NEW Injora TRX4M UPGRADES - 59MM Long Travel Shocks & Carbon Fiber LCG Bronco Chassis Kit!

More great mods for the Traxxas TRX4M! In this video I install and review the new 59mm oil filled shocks for the TRX4M just released by Injora! I also install the carbon fiber LCG chassis kit made specifically for the TRX4M Bronco. These are great upgrades if you are looking for more performance and additional customization/tuning options for your chassis and suspension!
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Timestamps
Baseline performance tests: 2:13
Baseline course runs: 3:46
Upgrades overview: 8:22
Chassis/shock installation: 12:05
First impressions after install: 18:47
Upgraded performance tests: 20:17
Upgraded course runs: 21:58
Final thoughts: 29:57

[@CapeCrawlers]

Timestamps Baseline performance tests: 2:13 Baseline course runs: 3:46 Upgrades overview: 8:22 Chassis/shock installation: 12:05 First impressions after install: 18:47 Upgraded performance tests: 20:17 Upgraded course runs: 21:58 Final thoughts: 29:57

[@jbsir1]

Hey can i use olive oil or coconut oil in my shocks just a few drops? I heard it was a great alternative!

[@CapeCrawlers]

@@jbsir1 I’ve never heard of that! I guess I don’t see a reason why not. These things are high performance enough to really demand specialty oil I suppose

[@Kpilato_21]

This video shows how to set drag brake so u don't have to use kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zpatk6mKg7qYY9E from holmeshobbie

[@grantneuenschwander7225]

How do you get so much travel out of the stock frame

[@tsenif]

I appreciate that you show both the successes & the fails whenever you do modifications. It relates to many of us. Great video.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Gotta show the ups and downs. It's all part of the process!

[@nhmtrhd]

There are many on the tube that do similar installs and testing. But you my friend take things several clicks deeper. For those that want a brief install and demo could be bored with your methodical and very thorough approach. I enjoy every detail you share. I have been watching for about a year now and have learned before I buy from your channel. I have larger models such as a crazy fast Slash and a brushless TRX4. But I like these 1/18 & 1/24 scale indoor models a little more. You are an asset to my sickness. “Oops I mean hobby!” Keep up your great channel 👍

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@duramaxdad]

“An asset to my sickness.” Well said friend.

[@HickoryHollerCrawlers]

They do great outdoors as well🤘🏼

[@surfcreature69]

Great video ! Fun to see how all the upgrades affect the performance.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks for watching!

[@austincrisp3804]

My guy, your reviews are top tier and I appreciate how much time you have put into these videos. I am new to the hobby and to crawling, I would be so lost without these videos.

[@CapeCrawlers]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching

[@scottestergaard6535]

I will be adding the same upgrades on my own at home Great episode love the before and after comparisons!😀

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks for watching!

[@dustin6828]

Well done sir. The creamsicle color with white is f’n RAD!!!

[@kylermays4476]

Can’t wait to get the 59mm shocks!

[@Xooka777]

Awww man!! These are awesome. Can’t wait until I can buy them

[@Dk20Silver]

Yeeeehawwwww awesome job thanks for a lovely video. Best of luck.

[@tynou6162]

As always, good job and nice vid 😉 I ordered the 59 mm shocks instantly with the 58*24mm tires from injora! See ya 😃👍🏽

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks for watching!

[@dingo_Costoms1415]

thank you i just got those shocks i’m going to make a video about it soon when i get them!!

[@keitht7546]

Yes, tinkering and tuning is all the fun of the sport or shall I say Hobby, great video✌🏽

[@andrewrichey7374]

Yeah that was a nice climb, watching now

[@andrewrichey7374]

Wow looks awesome dude Yep here watching

[@HONDAJEFF05]

I needed this video

[@kennethrobinson9008]

53mm and portals! Waiting... Nice job.

[@skronk1873]

this is the sickest crawler ive ever seen

[@andrewrichey7374]

Yeah that was awesome dude look good doing it to

[@juniadventures]

Awesome video, new to ur channel as I am researching the trx4m as my starter rig.. you have great content.. btw this truck is dijon not creamsicle lol.. creamsicle must have light orange lol.. .. hifive and I look forward to catching up on all ur vids! :)

[@joseaponte2829]

Great video on the new upgrades for creamsicle bronco finally injora made the chassis for the bronco. And these new 59mm shocks are awesome. What size tire you're running and what brand. Thanks for the video I love watching them for my white Bronco TRX4M.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks for watching! Tires are LGRP grippers. They're a ~60mm I believe.

