The Best Tools for Mini RC Cars

In the world of RC vehicles, having the right driver and wrench sizes on hand can make the difference between quick maintenance and frustration. Dynamite has released a series of compact, platform-specific tool kits designed to cover common hardware tasks without carrying a box full of heavy tools that might not fit. The three kits designed specifically for the mini-RC enthusiast are:

Each is a “right sized” set of drivers and wrenches aimed at the most frequently used screws for its target platform.

The SCX24 (and its sibling, the AX24) platform from Axial is a micro-crawler that scales many of the design ideas from larger crawlers like the SCX10 down into a compact size. Because of the very small scale, many of the screws, links, and parts used on are quite small. This means standard full-size tools often are awkward. The DYNT0503 Startup Tool Set is designed specifically for SCX24 and AX24 scale vehicles and includes a curated set of drivers and tools.

Included With This SCX24 Tool Set

• One .050″ Hex Driver Wrench
• One 1.5 mm Hex Driver Wrench
• One 4 mm Nut Driver Wrench
• One Stamped Ball-fork Tool with multiple open-end wrench sizes (2, 3, 4, and 5 mm)
• A Carry Pouch

These are relatively few tools, but they cover a lot of what's needed for assembling, adjusting, and maintaining the SCX24 / AX24 platform on the trail.

The Losi Mini-T 2.0 and Mini-B platforms are 1/18-scale trucks and buggies designed for hobbyists who want high-performance race handling in a compact size. Much like their larger-scale cousins of the TLR 22 platform, they demand precise adjustments, tuning, and maintenance, but their small components make it difficult to use full-sized tools effectively. The Dynamite Startup Tool Set (DYNT0504) was created specifically for these platforms, offering a compact selection of wrenches and drivers matched to the most common hardware used on the Mini-T 2.0 and Mini-B. At $17.99, it’s positioned as an affordable essentials kit to keep your vehicle in race shape.

Included with This Mini-T, Mini-B Tool Set

• One 1.5 mm Hex Driver Wrench
• One 2.0 mm Hex Driver Wrench
• One 3.0 mm Nut Driver Wrench
• One 5.5 mm Nut Driver Wrench
• One Multi-purpose Turnbuckle Wrench (3.5 mm, 4.0 mm, 5.0 mm, 5.5 mm)
• A Carry Pouch

This list is tailored to the screws, wheel nuts, and turnbuckles found in the Mini-T 2.0 and Mini-B platforms.

The DYNT0505 Tool Set is a minimal toolkit for hobbyists working on Losi NASCAR, and ARRMA GROMS. Its strength lies in providing exactly what most users will need: metric hex drivers for fasteners, and a matching nut driver for wheel nuts, all in an easy-to-carry pouch. It omits some of the specialty wrenches or fork tools that crawler or buggy kits above include, but that’s a tradeoff for simplicity, and affordability. This kit is just $10.99!

Included with This Losi NASCAR and ARRMA GROM Tool Set

• One 1.5 mm Hex Driver Wrench
• One 2.0 mm Hex Driver Wrench
• One 7 mm Nut Driver Wrench
• A Carry Pouch

If you run GROM or small off-road cars with mostly 1.5 mm and 2.0 mm hardware and 7 mm wheel nuts, this kit will cover many tasks.

Whether you’re crawling rocky trails with the SCX24, off-road racing with the Mini-T 2.0 or Mini-B, or tuning up a Losi NASCAR or ARRMA GROM for oval racing, each of these Dynamite tool kits offers a platform-specific solution that makes maintenance simple and efficient. Choosing the right tool kit for your vehicle means you will always have the right wrench or driver on hand, making these tools a smart investment for any RC enthusiast.