Thanks for the video and the input. I will be trying this mod for sure. Did you use longer threads on the links to add the nuts? New subscriber. 👍

This is BAD-ASS!!! I love the TRX4 lineup, and have been looking for a better skid!!!

Thank you 👍

Thank you for this very informative video! I have just started a leaf spring conversion on my RC4WD Gelande 2 Cruiser and installing a complete set of Teraflex Revolver Shackles and Z-Boxes front and rear. I was able to find the original full size installation instructions from Teraflex for installation on a Jeep YJ. The correct way, according to the original manufacturer is to orient the frame mount hinge to the outside for the front and frame mount hinge on the inside for the rear. There are no corresponding mounting holes in the frame, so I'm using Permatex Steel Weld Metal Epoxy to attach the Z-Boxes to the frame. I used some of the mounting components from the RC4WD Leaf Spring Kit to mount the Revolver Shackles at the front and oriented the hinges toward the front bumper to avoid interference with the steering linkage. I also had to shift the steering servo inboard using only the two inner mounting holes. Still a solid mount. I am using the RC4WD VVV-S0120 Ultra Scale Hardened Steel Driveshaft "Ver 2" (80mm - 110mm / 3.15" - 4.33") with no drop-out issues. I also had to purchase the RC4WD Z-S2111 Trail Finder 3 Front and Rear Leaf Spring Mounts in order to mount the Revolver Shackles at the rear of the frame. Once I have both front and rear suspension mounted to the frame, I will then determine the length of shocks to use. Currently the 80mm Rancho ones are too short. I will most likely go with 90mm ones.

6 years later I appreciate the review! Just picked some up today at my local hobby store on sale. 18 dollars a pair. Excited to put them on my hardbody Range Rover. I think they’ll fit the look and be functional at the same time.

FJ looks awesome and performs excellent! Well done!

The gen8 is great for many reasons and the adjustable wheelbase

Awesome course, looks great! liked and subbed

I really appreciate you posting this video, and trail footage. I’m about to begin my third Gelande Cruiser build, and this will be my first one with the leaf conversion. I’m using RC4WD’s leaf conversion kit. Can’t wait to trail it!

Even though the red cat is very comparable and cost a whole lot less in 10 years can you walk into any hobby shop and buy parts for it….. I bet you can for the traxxas. Thats why Ive sold off a lot of my other brands except a few that I have cases of extra parts for and pretty much went all traxxas now. I got tired of having a 2yr old vehicle and the manufacturer already quit making replacement parts

This mod rocks. Just tried it and its might and day!

Stock foams sucks on pitbull

Sorry for the loss man

Great Video👌 I subscribed

Love the Leaf spring suspension and the fact that you are using the Hard Body! I don't know what you guys are using for suspension ideas but I can see the use of a "traction bar" for the rear. I had a car that I installed "Slide-a-link"traction bar on the single leaf spring with a 550 hp motor and the rear end of the car would "Lift" as you applied more power. Great Truck !

I keep looking for video how to do this leaf mod but cant find anything you must give up

Traxxas is too top heavy.. gotta add sticky weights in the frame to balance it out

Nice job!👍👍👍✌️

Good comparation mate. New sub and like Greerings from Rc Califa

Need help 😀,can't decide on which one to get🤔,,,scx10 iii kit or the RTR Gladiator,,,, which one is more durable on the trail /rock

How did you mount the metal RC4WD plate?

Hi, I am using the same servo on my scx10 iii, the eco power wp120, and a Spektrum dx5c and I wanted to know if your getting full steering angle because I can't seem too get it, thanks.

Saludos desde Crawler, nos suscrito a su canal y nos gustaría contar contigo en el nuestro y así poder intercambiar experiencias, sería un placer, gracias por los consejos!!!

They look pretty much equivalent to each other. Take the middle hump out of the red cat and it would have done better on the water to rock test. Other then that they are pretty much the same.

cool dude subbed bro

The paint work fits that rig perfect! 👍

i want to know what wheels and tires your running. they look awesome

what your basically referring to is the same as the Pen spring hack.. It helps a ton on crawling & sidehilling , the downside is your truck sits much lower to the ground making it harder to climb over obstacles without tearing your bumper up & you lose that scale looking articulation..

with the shorter than normal width axles & then you went with even smaller tires, its starting to fall more in the 1/12 scale, especially next to a Gen 8 or Trx4

why run a weaker 540 when theres the 550, Strongers always better...

let me see, a Redcat Gen 8 for $269.00 with well over a $125.00 dollar licensed body alone on it or a Trx-4 for almost $500.00 dollars with all kinds of added electronics & junk to brake on it or a Trx4 Sport for $340.00 with a cheap cheasy unlicensed body & junk electronics. Pretty easy decision for me especially with Redcats best customer service in the industry & parts upgrades... Great Video 👍🏼

Very informative, great video.

It's so nice to see this nice Bronco body without portal axles underneath it.

BowHouse front battery tray? 🤔

Why didn't you run the pitbull berserker tires?

Awesome vid bro

Great video, David...my build is in progress and I share your impressions so far. Nice job being able to say "link lengths" without stumbling too!! We were very sad to read about Nick. He was great to talk to and he and you always made us feel welcome and included at events even as noobs. You've certainly lost a good friend and colleague but the RC world is worse off for his passing as well.

Great video, very informative!! One quick question, if you were going to run it as a single speed with a 2700kv BL motor which gear position would you lock it in high or low?? Thanks Keep up the great work!!

Other than driving my tiny truck at competitions I enjoyed talking with Nick I have to put that in my highlights of things That I look forward to a competition. David you’re a great guy and most definitely a great friend to Nick and I know he’s looking down smiling that your doing stuff with his son and making sure that they are as good as they could be. I will always support Bowhouse/Helios RC👍🏻. By the way the 10.3 looks awesome thank you for the breakdown and review.👍🏻👍🏻

Great video, David. Enjoyed the tribute to Nick. On a side note, going through some of my old video stock, I've found some older video that has Nick in it as well. Let me know if you want it. It's from the early days, out at Umstead, and some down at Raven Rock as well. Take care, man. See you on the trails.

That Bronco though

Awesome rig! What bumpers are you using? Will be building my Trail King in the coming weeks, can't wait!

i did a mix up on mine, trx4 chassis, with scx10 transmission. i be gettin 2 plate mounts so i can modify one with one only way to stop the torque twist, gotta have a selectable 2wd/4wd if traxxas had that idea of a selectable 2wd and 4wd, i would kept the stock trx4 2 speed transmission, it was lockin up on me

Did you have better traction or something swapping the fron and rear shocks I lost flex so I swapped them back

What body did you put on the enduro? I’ve been looking for that version of the f100 for a while.

How does this crawl and climb compared to the TRX4 Sport, Element Enduro, VS410?

Silly David, it's a Silver Arrow. :D As if the broadhead is coming at you. ;)

Good job and kudos for someone that knows how to pronounce "gelende"!

Saw one at the hobby shop yesterday. Just couldn’t justify buying another one. Hope they sell the clear body so I can slap it on my Sport Kit. Good video. Thanks.

Jeep