[@annex-rc]

Hey dude, great coverage on the TRX4M! One thing that no one has covered yet is the Meus crawler gearing. I know the best way forward is a brushless set-up but for those starting out or happy to remain brushed, I want to see if you have tried the new gearing with a faster motor, e.g. Injora 48T and the 25.87:1 gearing. Its midway between stock trialling and crawling - if it still produces slower crawl but giving back some much needed speed would be a great test and review vid!!!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Ohhh I need to try that out!

[@jdm_4days]

Bro that’s for providing these videos! What are your wheels and rims?

[@JeepinMaxx]

Awesome timing with the video - my chassis is coming tomorrow! Question - what foams/inserts are you running with those gripper tires? I like how soft they look on the rocks

[@CapeCrawlers]

These are the foams that come with the tires. They’re very soft!

[@kennethrobinson9008]

Adam, when you get a chance check out SKYRC Corner Weight System. Each corner (wheel) can be tuned and adjusted accurately and evenly across all tires for desired weight biases. One of my favorite suspension tuning tools.

[@jameshamilton5106]

I have the older one works good for getting weight right new one runs off app on smartphone

[@user-gp2zn3bj8y]

Hi Adam, i got the chassis and I had the 59mm shocks already on the original trx4m chassis. I had a climbing angle of 56 degrees. The front shocks I had put some limiting spacer in, to limit the front lift. Now with the same setup and i tried several shock positions, i lost two degrees of climbing angle ie 54 degrees max now. Do you have any tips to improve and get it back to the level it was?

[@rcjoe406]

Cool chassis i was thinking of getting the meus one it has aluminum slider trays to mount the battery on looks cool 🤔

[@CapeCrawlers]

That's a great kit, and it's got the 8 degree angled skid!

[@rcjoe406]

@@CapeCrawlers nice bonus 👌

[@darkcloud4368]

Since you have done both, would you do the injora chassis or the grasshopper? Running the defender chassis on my Bronco right now but the body issues are annoying.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Oh, that's a tough one. They both have pros and cons. I like the one-piece frame rails on the grasshopper, and I feel like the design offers more/better options for shock placement. I like that the Injora has the angled skid and is half the cost. But if money was not a consideration, I would use the grasshopper.

[@doobiescoo]

I've been following your TRX-4m videos alot recently, I'm just getting into micro crawlers. Do you think at some point you could start a new trx-4m build with off the shelf parts that you prefer from the ground up? Just balls to the wall in every aspect? Unless you have already done that and I missed it.

[@CapeCrawlers]

I can do that. It would be fun to incorporate what I've learned from these iterative builds. I'm kinda waiting for Traxxas to release a new model of the M!

[@victorbotea4244]

Nice video! I did exactly the same setup with my chasis and for the front, if i position the shocks like you did, the tires rub really bad on my shock spings at full turn or at flex. Did you also experience this? Thank you

[@duramaxdad]

Did u install a wide kit to eliminate your rubbing? Does your body still use stock style clip on to attach to new chassis? Or u gotta mod it for magnets or Velcro?

[@twentieth_r]

Maybe just some weight in the front, I think the CF chassis is a lot lighter than the stock one. I got some 10mm weights that keep the front supppppper planted!

[@coryrayholbrook6607]

Any updates on how you fixed the lift in the front

[@gavinvegter8735]

What front bumper is that it look very sleek and cool

[@Sidewayssid2023]

grat video sir :) can i use these on my landrover version?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks! And yes you can

[@710_crawlers]

Can you do a video on how you made your course we all want our own 🤘🏻😂

[@CapeCrawlers]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2nYmpeMjcl_ock

[@bkryce]

Do you think using the injora 53mm shocks in the front would help combat the front end lift?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Yes I do and I am going to give that a try

[@twentieth_r]

Hey man! Maybe 30wt oil will help with some of the side if the shocks are a little stiffer?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Good idea!

[@Sparroh]

Did you paint that body or buy, it looks great.

[@CapeCrawlers]

The body came orange, I painted the roof

[@kylermays4476]

Hey Adam quick question would the 59mm shocks work on a stock defender without extensions or anything like that

[@CapeCrawlers]

Yes, absolutely

[@kylermays4476]

Thank you!

