Yeah Racing Brass Upgrade Set for Traxxas TRX-4 - Installation and Advantages

These Parts gives more weight on the axle on a low position. The result is a lower center of gravity and more grip and stability on steep terrain.
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[@WSquared60]

This is one of the best tutorial videos you've done in my opinion, Matteo. Will be most helpful, thank you for posting!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks for your nice comment! Glad to hear this! 😊👍

[@619hazmat]

Awesome! I love my trx4 . Steering servo arm was the first thing that went after four months of me having lots of fun can't wait to get the brass upgrades

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Yes, I love mine TRX-4 too! 😊👍

[@bigchungus-oj8zz]

The rule of thumb is; whenever threading metal into metal, use thread lock. Love your accent and enjoy your videos immensely.

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you David! 🙏 Yes, I agree, thread lock is always good for metal in metal. 👍 Here I feel a slightly resistance at the end when I tighten the screws. Maybe because brass is a bit softer, so I thought it's maybe not necessary. 🤔

[@BullgearRCvideos]

Great upgrade video Matteo!! Always enjoy watching your work.

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏

[@wadecaton4017]

Very nice. I'm liking those brass parts.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Wade! 😊

[@gmummy]

Beautiful brass bronco bling!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! 😊

[@rcaddict420crawling8]

Dude I’m jealous that looks solid and beefy great job

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks my friend! 😊👍

[@RCPlayGround]

Looks good Yeah Racing Brass Upgrade It's so heavy that I think it will go up well ~

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! 🙏 Yes it works better now! 👍😊

[@Darren-RC-videos]

Nice upgrades Matteo.

[@tonyromano6220]

Personally I would clear coat instantly after install. I know you like your trucks looking good!

[@Matteomeier]

Yes, of course my truck have to be looks good! Thanks for your tip! 😊😊

[@STEVOD313]

I need some of these upgrades for my trx4! Looks awesome n will help perform good too! 👍👍👊👊📹📹💪💪

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks for your good feedback! 😊

[@4mods]

Those look awesome! I'm a sucker for some nice bling that makes a difference! Very cool!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Terry! 😊👍

[@swissscalerfreaks1915]

Perfekt erklärt 👏🏻👍🏻 es ist immer schön deine Videos zu schauen

[@Matteomeier]

Freut mich zu hören! Danke dir Darell! 🙏😊

[@rctrialamkumma5242]

Interessantes Video! Hätte​ nicht gedacht, dass diese Teile so viel wiegen! 👍

[@Matteomeier]

Danke! Messing wiegt halt schon was! 😊

[@matthutch5919]

Looks very impressive. Thank you for sharing

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks for your feedback Matt!

[@robbrennanrc]

Those are some serious well made parts. Great video as usual 👍

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Rob! 😊

[@dimmon3991]

excellent video, Matteo! Very good set, looking so strong and luxery!

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you! 🙏

[@rcjan5690]

Great upgrade...i defenatly will do this on my Defender..good one Matteo..

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Jan Erik! 😊

[@CORINKERSTEN]

It looks a million bucks!!! Great video mate!!!

[@Matteomeier]

Not a million, only half... 😂

[@scrooem]

strong work! will use you as reference for my new Traxxas Ford Bronco

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you Frank! Have fun with your build! 👍👍😊

[@joss67uk]

Nice video, looks like a solid upgrade.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks, yes it is! 👍

[@rctrailscale9876]

Thank you for this video!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks for your nice comment! 👍😊

[@RCKING1]

Great video! Gonna start upgrading my bronco

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks and have fun! 😊😊👍👍

[@MRGHOSTLEGEND]

Waiting for all my parts 💪

[@Matteomeier]

Great! Have fun! 👍😊😊

[@kamewo2532]

Very cool and beautiful !

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you! 👍

[@bikerunner-ry1ju]

Schönes Upgrade. Endlich mal ein Video ohne Akkuschrauber ;) Bekomme immer eine Gänsehaut beim Einsatz der Dinger!

[@Matteomeier]

Danke dir. Wobei ich ehrlich sagen mus hab mir jetzt auch einen Akkuschrauber zugelegt. Bei Bausätzen wo metrische 30er Schrauben in Plastik reingedreht werden sagt das Handgelenk danke... 😂😂

[@ishtiaqahmed3629]

Amazing videos as usual 👍👍👍

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you! 🙏

[@ShenRC]

😊Nice you pimped that sucker out! I am getting the TRX4 sport can't wait to run it in the mountains!

