RC4wd Trailfinder 2 Tech Talk, Easy mods to Maximize your stock TF2 Performance, Scale RC

[@rcdrives3882]

Your vids are always a treat. Thank you

[@j.r4985]

So glad I found this channel. The whole realism thing and the patina on your rigs is a vibe. I’ve got a TF2 Marlin crawler coming my way and typically I’d be super anal about trying to keep something like that nice, but I also don’t think keeping them “nice” is realistic if that makes sense. I saw an early 80’s Hilux in Washington state that looks pretty similar to this rig. It certainly wasn’t shiny looking like it just rolled off the sales floor. So I’ll probably go out of my comfort zone and give the Marlin body some patina, because that’s pretty much how they look in the wild anyways

[@jaketolbert289]

Dude. Love this channel. It's my chill time.

[@ryanbrockmiller1648]

I don’t know if you have tried, but those bodies are thin enough to cut with lexan scissors. I also run one of the longer leaves on top of the main leaf, it helps with axle wrap.

[@orion000]

You are one of the coolest dudes with a channel.

[@amilcarmoncada1801]

Estupendas modificaciones fáciles, que le realizo a este su RC4wd Trailfinder 2 Tech Talk, con las mismas logra maximizar el rendimiento de su stock TF2, mis respetos y saludos desde Venezuela.💯💯💯🙏🙏🤘🤘🤘👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯

[@michaelthomas3262]

i love the TF2s the best rigs for me - and your are looking amazing

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Sweet looking trailfinder!👌😎👍

[@RcDungeon]

Awesome video makes me reconsider purchasing the Marlin TF2

[@MaxeeOffroadRC]

Great work my friend, Excellent RC 👍

[@nicholasbarber4193]

It's amazing the lines you can get a TF2 to do if you put the GCM Scale Driveline in, chino mod the springs, and rearrange the spring leaves. I run some seriously hard lines with mine and don't have any problems. It's just a different style of driving. I prefer leaves, for sure. They're super predictable. THe A&M Garage parts are awesome to make it go even further, but I'm more about the scale than the all-out performance.

[@mattmckinney6350]

Would you be willing to walk me through some free mods for a lwb TF2 rtr Toyota Xtra cab

[@rc-daily]

The a&m garage shackle flips works awesome. The performance you think you see with the stock parts must just be your imagination. When you pull into a rock the axle automatically wants to push backwards. With the tf2 shackles up front it the axle HAS to move forward for it to flex at all. It's why the real Toyotas have the shackle in the rear. Hit a curb or rock the axle is able to move backwards and let the suspension actually work.

[@rc-daily]

@Steve Vento why so sour? When you start paying for my rc stuff I might consider your input. Until then, I'll keep doing things my own way. I might put capra axles on it just to make the guys like you cringe! 😂😂😂

[@jameskirk5906]

Great lookin' rig!!!

[@themildoff-roadist8661]

That seat cover is epic!

[@JSAsher]

I have been able to get flex on the tf2, with the following mods: Bowhouse rear leaf pirches Z-blocks front and rear Chino mod front and rear Wild boar driveshafts front and rear due to droop out Longer shocks required for droop and to actually limit droop front and rear. I think I used 100 mm rear and 90mm front. Also Geolande shock towers up front to adjust upwards and downwards travel. As mentioned I notched the front bumper mount.

[@JSAsher]

@@Johnny_Guitar Chino mod definitely helps and then some really thin fuel tubing in the leaf eyes to remove slop from normal steering.

[@wr2042]

I'm gonna have to start linking people to this in some of the Facebook groups. I see the same questions over and over, I've linked the SBG video "5 hacks for leaf springs" a few times.

[@DoubleClutchProductions]

👍

[@absolutelynothing9636]

Would you recommend the truck

[@RC4all]

Looks so good 👍🏼

[@rcadventuresunlimited]

that truck is awesome

[@Rcworldshop]

You can also put the rc4wd bullbar on or just cut the sides of that bumper leaving you with a bullbar style maybe. Would save a weight.