[@lgunter78]

Hey I had a question, I recently bought some INJORA 1.0" 62*22mm S5 Super Soft Sticky All Terrain Tires and some INJORA 8PCS Brass High Clearance Links for my trx4m bronco. I am planning on getting the injora 59 ml. shocks you showed in the video to also add on. The tires keep rubbing the body and I was wondering what you might do to fix it? Would the socks help stop the rubbing (witch is very minimal) Appreciate it. And great video! Can’t wait to see what else you have planned for creamsicle.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks for watching! The shocks will help because you can dial in the preload adjustment and raise the body height. There’s also stiffer springs if the preload isn’t enough

[@lgunter78]

@@CapeCrawlers thanks so much man!

[@boiledtea479]

Creamsicle is based of budget trx4m right? Also i gotta say this us my favourite build of yours/favourite bronco on youtube. Its such a beautiful body with such great performance!!!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Yes that’s right. One of my favorites too!

[@boiledtea479]

@@CapeCrawlersis there like a video i missed? Cuz i watched the budget build, but in the next video with the yellow/orange bronco it had high clearance links and a new paintjob without you explaining. Thats unusual for you

[@Cookingr0bot]

They are two different builds

[@wapartist]

Im running stock springs (51mm) on 53mm Injoras. Stock Is the .95 spring rate of both injoras combined (.45+.50) No slack at full nut topout. 59’s there would be though i bet

[@mosescheng5827]

What are those gold links that you are using?

[@Belugaboat]

Do you have the full list of mods? I’m planning to go the same route. Mine is full stock now need some tires first. 😜

[@CapeCrawlers]

I'll have to pull it all together. It's got the Injora LCG CF chassis, Holmes 66t motor, crawler gear set, 59mm shocks, Injora servo, metal diffs (stock ratio), Injora stamped steel beadlocks and Injora 58mm tires currently

[@MustyPeppa]

Any tips on installing/making the shocks rebound better?

[@CapeCrawlers]

On after market shocks you can utilize the preload adjustment or stiffer springs. You can also experiment with oil levels and oil weights.

[@jbsir1]

Maybe use the shorter shock setup on the front? I haven't tried that but it seems the trx4m has so much lift in the front

[@jbsir1]

Or some added weight on the front someway lol. Let me know!

[@CapeCrawlers]

I'm going to try some mounting position options. If that fails, I'll try some 53mm fronts.

[@tylerstjohn3170]

I got some bigger tires and they caused some rub. I just ordered the 59mm shocks the other day. Hopefully they will help with some of the tire rub and with performance

[@CapeCrawlers]

They should help!

[@RespectTheWheel]

This might be a stupid question and I may have missed the answer in the video, but why the CF Chassis? I feel like most of the time we're trying to add weight, in which case, the chassis seems counter productive. Second question: Im just now starting my build and I really don't even know where to start. I really like the shocks, but what would you (or anyone) recommend for some first upgrades (and why)? Great videos, thanks!

[@2fmrc]

I’m sure Adam will answer this for you but you always want to add weight at the axle or below. Cut as much weight above the axle as possible and you’ll perform much better. Keeping the weight as low as possible is the idea. Especially on something like the Trx4m that has a hard body. It’s already got a good amount of weight up high so removing any you can is only going to help performance.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Matt’s got it ⬆️ For first upgrades I would suggest some good wheels and tires. If it’s the trx4m, I would also recommend the crawler gears.

[@Rcadventures12]

where can i find that body you are useing it looks amazing

[@CapeCrawlers]

I got it direct from traxxas

[@sethzorzi]

@capecrawlers i installed these shocks about a week ago. this morning i noticed the shocks felt different and it was sitting lower. do i need to check the levels in the shocks to see if they are full?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Yea, check them again. You may have had some air bubbles in there prior.

[@sethzorzi]

Thank you!!

[@richrine]

Where can I find the rear bumper on Creamsicle in this vid?

[@georgeparsons6632]

Where can I get the board with all the measurements to show u degrees of side hill and flex and all? It's awesome would like to have one.

[@CapeCrawlers]

I got it from Crawlerpark: www.toyswd.com/us/awesome-obstacles/10-set-up-system-table-124-118-rc-crawler-park.html

[@richardparkiii8355]

I think you should make a hells's gate V-2.

[@CapeCrawlers]

I think so too

[@LARANUD]

What are good tires that do good on everything for the trx4m?

