So maybe unusual choice for a build thread but I feel it's worth mentioning for others that have or want a similar truck for their kids.
So I got this used from a friend and like everyone else says it worked when last parked.
I tried to charge it overnight and it didn't take.
So I pulled the battery and went to batteries and bulbs to check for options.
The original battery is a 6v 9.5ah
They have the OEM replacement for $69 or I could buy the 14ah without the plug and wire for $52.
I looked under the hood and there is a spot for a second battery complete with the hold down bracket.
So I figured if the original 9.5ah would last 30 minutes the 2x14ah would last 90 minutes.
So I got 2 and wired them in parallel and charged them overnight and the next morning I let the boy play with it.
Now the original truck did fine indoors on tile or laminate but struggled a little bit on carpet and outside it was fine on flat but couldn't go up a curb or a driveway.
Well he started going and he went straight towards the curb, it climbed right up and onto the steep lawn area where it slowed down a little but kept moving and then to the driveway, up and down.
Now it really is an off road truck and he has a blast driving it.
He's 2.5 y o and he is pretty good using forward and reverse maneuvering between obstacles and when he's stuck he backs up and hits it from a different angle.
I have one more upgrade to do for traction, it already is a solid axle so both rear tires have traction but plastic is slippery so I figured a coat of bedliner would give it some better traction.
I will put some more pics of the battery and some better in action pics but here's a few to know what it is.
So I got this used from a friend and like everyone else says it worked when last parked.
I tried to charge it overnight and it didn't take.
So I pulled the battery and went to batteries and bulbs to check for options.
The original battery is a 6v 9.5ah
They have the OEM replacement for $69 or I could buy the 14ah without the plug and wire for $52.
I looked under the hood and there is a spot for a second battery complete with the hold down bracket.
So I figured if the original 9.5ah would last 30 minutes the 2x14ah would last 90 minutes.
So I got 2 and wired them in parallel and charged them overnight and the next morning I let the boy play with it.
Now the original truck did fine indoors on tile or laminate but struggled a little bit on carpet and outside it was fine on flat but couldn't go up a curb or a driveway.
Well he started going and he went straight towards the curb, it climbed right up and onto the steep lawn area where it slowed down a little but kept moving and then to the driveway, up and down.
Now it really is an off road truck and he has a blast driving it.
He's 2.5 y o and he is pretty good using forward and reverse maneuvering between obstacles and when he's stuck he backs up and hits it from a different angle.
I have one more upgrade to do for traction, it already is a solid axle so both rear tires have traction but plastic is slippery so I figured a coat of bedliner would give it some better traction.
I will put some more pics of the battery and some better in action pics but here's a few to know what it is.