[@loquitos1972]

did you see that the TRX4 sport has only a 2ch radio? The diffs are locked in contradiction to the Bronco, The Defender and the Assault version of the TRX-4 hence doesn't need extra 2 servo's. my 2ct.

[@ShenRC]

Yep how the TRX4 should have been in the first place all that extra weight and stuff in the original makes for a less agile truck and the TRX4 should work much better now.

[@kennetcastillo7740]

the sport is just a bare bones trx4. non-remote locking diffs... they're permanently locked. no 2-speed transmission...just 1 crawling gear. a simpler and lighter body, but otherwise the same. same chassis, same esc & motor, same axles

[@loquitos1972]

I know. The new body is cool and was thinking of ordering one (when it arrives in the Netherlands) but also got a MST CMX (locked diffs) and other build projects too. I like the 2 speed part of the regular TRX-4 so just let this one pass.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Steve! Cool, you getting the TRX-4 Sport! Nice simple machine. Looking forward to see your videos of it! 👍😊

[@JG-lx5bo]

Looks aw some with the new upgrades

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! 👍

[@Krideezy]

Wow that looks awesome!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks 🙏 😊

[@jdpasltrains]

Nice upgrades 😎👍🍺

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you!

[@northmatt2206]

Great upgrades 👍 and informative video matteo

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@rorymeehan781]

awesome work

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! 🙏

[@chrisscott3039]

👍very nice the bronco looks great

[@Matteomeier]

Thank Chris! 😊

[@RcAVENTURE.V.F.R]

Wahoo fantastic upgrade, good job brother 👍 👍 👍 👍 thanks for sharing 👍

[@Matteomeier]

Merci! Thanks for your nice comment! 🙏

[@rjrcnunn4908]

Amazing video my friend

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you! 😊

[@thatsmyrc]

Awesome upgrade under the belly of the beast..I too just dropped some 💰 on complete front and rear aluminum axles with all the bells and whistles. Brass is probably heavier but I was going for the stock look. Have you seen my trx4’s. I’ve designed some very nice and useful upgrades. You should check it out when you find the time 👍🏼

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Yes, It's great to upgrade and modify our RC's! 👍😊

[@ahsanfarooqi5663]

They way you shot is just awesome step by step, very helpfull, can you please make a video on how to upgrate trx4 to brushless, engine sound, and winch upgrade step by step video thank you

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! Glad you like it! But unfortunately I can not do everything. My time is limited!

[@ChrisHirner]

good to see here, i was racking my brain trying to figure out if the brass c hub needed that bushing from stock c hub. Looks like i was right, it does not. Thanks good info in the vid

[@Matteomeier]

Glad I could help! Thanks for your feedback Chris! 👍😊

[@ahsanfarooqi5663]

awesome, can you please also make a video how to change rare and front axle replace with full metal axle, thank you

[@olafblaskura1951]

very good video

[@TSully2013]

Very shiny bro nicely done

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! 😊

[@patricemayeras3843]

Bonne vidéo merci 👍👍✌️

[@Matteomeier]

Merci a toi! 👍😊

[@EricsRC]

Liked and subbed! Great video!

[@cool.stuffs]

Great video!!!!!!

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Derek! 🙏😊

[@PaoloMenini]

Ma che figata! Bellissimo!!! Veramente su unnaltro pianneta (il pianeta banano)

[@Matteomeier]

Haha, grazie Paolo! 👍👍😊😊

[@davidradtke5166]

Cool RC Truck and upgrade. But I think a Land Cruiser or Patrol Y60 Body for that Truck would make it more interesting for me.

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks David! 👍

[@haydensanderson26]

looks good

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! 👍😊

[@RccarsUK]

Like 800! Woop woop

[@ottomazzolino1574]

Hoi Matteo, das ist sehr interessant dieses spezial Getriebe!

[@Matteomeier]

Ja, das sind Portalachsen damit gewinnt man mehr Bodenfreiheit! Werden auch bei echten Geländefahrzeugen so eingesetzt z.B. beim Unimog.

[@MoBay876rc]

New sub great video 👍🏾

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! 👍👍😊

[@rjbellew89]

Love it

[@Matteomeier]

👍

[@westernsharpie]

well done

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you! 🙏

[@stevemoon2136]

Looks like something Mr T would wear.

