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SuperDutyScaler

02-18-2021 01:40 PM

Leaf springs

So...I've been wanting a trx4 since they were released. Kept putting it off mainly because of the fact I have like TWENTY rc vehicles 😂 Bit just recently I got a buddy at work to buy a Slash and after seeing my scx10 he just sent me a picture of the trx4 Sport he just went and bought last night. Now I talked my cousin who we grew up running rc cars together to buy the trx4 Blazer (hes a huge chevy guy, and had a 1982 blazer when we got our license) SO NOW IM LEFT OUT 😥
But my question is, is there a company making a leaf spring conversion? Or a DIY thread for adding leaf springs?
I really want the rear only to be leaf sprung because a Ford bronco is leafs out back. Cant be "realistic" with coil overs out back in my opinion

Phildirt

02-18-2021 02:24 PM

Re: Leaf springs

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperDutyScaler (Post 6069501)

Portal axles on a leaf sprung rig would be even weirder to me :mrgreen:

Dirt Runner

02-18-2021 02:24 PM

Re: Leaf springs

There is a conversion for the scx 10.2 if you have one. I haven't seen one for the trx though.

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Phildirt

02-18-2021 02:34 PM

Re: Leaf springs

Doesn't the year that body represents have the TTB front end with coils? I'd rather run portals at that point. You're pretty far from accurate with the AR44 setup.

HumboldtEF

02-18-2021 02:56 PM

Re: Leaf springs

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/traxx...rx4-leafs.html

If you dont want portals you can also do the SSD portal delete. Both of those arent the cheapest mods though.

https://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/ssd00243.htm
https://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/ssd00245.htm

SuperDutyScaler

02-18-2021 04:26 PM

Re: Leaf springs

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirt Runner (Post 6069510)

There is a conversion for the scx 10.2 if you have one. I haven't seen one for the trx though.

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I have four SCX #1's

SuperDutyScaler

02-18-2021 04:27 PM

Re: Leaf springs

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phildirt (Post 6069513)

Doesn't the year that body represents have the TTB front end with coils? I'd rather run portals at that point. You're pretty far from accurate with the AR44 setup.

Nope, 79 and older Broncos had solid axle dana44 up front and ford 9" rear axles

cutlaSS

02-18-2021 06:39 PM

Re: Leaf springs

Wouldn't axle wrap be a major problem with leafs on portals?

Shinchu

02-18-2021 07:43 PM

Re: Leaf springs

Yeah leafs and portals seem like opposite directions in performance.

Like trying to make a bolt action into a full auto lol

But yeah early bronco had front solid axles but they had radius arms, not typical rc 3 link with panhard.

If you REALLY want an accurate early bronco, check out the guys at GCM Racing.
https://gcmracing.ca/viewitem.php?productid=485
*oh man they don't make that kit anymore?! Bummer!!!

SuperDutyScaler

02-23-2021 06:08 PM

Re: Leaf springs

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shinchu (Post 6069550)

I wanted to buy that a few years ago....and like most of the products that are now discontinued I blew my chance

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