[@6ickness1]

I got a pen and paper about to listen to this

[@rcjoe406]

Just got a marlin edition luv it

[@RcDungeon]

I noticed the exact same thing with my A&M kit seems to affect the travel of the suspension

[@gnsukmaofficial]

Good job

[@scalecrawlnl]

Cool mods! Mexican cabin upholstery ✌

[@jeremyoshea7941]

How am I supposed to drive and watch and read at the same time just kidding Ha thanks for all your videos you do some cool stuff bud

[@Wannaridebikes]

I still use my og bruiser and clone. Been trying to make em better but time is short on me for the time to do things. So I’m working on it to get more real deal look on the bruiser n clone. But I need the rc4wd truck instead of pouring money into a old scale one

[@rc-daily]

I believe that's one of the major reasons why a box stock tf2 has little to no the axle basically gets locked into place when crawling. I ended up 3-4 linking mine. It's like an scx10 now. It works flawlessly.

[@rc-daily]

@Steve Vento unfortunately you're dead right about it not being a performer... I also own a pile of axials and traxxas crawlers as well as a few others. I'm actually fairly pleased with it now though. 2500kv revolver snub nose, micro x, castle bec, 3-4 linked. It works out ok now

[@rcintro1489]

Haha looks so good! My wife thought it was real, 'til she saw the chainsaw!!

[@DoubleClutchProductions]

Your projects always impress, feel like the issues your addressing are strange for this caliber and popularity of the truck seems to be lacking in basic setup?

[@RCeveryday]

Most of these issues are caused from me trying to make it sit lower at a more scale height. They work out of the box just doesn’t look as scale as it can in my opinion.

[@DoubleClutchProductions]

@@RCeveryday Always trading scale for performance, the balance, thanks for the reply.

[@crimsongaming1308]

I love the front bumper what is it I just got the 4dr lwb trailfinder

[@jeremyoshea7941]

What’s that extended body Toyota set an on the orange one and where do you get the body for it hey thanks for your videos appreciate your time!…..

[@shotgunrc9785]

Where did you scoop that mini mexi blanket for the seats!? So rad.

[@RCeveryday]

It’s cut off of an actual seat cover 😂

[@derekcouillard7038]

Hey I'd love to know, can you put metal axles on a trail finder? Love the trucks, but not fond of yota axles, I think it would be awesome, to have some steel on the chassis!

[@RCeveryday]

I haven’t seen any steel axles. Most all of Rc4wd axles are cast aluminum. If there are they would fit as long as they have 2 screw mounts like most axles have.

[@derekcouillard7038]

@@RCeveryday Ya, aluminum works, as long as I don't gotta stick with the plastic yota axles.

[@gmummy]

Great content! Question on Yoda 2 axles, having issues with adding rc4wd cvd in front that were in my Yoda 1 axles - but don't seem to work as they just bind up, seem a little too long. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[@RCeveryday]

I havent tried the yota 1 shafts in the yota 2 axles. Back in a video on my blazer I had countless comments saying it would work and the cvd's were the same from 1 to 2. The only real difference in the 2 axles (other than looks) that I have noticed is the 2's have more caster in the knuckle. Not sure if that could cause them to bind.

[@gmummy]

@@RCeveryday Thanks for the input, maybe the caster is the issue. May try to grind the tang down a hair..

[@gmummy]

@@RCeveryday Look like the two cvds have different part numbers on rc4wd. I'll just need to buy the right ones 👍

[@rc_tale.s]

Where did you get the seat cover? The truck looks awesome!

[@RCeveryday]

I made it out of a real seat cover. Lol

[@rc_tale.s]

@@RCeveryday it looks awesome, I thought it would be the route to go, I’m working on my TF2 (purchased 3 years ago) I’m trying the patina look as well but did not know of the rust color existence. Have you tried to tint your widows with actual film and leave bubbles on purpose like it would happen to a regular car due to heat? I did and looks good.

[@JonathanHagerman]

What wheels are you using? They look fantastic

[@RCeveryday]

Those were Rc4wd 1.55 landies. They actually have a 1.55 yota steel wheel with the proper lug battery for a hilux now.

[@JonathanHagerman]

@@RCeveryday thanks! Is that where the hubcaps are from as well?

[@RCeveryday]

Yes sir, they have lots of different hub styles too.@@JonathanHagerman

[@YOOPDLRC]

Great 👍😍👍 !!!!!!!