[@Matteomeier]

Haha, Yes indeed! 😂

[@ElSob94803]

Could you please tell me what size those bearings are in the c hubs?

[@docscottish]

I noticed that the bearings in the portal hubs had a seal on only one side? Tried watching again but not 100% sure, if I'm not mistaken I think you might have put the bearings in the wrong way, side without the seal should be inside with the gears and grease, seals facing out to prevent dirt intrusion. Just wanted to give you a heads up. Love all your videos.

[@Matteomeier]

Thank you! I think bearings are on both side sealed... but i'm not sure... 😃😃

[@mikeymike3240]

Hi Matteo, very very nice indeed, plenty of bling, you will need sunglasses when you look at it lol. The extra weight must make a big difference to the handling. On a slightly different tack, do you know of any different wheels and tyres that look more like the real thing for the Citroen 2CV, I'm not fussed on the kit wheels and tyres, to small and wide. Any help would be appreciated. Great video as usual Matteo. 😀👍👍👍

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Mike! I think it will be difficult to find something accurate for the Citroen. Maybe from some static scale models. But this will be reduce the RC performance extremely. 🤔

[@chrisstewart3170]

Awesome video as usual! Have a question. Did you used thread lock on the screws or is that a no no on brass?

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Chris! No, I think the screws will hold without thread lock. I could feel some resistance at the end when tighten.

[@yendra_efendi]

Hi kk beautiful, i am very happy with your video and I have subscribed to your channel, and watch all your RC videos. .. I really have an RC car like you kk .. but in Indonesia, it's very difficult to get a car like that ... because my salary is below the RC price. i love you RC gear channel

[@Matteomeier]

Terima kasih banyak Saya bahagia! Saya berharap Anda banyak bersenang-senang!

[@jerrodcorey25]

I want all these parts. Just destroyed my stock portal axle gears on TR4 Blazer. 2nd day owning it, on flat ground. Think it was a defect.

[@Matteomeier]

Yes, there must be something wrong. Have mine over 2 years without this problem.

[@need4drift]

That looks awesome Matteo. Double thumbs up. Just ordered the blazer and looking for upgrades for it already. If you honestly thing this yeah racing trx4 brass is good quality i would probably buy them to. Any good quality light kits you can recommend me for the blazer? Thanks for any good input. :)

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks Mike! I recommend the original light kit from Traxxas, a bit expensive but everything fits together and it works perfect.

[@Ryan57Garr]

Awesome! I just wish they came in black. I don’t think I’ll like the bright gold finish under my blue TRX4 G Wagon.

[@Matteomeier]

Yes, this is understandable, maybe they can be painted... 😊

[@eldarkwing986]

Hello, thanks for your video-can you tell me what Interieur you use? I bought yesterday my trx4 and booking for Interieur and a driver-thx

[@Matteomeier]

Here you can see it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIS5lYGnmZx2f7c

[@gmcampbell001]

Great video! Did you have to upgrade the shocks for the added weight?

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! No, because the weight its on the axle, and this is under the dampers / not supportet by the dampers.

[@monkfry]

Bigger motor to get wheelie back 😆 looks beefy! Buying this kit now for my Bronco. Are there any other decent weight options you know about for the rear axle besides the diff cover? The portal cover weights look the same I suppose. I don’t want to use wheel weights. Nice upload👍

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks! On the rear axle you can also install the brass portal gear covers or this ones: www.yeahracing.com/catalog/trx4054-brass-118g-portal-cover-front-rear-2pcs-traxxas-trx4-p-4449.html www.yeahracing.com/catalog/trx4019-brass-front-rear-portal-cover-traxxas-trx4-p-4223.html

[@greene2]

Do you have to lengthen the steering link and drag link to make the wheels straight?

[@Matteomeier]

No, don't think so.

[@marcofabiopala]

Hi first of all congratulations for the very exhaustive video, wanted to know if they can be mounted on my "RC Land Rover Defender | Double E D110" scale 1: 8? I thank you in advance. Hello

[@Matteomeier]

Hi Marco, I do not think this will fit on this. This is only designed for a TRX-4 chassis. 😊

[@marcofabiopala]

@@Matteomeier grazie

[@rcpatapouf]

nice upgrades i sub ;)

[@Matteomeier]

Thanks for comment and sub! 🙏

[@rcpatapouf]

Matteo's RC Movies you'r welcome 😉 can you sub to mine please ?

