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Fixing the Weakest Part of the WL Toys 144001 124016 124017 124018 124018 - New metal hubs

1/9/2021

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The common platform shared by the WL Toys 144001, 144010, 124016, 124017, 124018 and 124019 is a generally robust one but it does tend to have a common weak point - the front hub carrier AKA front wheel seat. I'm happy to say I've found a cheap, strong and well-made metal alternative and in this article I'll show you why they are only now worth getting and of course how to fit them
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When you have been lurking around in Facebook groups, RC Groups, Reddit and other forums dedicated to the WL toys cars as long as I have you tend to pick up on common threads, especially when users share their disappointment over broken parts. Sure, individuals drive in different ways which can put certain components at more or less risk but a very common breakage I see is of the plastic front hub carriers. Standard replacement are not expensive but often have to come from China meaning you can be without a running car for up to several weeks. Previously I've looked a metal replacement parts by WL Toys however early designs were more "agricultural" in style and meant the wheels like my favourite Remo P6973 (reviewed here) couldn't be fitted.

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WL ToyS 144001 / 124018 / 124019 Upgrade: Metal Part Upgrades And REview

3/7/2020

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With the boom in popularity of the WL Toys 144001 1/14 scale RC buggy, there are a lot of aftermarket parts available now, all of which are currently available at here. For this article I'll be looking at why I chose the metal upgrade parts I did, how to install and my thoughts on the parts I did install. These upgrades are also applicable to the extended wheelbase 124019 which is identical other than the length
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Don't forget to check out the other guides and reviews I've already written for the 144001:
  • 3 simple mods before you turn it on to improve performance and running life
  • The next 3 cheap or free upgrades
  • Full brushless motor/ESC install guide
The first thing you probably think of with metal parts is that they will be stronger than the plastic parts they replace. Although this is true, strictly speaking, the stock plastic pieces do have advantages in some situations, specifically -
  1. They are more flexible
  2. Have a better bite with screws
  3. Can sacrifice a cheaper more easily replaceable part rather than transfer force to a more complex, more expensive or more difficult to replace part
Because of this some parts are well suited to be replaced with metal and some are not. I've chosen the below components to be replaced with metal parts to improve the durability of the car. All parts are available in several colours: Blue, Red, Pink, Gold, Silver, Black.
Just a quick note that Banggood have started their "summer prime" sale which runs July 3 - 24. It's usually around halfway through that they share their best discounts on around 100 of their better selling products which usually includes the 144001 RTR buggy - I'd recommend waiting if you are planning on making a purchase. Here is the link to their sale page where there is supposedly $1m worth of discounts 🤷. Sounds like a bit of a line but I've put their here. These sales events are usually pretty good and I'll pick the best coupon codes and be sure to have them up on my coupons and discount page
Recommended parts:
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Rear hub carriers. Typically a little more durable than front knuckles and castor blocks but still a common weak point so worth going metal
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Front Steering Knuckles. Commonly a weak point on many cars so worth considering here
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Front Caster Blocks. These are a weak point on many cars so worth considering
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Steering Cranks. May help stiffen steering link. Less critical but worth a go.
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Hex drives 12mm. I've installed but do not like at all, more below
I've specifically avoided these parts below because I think they will reduce net durability for reasons explained underneath the images. If you are just going for looks however they do still look great!
Parts I recommend against:
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Arms front or rear. Unless you need bling avoid - although stronger they put stress on hinge pins and gearbox mounts. plastic suspension arms are very strong.
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Battery seat. Going metal here offers no performance benefit, just weight
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Spur and pinion. The spur is definitely more durable but adds a lot of rotational mass and reduces performance. I'd prefer lighter, cheaper stock spurs.
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Top deck. Given the design I think it may add weight rather than stiffness
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Gearbox. Jury is out on this one for me just because I don't feel the gearbox is prone to damage
Plus other parts available with my comments

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