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Old 02-05-2020, 08:15 AM   #1
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Default TRX4 Blazer body mounting options

I have a mostly stock TRX4 Blazer and I would really like to not have to use body pins to mount the body.

I have seen a few people recommend using magnets of various sizes and shapes but I haven't seen anything specific to the TRX4.

Do any of you use magnets to mount your TRX4 bodies?
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Old 04-30-2020, 06:46 PM   #2
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Try a set of these. They mount directly on top of your existing mounts. Because these will raise the mount, you will have to cut your mounts a little to lower them. You can just tape the opposite magnet to your body. I can’t post pics here yet but if you send me a pm, I can send them to you.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4Pcs-Black-...wAAOSwY5ddAfch
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Old 05-01-2020, 12:01 PM   #3
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Try a set of these. They mount directly on top of your existing mounts. Because these will raise the mount, you will have to cut your mounts a little to lower them. You can just tape the opposite magnet to your body. I can’t post pics here yet but if you send me a pm, I can send them to you.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4Pcs-Black-...wAAOSwY5ddAfch
Thanks for the link! Looks a lot better than the ghetto ring magnets i shoe gooed to my body posts. I will get a few sets for my other cars.
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Old 05-03-2020, 12:48 PM   #4
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Alloy-Magne...B-fVPplbZg6dpg

I’ve also used these in the past. They are good if the original rear posts go through a window or other inconvenient location.

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Old 05-07-2020, 10:03 PM   #5
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how strong are the magnets? I have a new body coming and will not be drilling holes in it. Exploring my options for the magnets and which style will work best
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Old 05-10-2020, 12:56 AM   #6
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They are pretty strong, are good for crawlers and look great.

It’s not like you’re racing, bashing and jumping like a short course truck. This guy here has a pretty good video.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...De3jYPuCOwdJ4E

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Old 05-10-2020, 11:22 AM   #7
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My body does fly off if I have a rollover or something, but I do like how easy it is to swap battery packs. The magnets are pretty much self aligning.
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Old 05-18-2020, 02:57 PM   #8
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The other benefit is you can use the body on multiple chassis without needing to make additional holes. I will trade the look and ability to easily swap over it falling off on a rollover.
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Old 05-24-2020, 07:56 AM   #9
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i raised the mounts but still use pins. i still have rubbing though.
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Try a set of these. They mount directly on top of your existing mounts. Because these will raise the mount, you will have to cut your mounts a little to lower them. You can just tape the opposite magnet to your body. I can’t post pics here yet but if you send me a pm, I can send them to you.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4Pcs-Black-...wAAOSwY5ddAfch

Those don't work well. They are far too tall to allow the body to set low. I have also had problems with keeping them tight. The problem with magnets in general is that when you take a tumble the body will likely pop off. I have tried a number of different mounting options and I always go back to the clips.

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