[@CapeCrawlers]

I like the LGRP grippers a lot. The Proline baja pro X's work great too

[@AndoLife]

Ever thought of using a shorter shock in the front?

[@CapeCrawlers]

I am now! I could swap in a pair of 53mm's up front. That may be the way to go.

[@rider3859]

I'm building a full injora TRX4M. I was thinking of adding 30 weight since it'll be quite a bit heavier with all the metal parts. Do you think that would be a good idea or is 30 still too much?

[@CapeCrawlers]

I think thats totally fine. I have been putting 35 in my rears to help offset torque twist. It works really well

[@rider3859]

@@CapeCrawlers Right on thanks 👍

[@Boosted.5ohh]

So what’s better the 53mm or the 59mm ?

[@DukeFerg]

Would you recommend these flex blades over the Injora ones? Thanks!

[@CapeCrawlers]

I like them both. I feel like these offer more range than the Injora ones do

[@DukeFerg]

@@CapeCrawlers great feedback thank you, the Injoras are just more aesthetically pleasing! More weight too, while I feel like is a pro

[@teknolem7426]

Where can i find these front and rear bumpers?

[@ItsBiolaBruh]

I pretty much did the same set up without the flex extensions and when everything was put on, my bronco was squatted all the way on the back tires. Do you know what I may have done wrong?

[@ItsBiolaBruh]

I fixed the lean towards the back but now if I press down on one side it does not return to normal level. Just leans towards the direction I push it

[@ItsBiolaBruh]

I’m sorry I’m typing a lot, but I don’t have near as much articulation on the front like you do

[@tonyjones629]

Where did you purchase bronco yellow and white stripes? Thank you

[@CapeCrawlers]

I bought the cyber orange body from Traxxas, painted the roof myself, and got the decals on eBay

[@MustyPeppa]

Hey man I did exactly what you did but I get rubbing between the tires and fenders when the car is pushed down

[@CapeCrawlers]

It takes some tweaking to find the right shock position to avoid rubbing

[@RCCrawlerz209]

Not only do I need the Injora chassis for the Bronco, but probably should upgrade my shocks too. 🤨 Come to think of it. 🤔 Do I need to put oil in those shocks?

[@VS666]

yeah, I recommend 20wt oil

[@RCCrawlerz209]

@@VS666 👍🏻

[@VS666]

Do you know offhand if the minimum travel is the same as 53 size

[@CapeCrawlers]

Compressed length on the 53's is 39mm, so ~3mm shorter than these bigger shocks.

[@aidendavis3086]

Can't you put a shorter servo in so it doesn't interfere with the chassis?

[@CapeCrawlers]

I think so. An Emax would be a good option

[@electronsmove]

At what point is it just easier to buy a chassis and your fav body and add axles and motor/ trans? After a full upgrade cycle you can reassemble the left over parts and have the original truck back.

[@electronsmove]

Assuming you didn't break all the original parts in the first place. Maybe you just have a pile of broken original parts lol.

[@CapeCrawlers]

I’ve done that a few times. Spare part builds are fun!

[@brianhooper2452]

I have the 59mm shocks as well on the furitek grasshopper. Where can I get shock spacers to push the body of the shock away from the frame so I can use the upper mounts? @capecrawlers

[@CapeCrawlers]

Injora makes some spacers. They sell them in an assorted pack and I found them to be really helpful: www.injora.com/products/injora-80pcs-m2-5-flat-stainless-steel-washers-spacers-for-mini-rc-crawler-mods-4m-49?variant=45226347823391

[@brianhooper2452]

Awesome I can’t believe I didn’t even see those I’ve been through their site several times! Must be goin blind 😵

[@brett4723]

Would i be ok with the stock driveshafts since there is so much flex?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Yep! I run traxxas driveshafts on my other built TRX4M with no issues

[@brett4723]

@@CapeCrawlers thank you Adam!

[@dingo_Costoms1415]

how do you get actual drop in the front mine it barely drops 2 mm and I have the 59 mm shocks. How did you get it to drop I hope you see this.

[@CapeCrawlers]

I went back to stock links and played around with the shock positions. The servo and upper link mounting really hurts the articulation this thing but the stock links seem to work better than most aftermarkets and let it move a bit more

[@dingo_Costoms1415]

@@CapeCrawlersThank you so much🩷 i have a video on it if you want to see it i fixed it!