[@Matteomeier]

👍

[@babblingidiot7903]

What steering servo are people buying after the oem breaks?

[@Matteomeier]

I use: Power HD Servo LW-25MG

[@idontcaresapo8233]

I want to get in the RC world. I want to get a Traxxas trx4 like yours.... The way they come stock is good? Or do I need to modify it.? Also the body looks super cool either the defender or the bronco but I would like to have a jeep body

[@Matteomeier]

The TRX-4 is very good, out of the box. If you like Jeeps maybe you sould have a look at the Axial SCX-10III: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqS7gn9qh7h8oNk www.axialracing.com/products/axi03003t1

[@danehuxley8070]

Wow, enough blue grease to repack the bearings on a LC70

[@tonyromano6220]

Get some stainless or brass screws. The steel may oxidize and screw up brass. Also brass needs recoated often.

[@OmarTheAtheistAziz]

I dont like how you will need to cut the drive shaft. Did u have to cut it because that was a custom longer driveshaft?

[@Matteomeier]

The drive shafts fits directly without cut in the TRX-4 Defender. But the TRX-4 Bronco have a shorter wheelbase, so only for use in the Bronco this shorten is necessary.

[@kingbenganio4008]

Didnt know dracula plays rc car till now.

[@Matteomeier]

Be careful he will suck your blood... 👹

[@arcterus01]

I'm wondering if the turning radius has been effected by the different knuckle and C hub.

[@Matteomeier]

No, there is not much different to the stock steering. 👍

[@arcterus01]

Good to know, thank you for the reply.

[@Oldmonstrosityshop]

Matteo, do you use softer oil in your shocks for more realistic articulation?

[@Matteomeier]

No, I have the stock oil in.

[@geefim2144]

I installed this yeah racing brass kit. I put on a new servo first and centered the steering. Now my steering is off some and I can not turn my wheels by grabbing the wheels and turning. Seems like it’s binding. The 2 links I took are on correct. Any idea?

[@Matteomeier]

NO idea, but I think there must be something wrong installed....

[@geefim2144]

Matteo's RC Movies I found it. It was the 2 steering horns one on each side of the portal. I didn’t put lock tight or tighten them. They were moving and binding when I turned. Tightened and lock tight and it’s fine now.

[@SingerRC513]

Did you use a spacer when connecting the inner portal to the steering link?

[@Matteomeier]

No, I do not have a spacer there.

[@SingerRC513]

@@Matteomeier Thanks for the response. Great videos!

[@raffymagaling2516]

did they give you the longer screws

[@Matteomeier]

Yes

[@diegonavarro708]

No sealant in housing joints?

[@Matteomeier]

A bit of grease can help for this. 👍😊

[@ka4172]

Jetzt würde mich intresieren wie fährt sich das im direkten Vergleich zu einem Serien Bronco? Die ca 1200 Gramm wollen natürlich auch überall rauf geschleppt werden,oder ziehen sich auch mal unter Felsvorsprünge.Ohne direkten Vergleich bin ich immer "erst" etwas skeptisch.

[@Matteomeier]

Im Video sieht man ja auch eine Fahrt, die ich oft auch mit dem Serien Fahrzeug gemacht habe. Das zusätzliche Gewicht auf der Vorderachse ist positiv spürbar beim Bergauffahren. Klar nützt es beim Bergabfahren nichts, aber die Vorteile überwiegen die wenigen Nachteile. Aber du hast schon recht, jeder bewertet gut/schlecht oder positiv/negativ anders. Kommt sehr auch auf den persönlichen Fahrstil und die Vorlieben drauf an.

[@ka4172]

Das stimmt wohl.Ich habe mal versucht (nach dem schwerer machen der Achsportale) ohne angebauten Lenkservo die Lenkung mit der Hand zu betätigen .Huuh da merkt man erst mal was das Servo leisten muß.Ohne ein Minimum 30Kg Servo würde ich den TRX4 so "schwer" nicht mehr im Gelände betreiben wollen.

[@lr2648]

Did you cut the tube of the drive shaft only, or as well the shaft? How much did you cut? (I ordered the same items) Thanks for reply.

[@Matteomeier]

Yes, shorten only the tube. It was about 10mm.

