09-03-2018, 06:35 PM | #1 |
Newbie Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: CT
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| Amateur TRX-4
I am new to the RC and Crawler world. I picked up a TRX-4 Bronco in April (wife/kids got it as b-day gift). I don't have much time, but love it so far. It isn't nearly as nice as some I've seen here, but started to play around with some parts / mods. - Power HD Steering Servo (original crapped out) - MIP Wide Track Kit - Cheap bead locks - Cheap tires - Wheel hubs - Upper decal removal Last edited by nyy845; 09-03-2018 at 06:40 PM. |
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09-04-2018, 02:37 AM | #2 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK
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It looks great. Have fun. :-)
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09-04-2018, 06:39 PM | #3 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Butler, Pa
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Looks really nice. Remember we have started somewhere with a RC.
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09-05-2018, 10:45 PM | #4 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Scotland
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I really like the wheels.
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09-06-2018, 08:41 AM | #5 |
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It looks a ton better without the top decal! The wheels are also perfect. Nice start! I'm not sure what the MIP wide track kit is or why you'd want it? If it just makes the truck wider I'd suggest you resist buying it. It will make your turning radius worse. |
09-06-2018, 09:29 AM | #6 | |
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Where did you get the wheels? | |
09-06-2018, 05:41 PM | #7 | |
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I’m with Jato, pass on the widetrack stub axles and just pick up a set of SSD portal covers for the front. That’ll give you a bit more weight down low, that would be a good place to start upgrading and you will see a difference. | |
09-06-2018, 07:25 PM | #8 |
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Thanks for the comments. I can't take credit for removing the top decal, I actually saw it on the forum and thought it looked great so I copied! I bought the wide-track kit thinking it would help with flipping over while I bash it with my daughters (they like chasing it, not really into crawling). Not sure it did much of anything though.... For those asking about where I got the wheels, it's a different seller but they are on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/i/222901577211?chn=ps Last edited by nyy845; 09-06-2018 at 07:28 PM. |
09-07-2018, 06:00 AM | #9 | |
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1.9" Beadlock truck wheels - JunFac GMade offers them in about 4 different colors and they include scale hardware. | |
09-21-2018, 07:27 PM | #10 |
Newbie Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: CT
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I took the TRX-4 out for the first time since the new tires and MIP Wide Track Kit. Unfortunately when articulated or when turning, the tires now rub the body. So it was a short trek. I'm assuming it's the wide track kit making it rub, not the tires. If so, it's coming out unless there are any other suggestions. Also, minor addition: Traxxas Push Bar. |
09-21-2018, 08:10 PM | #11 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Central Wisconsin
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You could raise the body a single hole or two to see if that helps. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9c...rIucM37i_nx3aw |
10-20-2018, 04:20 PM | #12 |
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I decided on upgrading the front / rear bumpers. I got a SSD front bumper and a GRC Rear bumper. I really like the minimalist front bumper, but the rear isn't long enough to protect the corners of the body. Should have done more research before purchasing... So I ended up sanding and painting the stock bumper flat black. It will have to due for now. Last edited by nyy845; 10-20-2018 at 04:23 PM. |
10-20-2018, 05:45 PM | #13 |
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Yea... That rear bumper is intended to use with the D110 body, not the Bronco. The painted stock one looks good though. I'm running that SSD front also.... looks nice and clean and really improves your approach.
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10-21-2018, 11:01 AM | #14 |
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I also put on the following: - STRC Diff covers (F & R) - Generic Brass Front Steering Knuckle Portal Covers - Generic Brass Front Steering Knuckles - Xtra Speed Aluminum Front C Hubs Need more brass blackening on this one.. |
10-21-2018, 11:07 AM | #15 |
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Some action shots in the front yard: |
10-21-2018, 11:22 AM | #16 |
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Looks good! I kinda like the stock rear bumper painted black, I've seen some real ones like that.
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01-12-2019, 04:43 PM | #17 |
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I purchased some ebay beadlocks and tires, I can't seem to be satisfied with any wheel/tire setup.... I had to do some grinding to make them clear. |
01-12-2019, 04:49 PM | #18 |
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I had to take it out for a test run... Unfortunately it was a very short run. The motor started smoking and it looks like I didn't grind down enough and burned up the motor. You can see where it was rubbing in back: |
01-12-2019, 05:03 PM | #19 |
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Sorry to hear about the motor but think of it as an opportunity to install the HH Trailmaster Sport 550 21t for about $20. I also recommend that you consider switching to a 9t pinion while you are in there. https://holmeshobbies.com/motors/bru...sport-550.html Last edited by Inspector86; 01-12-2019 at 05:56 PM. |
01-13-2019, 08:28 AM | #20 | |
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Agree, quality of the Gmade’s hardware and paintjob is better. The offset of the knock-offs however is more comparable to stock. But if you want to go narrower, the SRo2’s help a bit. Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk Here alu knock-offs in white. | |
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