if these would be a better option.
Cant wait for more videos, I love this car!
Thanks! These have just about similar travel to stock. The only thing I noticed is these springs are a little more stiff than stock but you have multiple mounting points to adjust shock angle and height. Where I mounted my shocks, they sit a little high, but that works for me because I have some bigger wheels and tires going on this.
@@ReadytoRunRC Nice, thanks for the info👍
As well as upgrading to a stronger servo like i said before you can get an axel mounted servo kit!
@@ericsrchobby5180 I have an axle servo mount ordered and I’m just waiting for it to be delivered. I ordered it right after you mentioned it. Again thanks for bringing that to my attention. I think that is the best option for servo placement.
@@ReadytoRunRC Cool, looking forward to it👍
Will you get metal steering links?
did you have any issues with the links and shocks interfering with the steering lock to lock using that metal mount?
I didn’t have any interference if I kept the shock standing straight up and down. If I tried putting the shocks at an angle then the tires would hit.
just finished the metals axles but need the adjustable steering links which I am getting, but would the plastic suspension and shock mount in the axles work with this suspension kit in this video?
They might work. You might have to use washers and you would need to use screws that are threaded for the metal parts. The screws are different for the plastic pieces. I didn’t try putting the plastic stuff back on so I can’t say for sure if it would work. I think with a little messing around you could probably get something to work.
@@ReadytoRunRC ok! I'll probably just buy the metal one on other websites if I can anyways
Which shock did you go with so I can buy them also please? I love the truck just hard finding exactly what goes to what
Link to the shocks and other things in this build are in the video description.
@@ReadytoRunRC oh shoot I should read before commenting. Thank you! I appreciate it!
@@Monroes_Finest no problem. It happens all the time. Good luck with your build.
@@ReadytoRunRC Do you need the screw kit you have linked if you also buy the shock assembly you have linked?
@@Monroes_Finest yeah I needed the kit before I could make this video.
Hi bro blessings from india
Hello there!
I am curious should we add oil to the suspension to make it absorb better
Not sure if these shocks will hold oil. I haven't tried.
Cut the bolt shorter and you don't have to cut the front plastic in my opinion the back has to be cut on the bed of my c24 though or just drill out the holes to its cleaner no cuts lol
Also I angled the shocks inward instead of outward its better inward more realistic
Your links are back werds short ones on the top link .and long ones for the lowers
Good catch. You’re right.
Is the servo in this video stock? I bought a 9g servo without realizing size i would need after all the upgrades.. currently replaced all to metal, diffs, links, shocks, etc and have stock servo or 9g servo, will either actually work for me now? Or...
Yes servo in this video is stock. I went with a 17g servo after I put bigger wheels and tires on. 9g is a little small.
what engine does it have? Could you give me some information, thank you very much
370 brushed motor with single speed transmission
@@ReadytoRunRC what do you think of the 2 metal gears like the one you installed in the other video
@@antos-tn9gu I like them. They work good. Just remember to grease them or you might break teeth off.
are these shocks adjustable?
Yes they're adjustable
Do your tires rub against your shocks when you turn? Because mine do.
Yeah my fronts do when I turn all the way. Backs are clear by about a half inch.
How are you going to fix the rubbing?
@@r.a.wrcfootage5511 I plan on putting other wheels and tires on. The wheels are 12mm so I will need adapters. The adapters should give me a little more space. It may work it may not. We will just have to wait and see.
Maybe someone can help, I've just upgraded to metal suspension and rods on my sons c24 as he snapped some plastic bits.
Problem I have is when the truck is on its roof or lifted wheels spin with a bit of clunking but as soon as I put it down all 4 wheels seem to lock up. If I disconnected either drive shaft it will run in 2 wheel drive. Any ideas what could be causing this?
Are all 4 wheels spinning in the same direction when it’s on its roof? The reason I ask is it could be possible that you may have installed one of the axles upside down after doing the upgrade. This would cause the front wheels to spin opposite of the rear wheels.
@@ReadytoRunRC you genius didn't even notice this last night that'll teach me not to do things after a long day at work. Thanks
@@robertrogers3297 that’s ok. Glad I could help solve the issue. And I wouldn’t have known either if I haven’t done the same thing before.
@@ReadytoRunRC your going to wish you never replied now LOL, So managed to take it out today for a propper test drive and have an issue. It will not climb any sort of gradient, I can hear the motor spinning but sounds like nothing is catching gear wise. Chekced the gear box and everything looks normal could I have messed something up when the wheels were driving in opposite direction? if you or anyone have any ideas again I would much appreciate it
@@robertrogers3297 I don’t think you really messed anything up trying to drive it with the wheels going the opposite way because the stock motor isn’t all that strong. The problem could just be that the plastic gearing in the transmission is skipping teeth. It did it in mine right from out of the box. Any type of incline would do this. You can see what I mean if you watch my 370 motor upgrade video. I show how it makes that noise.
What axles are those?
Wpl metal axles. Link is in description.
@@ReadytoRunRC ok thank you
@@elihector2390 sure thing! You’re welcome!
Bro can I ship my rc too you to put it together 😂😅… wishful thinking
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