[@Cookingr0bot]

How did you get the hood decal and side stripes for the bronco body

[@CapeCrawlers]

I found them on ebay: www.ebay.com/itm/285116269774?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Uy8X4D1DSoK&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@Cookingr0bot]

Thanks!

[@MustyPeppa]

Will it make a difference if I use 30w shock oil?

[@CapeCrawlers]

The shocks will be stiffer and you'll have more damping with that heavier oil

[@madskreutzer6768]

How do you know what oil weight and how much to add?

[@CapeCrawlers]

I use 20wt just based on what I read online and what manufacturers like proline recommended. A lot is trial and error. Put some in, try it out, then add as needed

[@LARANUD]

Do you think the lcg chassis is a important upgrade

[@CapeCrawlers]

It depends on what you are looking to do. I personally think it's a beneficial upgrade because of the shock placements it opens up. You've got zero options on the stock chassis so this helps a lot in that regard.

[@charliemaybe]

can i install the lcg chassis with the stock bumpers?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Yes you can.

[@ryerye700]

If you were to start from scratch and had unlimited funds what upgrades would you do to make the trx4m the perfect crawler?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Oh boy. Let me think.. I would start with the Furitek grasshopper chassis, Meus racing straight axles with flat servo mount, a reefs 179 servo on that mount, RC addictions linkage, Injora shocks (59mm for flex, shorter for pure performance), Furitek stinger combo, radiomaster radio/rx, Injora steel crawler gear set, mofo RC upw wheels, lgrp swamp king tires with flub RC inserts, high clearance bumpers front and rear. Thats it off the top of my head!

[@ryerye700]

@@CapeCrawlers you think sticking to the 59mm will give more flex vs getting ones slightly longer?

[@duramaxdad]

⁠@@ryerye700Longer shocks can offer more flex. But only if the vehicle can flex more without rubbing, binding or having detrimental effects.

[@andrewrichey7374]

Well the shocks fit The K5 Blazer

[@CapeCrawlers]

Possibly. I'll have to compare the hardware

[@Kretunio]

This is the stock gearing right? Brushless motor?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Crawler gears and brushed motor upgrade, Injora pro motor

[@Kretunio]

@@CapeCrawlers I don`t know how do you do it, that it is so silent, wish mine was the same. Since I`ve installed crawler gears, I`ve re-opened the transmission several times already, but it is always making a lot more gear noise than what I see on your videos.

[@seanlimoges4239]

What bumpers are you running?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Injora tubular steel bumpers front and back

[@seanlimoges4239]

@@CapeCrawlers Thanks. The stock rear is driving me crazy, not sure if I can wait to get a new one before hacking this one up. Does that one get hung up alot? Looks pretty sweet.

[@keith6360]

Do you get torque twist on your trx4m?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Yes I do. Being able to adjust the preload on these shocks helps, but it's still there

[@keith6360]

@@CapeCrawlers it’s been annoying on mine after a week of use and it’s still all stock. Been scouring over the internet for a solution for this that doesn’t cost much like putting portal axles

[@erinyorke6774]

What tires are you using I want them

[@CapeCrawlers]

They’re the LGRP Gripper

[@erinyorke6774]

Thanks :)

[@jeremiahl3529]

Random observation, but your audio is slightly out of sync with your video. I noticed this on one of your other videos too. So I thought maybe it was me and dropped the quality to 1080 and same thing. Then I checked another video on Linus tech tips and sound was fine. Not a big deal, just letting you know. Could just be me though.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Interesting. I'll check that out, thank you!

[@r.ccustomtruckingsydneyaus4632]

looks fat as too. im getting one me. will go great with my 1/14 scale trucks and equipment

[@cody5495]

Don't waste money on that branded silicone oil lol. Its just off the shelf silicone oil dyed blue.

[@davidwest4082]

camera way to far away

[@The_bradesterboy]

What servo do you run in this build????

[@CapeCrawlers]

I'm running the Injora high torque servo in this one. It's worked well!

[@JasonPaige-hz9wx]

Any suggestions for servos? Budget options and higher end stuff.

[@CapeCrawlers]

For the Traxxas? Higher end products that I've run are the NSDRC RS100. They sell a kit that comes with the servo, mount, and horn. It's a fantastic servo, incredibly fast, powerful, and quiet. Budget servos would be an Emax or RampCrab. The latter has a kit for ~$20 that includes the mount and horn!