[@lr2648]

Thanks a lot for your kind help.@@Matteomeier

[@bigchungus-oj8zz]

Great video, thank you. However, you forgot to apply medium thread lock during reassembly.

[@yendra_efendi]

Hai kk saya sangat senang degan vidio anda dan saya sudah subscribe chanel anda, dan menonton smua vidio RC anda. .. saya sangat sekali memiliki mobil RC seperti anda kk.. tapi di Indonesia, sangat sulit mendapat mobil seperti itu.. karna gaji saya di sini di bawah harga RC itu. I love you chanel ❤❤

[@Matteomeier]

Terima kasih banyak Saya bahagia! Saya berharap Anda banyak bersenang-senang!

[@moimoi2682]

Bronco❤❤

[@Matteomeier]

🙏😊

[@BlackMetalRC85]

die Teile sind sehr schön, aber meistens auch nicht billig!!!

[@Matteomeier]

Ja, aber sind ja nicht aus Gold! 😊

[@51KTM51Hurricane]

Hello Interessantes Video Was chosted de s'ganze set wo Du jetzt montiert hesch?

[@Matteomeier]

Danke. Lueg findsch en Link ir Video beschriebig, det chasch luege.

[@raulnietodiez7067]

Hola buenas muy buen videos donde puedo comprar esas Piezas un saludo desde españa

[@Matteomeier]

Muchas gracias! They send it to Spain: www.rcmart.com/yeah-racing-brass-upgrade-parts-set-for-traxxas-trx-4-trx4-6-g6-certified-trx4-s01-00076798

[@dennis586]

what about brass on the back axles

[@Matteomeier]

Of course this can be installed also. But I prefered only the front axle, because is good to have more weight on the front to climb steep trails. And all the parts are not cheap...

[@OfficialNetDevil]

Can this be put on the TR4 Sport?

[@Matteomeier]

Yes, this is possible.

[@Oldmonstrosityshop]

Two years on, how do you rate this upgrade Matteo? Is it worth while and have you have any issues with the parts? Many thanks for sharing

[@Matteomeier]

It's still good, everything works perfect.

[@Oldmonstrosityshop]

Matteo's RC Movies Great!

[@Ian-Hall]

I've watched loads of vids like this and the only upside is climbing, everything else is a downside. Snake oil you don't need, Money that does not need to be spent.

[@Matteomeier]

That's why I only equipped one of my crawlers with these things, I agree with you...

[@jarodlalassi7145]

Where did you get your interior and person inside the truck??

[@Matteomeier]

Here you can see how I do it normally: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIS5lYGnmZx2f7c And this is the deluxe edition: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqG4i36rlN99d7M

[@jarodlalassi7145]

Matteo's RC Movies thank you!

[@cameronbrown7546]

Do you have to grease the gears back up

[@Matteomeier]

Yes, every time I open a gearbox I apply a bit of new grease.

[@thebad300]

but how does it take hi speed turns now

[@Matteomeier]

This is a crawler and not made for high speed...👍😊

[@mikealexis]

Waw...thats what am talking about...

[@desert-force]

Super video 👌 ich habe gerade meinen ersten traxxas Defender gekauft 🥰 also mein erstes RC Uto überhaupt 😅 vorher bur hubschrauber. Könntest du mir eventuell schmier und fett produkte empfehlen?

[@Matteomeier]

Danke dir! Ich benutze Fett vom Baumarkt, in der KFZ Abteilung gibt's MoS2 Schmierfette. Und als Spray nicht das normale WD40, besser ein Trockenschmierstoff auf PTFE Basis, da klebt dann kein Dreck dran.

[@Alienking01]

how much did the brass parts cost?

[@Matteomeier]

You can find the link in the video description, there you can see the price.

[@andreaskoumides9599]

What grease did you use?

[@Matteomeier]

It's a MoS2 grease from a local hardware store, usable also on real bikes and cars.

[@andreaskoumides9599]

Thank you, I recently picked up a trx6 and I just wanted to be prepared for maintenance.

[@ConsciousnessAndScience]

Do you think trx4 portals would go into a redcat gen 8

[@Matteomeier]

Oh, I don't know. But I think this could be possible...

[@Matteomeier]

But you should use the axles from the TRX-4 Sport, without lookable diffs.

[@Matteomeier]

*lockable*