TRX-4 2017 Jeep JK

[carpetfuzz17]

Originally Posted by theMANIMAL

Excellent, thank you for the info! Actually, I do have another question . Do you have the + 6mm rotor hubs yet? Can you share a picture of them installed on the wheels with the body head on, front and back? I bought the same SCX10.2 JKU body, so I want to see how the offset will look (will +6 have too much poke?). Also, I'm on mobile and don't want to look back a few pages, so do you have portal covers, and are the rotor hubs compatible?

Ideally I want to find out before end of day Monday so I can take advantage of RPP's Cyber Monday coupon.

Edit: I was leaning on the +3mm based on info that the regulars were a hair shorter than .225 VP hubs.

Here's the difference with the +6 rotor/hub and stock hubs. The stock is on the driver side and +6 on passenger side. I went with the 2012 fenders versus the 2017 CRC ones. I also have the rear Knights Custom body armor. That is going to give a slight more to the fender off the body.




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[carpetfuzz17]

Finally through the holidays so it's time to get back to building. Scored a ProMod 470 along the a HeyOk BEC for Christmas. Time to get it in.



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[AnimalHippie]

Need to wire that bad ass PM470 Straight to some 2s power!!! Get what that bad boy has to offer!!!

[carpetfuzz17]

Originally Posted by AnimalHippie

Need to wire that bad ass PM470 Straight to some 2s power!!! Get what that bad boy has to offer!!!

I really thought hard about it (before you even say it Animal yes you did smell something burning ) but I was only giving up like 30oz torque running it at 7.4. The other side of it figured I am going to have the same steering feel throughout a run versus lost torque feel throughout the run. I think also (but I could be wrong) the servo is going to run cooler with a lower constant voltage.

If I am wrong please correct me on this assumption

[carpetfuzz17]

All wired up and ready to go



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[carpetfuzz17]

I have managed to get most of the wiring done. So far really pleased with it. No huge rat nest of wires




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[carpetfuzz17]

Getting a little detail work done tonight
The orange front markers turned out nice



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[carpetfuzz17]

Testing the lights...
All looks good to go



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[carpetfuzz17]

Weather finally cleared up for a few and was able to get out for a few pictures it looks so much better outside





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[apex]

Great looking truck, I've been eyeing these hard plastic wrangler bodies for a while now.

[Stormin2u]

Very nice build with a meticulous finish and you've made some nice performance upgrades. ..

The nicest thing about the TRX-4 is its a new platform with lots of potential.

[carpetfuzz17]

Originally Posted by Stormin2u

Very nice build with a meticulous finish and you've made some nice performance upgrades. ..

The nicest thing about the TRX-4 is its a new platform with lots of potential.

Thanks for the great comments

I like to try to replicate things I see on Jeeps in the real world. It drives me crazy to see wires and other bits and bobs out of place.

Unfortunately I haven't finished it up so stay tuned

[BACK40]

Nice clean build bro well done.

[carpetfuzz17]

Originally Posted by BACK40

Nice clean build bro well done.

Thank you for the comments

[Derr429]

Did you have to put an extension on the wires from the ESC to the receiver? I put mine up there and looks like they will be short just a bit. Wasn’t 100% sure so I figured I’d ask before I take mine apart and find out I need to run to the Hobby store. Love the build by the way good work.

[carpetfuzz17]

Originally Posted by Derr429

Did you have to put an extension on the wires from the ESC to the receiver? I put mine up there and looks like they will be short just a bit. Wasn’t 100% sure so I figured I’d ask before I take mine apart and find out I need to run to the Hobby store. Love the build by the way good work.

Thanks for the comment

Yes I did use an extension I believe I used a 6 inch extension.

[durok]

Super nice build!



I've always liked the Axial Jeep bolt-on fenders...

I found that RC4WD carries both aluminum and steel (CCHand, the last pic) Jeep fenders, although some of them are discontinued:

[carpetfuzz17]

Originally Posted by durok

Super nice build!



I've always liked the Axial Jeep bolt-on fenders...

I found that RC4WD carries both aluminum and steel (CCHand, the last pic) Jeep fenders, although some of them are discontinued:

Thank you for the comment

I have seen those first hand at the LHS. I thought they were to heavy. I actually like the Axial ones too. Combined with the Knight Custom body armor they really stand out. The body armor weights is almost nothing which is nice

[AnimalHippie]

Been watching this build come together for what seems like forever! Great looking rig bro! Ready to see it climb some rocks!!!

[carpetfuzz17]

Originally Posted by AnimalHippie

Been watching this build come together for what seems like forever! Great looking rig bro! Ready to see it climb some rocks!!!

At the speed I am going it will be a year before it even runs on the rocks other than just testing things it still hasn't rolled under its own power yet. I keep putting it off but maybe the Jeep Festival coming up will get me motivated to finish it up oh wait it would still almost be a year for it to actually run