RC Truck Guide
RC (radio control) trucks are one of the coolest things a guy can tinker around with. You’ve probably seem them at some point being raced around in someone’s back yard, down your street or even in a parking lot. Though these trunks look like toys some of them pack some serious power in their nitro engines – a high performance nitro rc truck can top 70 mph!
Though you can buy an RC truck ready made and out of the box many enthusiasts enjoy the fun of assembling their own custom truck from a kit. If you go the custom route you’ll have more options for engine, fuel configuration, body and shocks. RC trucks and cars come in two flavors, onroad and offroad. As the name implies, onroad rc trucks are designed for the street and flat surfaces. They have direct drive transmissions and pan style chassises. These kinds of trucks have lower clearance because they are designed for speed and racing. Onroad rc trucks have a lower center of gravity and usually come with foam tires, though you can upgrade and get real rubber tires if you want. If you plan to drive your truck around the street or race it in the parking lot, an onroad configuration is the way to gol.
For dirt tracks and courses where there is a lot of mud, bumps and slamming of the car offroad is the wa to go. These kinds of truck models have modified traction and suspension systems to handle the extra shock that will come with offroad courses. Rubber tires are a must as they must be sturdy enough to take on the extra wear and tear and need to contribute better traction for your vehicle. Unlike their onroad models, offroad trucks are built with higher suspension and center of gravity so that they can clear obstacles like rocks and ditches and be better able to navigate uneven terrain. In short offroad trucks are perfect for rugged terrain and races.