[@VanillaRC]

Just got a tf2 from marketplace and it has the +4 A&M shackle reversal, granted I never tested w stock but yeah it’s not great

[@sammygonzalez7627]

Do you have a video in how you weather this truck ?

[@RCeveryday]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIWugWChZtZljpY

[@alexrex20]

what size are those tires? 3.85?

[@colinyamamoto4841]

nice rig you got there, btw is that exhaust tip custom? if so what did you use to make it?

[@RCeveryday]

I like to use 3/16ths steel brake line. The kind I get has a green coating and it sands off pretty easy. This one I used a bic lighter for a muffler too.

[@colinyamamoto4841]

@@RCeveryday thank you🙏

[@philvictor5537]

I forgot you had these rocks outside

[@ironforgerc4799]

Great info! What interior is in that truck?

[@RCeveryday]

store.rc4wd.com/RC4WD-Mojave-II-Two-Door-Complete-Interior-wMetal-Details_p_7079.html

[@ironforgerc4799]

@@RCeveryday Appreciate it, it looks like you have those bead seat covers that were popular back in the 80'sand 90's where did you find that? Or is it a blanket of some kind?

[@RCeveryday]

@@ironforgerc4799 oh the seat cover is made from an actual seat cover, has the southwest pattern on it, lol

[@ironforgerc4799]

@@RCeveryday man that looks great! Well done!

[@alkuhn5219]

Cool, do you still have the springs in the shocks ? looks way stiff. Took mine out and is much better.

[@RCeveryday]

I think I do still have the springs in there. Haven’t driven this truck in a while lol.

[@brendanb.8007]

Hey bro, I just got my first RC4WD trail finder 2. RTR. I have been trying to get my remote trims all set. But I have noticed no matter what I do it has the ability to drive faster in reverse. Is that a normal thing? I know it was 3 modes I can select by setting the pin in the ESC. Even in race mode it wants to go in reverse. Can I make it go faster in forward? Please and thank you in advance.

[@RCeveryday]

Sounds like the motor wires are backwards. Switch them and reverse the throttle on the radio. Should fix it.

[@capmidnite]

RC4wd seems to have gotten most of the details right except for the headlights. They DO NOT look like those from the 1982 Hilux. The real one has a more deep-set look, with a slight curvature to the square lens.

[@ggwbrc]

1st Watching with a cup coffee ☕

[@PupiDupi]

Tea and Jameson here :)

[@jonlaird5082]

Gatorade and vodka here,lol

[@taurusrc5971]

What size of battery do you run with the interior installed?

[@RCeveryday]

I run a helios RC 3000mah 3 cell, fits perfect

[@beejay5837]

what rims are you rocking on this bad boy?

[@RCeveryday]

They are Rc4wd 1.55 landies in bare metal.

[@beejay5837]

Thanks mate

[@POLOSEDAN2006]

My friend… what a beautiful TF2 My inspiration What is the size and model of the tire?? Hello from Brazil

[@RCeveryday]

These are 1.55" pitbull growler tires.

[@POLOSEDAN2006]

@@RCeveryday Thanks

[@dnewcomb95]

Is that a bic lighter?

[@RCeveryday]

Yeah, the muffler is just a bic, lol

[@1Almightydeez]

Does your tailgate open ? If so how did you do this mod

[@RCeveryday]

None of mine open.

[@1Almightydeez]

@@RCeveryday cool thanks for replying I saw the latches on the sides of yours and thought they were operational 😅 I have a mojave 2 body and was trying to find the easiest way to make an opening component for class 0 sorcca lite

[@bendurber4472]

I got a extra job idea for you. you could make modded rc and sell them to people like me and people that don’t know how to mod a rc csr

[@bradyward4498]

What wheel size?

[@RCeveryday]

1.55

[@bradyward4498]

@@RCeveryday wow I really wasn't expecting reply being vid was a year ago. Anyway thanks I really love the way you got your truck set up keep up the good work!

[@RCeveryday]

I always try to answer comments. Sold that truck unfortunately.

[@mefford2692]

For the price of these, you sbould have to do any of this. Just because its RC4WD...

[@murrhardterrccrawler-mp3gz]

Nice ❤👍🏻🫶🏻

[@gnsukmaofficial]

Hallo