Real Honest Reviews - The RC4WD Trail Finder 2

2017-02-28 - I am still running this truck and competing with it every month. A few parts are pretty beat and sloppy, but it still works great and still performs great. I made a custom body for it as seen in my other videos and it still turns heads and wins comps. LOL.
Real Honest Review of the RC4wd Trail Finder 2. I have put this truck through some serious paces and have been pleasantly surprised by it. I really like the scale realism of this rig and I like the 2spd trans. Not as capable as an SCX10, but I like the extra challenge and it's a lot of fun.
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[@tomlucasrccrawlers9108]

Hey Buddy. That's a pretty fair review. There's always a little slop between the tires and the spurgear. There's 6 to 8 gears between the motor gear and the ring & pinion. But then again you got it used. I bought mine 2 years ago. I swapped to Punisher Shafts immediately. But running brushless(Novak goat system), I'm surprised the ring & pinion lasted as long as it did. I replaced the rear with the curved gears that came out last year and I drive mine pretty hard. And I agree with you on the leaf-springs. That's the whole reason for driving this truck is the leafs. I run Rc4wd reds in the back with a stock leaf , with a short leaf in the front. With a lexan body and a better skid plate for the transfer-case I think it would just about run with an scx10.

[@b94cast]

That slop is engineered in - it allows the easy engagement between high and low I the transmission - I had same thoughts when I first got mine.

[@Lifeofanrcaddict]

Good to know. I have a 2spd in my Class 3 bronco too and it's the same way.

[@gravydogg1]

Got my kit yesterday and assembled the chassis, rims/tires all last night!! Think now im gonna pull the diffs back out and marine grease the gears and check tolerences...great honest review bro

[@mikesbashingrc4492]

Great video. Useful information on there. I was considering getting one. I'm still on the fence. Great review, very clear and honest and detailed. Thanks so much

[@pmm4177]

I've built 2 scx10 kits and I have been thinking of getting either a trailfinder 2 or maybe a gelända. good video!

[@lancelarymore1667]

There 5 easy really easy mods for leafs . Take the spings out of the shocks , take the helper leaf out , just those 2 will be totaly different ride

[@GoldCars666]

Had same problem with my Gelande 2 D90, only it was in the rear axle. Had to get new gears and shims in there... Don't worry about the movement on the spur, my TF2 is the same way. But I don't mind it. Maybe you should try a Tamiya front cab.

[@GeneralGrantRC]

great review, one of the best i've seen. thanks for sharing

[@Lifeofanrcaddict]

Thanks man. I really appreciate that.

[@rickkentner1713]

Only disappointment is I did not read add very well. Does not come with batteries and charger. Had the truck 'bout a month now and still waiting for them. Bats, charger, winch all on backorder. Still faithfully watching and learning. Great service you do for us newbies. Keep it up!

[@Lifeofanrcaddict]

Rick Kentner we sell those items through our site. super fast shipping. rcaddictparts.com you can message me through Facebook.

[@maneatingtree9147]

where can i get one of these

[@syahmihobby8963]

I just bought it 3 days ago.. the suspension is too hard.. how to make it soft 😅

[@19safe53]

the slip in the drive line at least in a real truck, is the pinion is to far away from the ring gear. is it adjustable in a scale diff?

[@madpower9640]

how you did fender wells? cause ive been seeing some from tamiya hilux but they are ridiculouse big, but many people use them, not me :) another question how you solved the pinion axle problem how you shimming? thanks a lot

[@fr8cture]

The driveshafts on my TF2 we're the same. Weird. Not sure why it was like that.

[@bigredball8235]

and also where do you get your plasti dip

[@RCevolution100]

Nice vid Im looking at the trail stomper from rc4wd and I have herd complaints about the shocks being very stiff what weight oil do you run on it?

[@Lifeofanrcaddict]

I have no idea ahhaha. I got it used and assembled and I didn't change it.

[@drvn1]

The company that makes this truck does have upgrades available including a nice 4 link set up..

[@DeathtrapCult]

whats better in stock form for an entry level scaler? the vaterra ascender or this??

[@coasmechteranic]

I think that's an "apples to oranges" comparison. The ascender will perform better out if the box, but the TF2 has got (maybe) better scale realism. And leaf springs are cool, too. I built, and treat, my ascender like a scale rig, but it still needs inner fenders, interior, ETC, to get it to the same level of "realism" the TF2 has. -my opinion

[@STEVOD313]

Nice review I just subbed u got some good stuff! 👍👍👊👊📹📹

[@rcsnapon2132]

Awesome video love the tf2

[@rickkentner1713]

Great info. I am waiting for mine to arrive via express post. It will be my very first rc. Hoping it will be a good starter. I paid the $475! Oh well, I'm still excited to get started in the hobby. Keep up the great videos and I'm gonna sub.

[@standish92k]

what do you think?

[@coasmechteranic]

This is the platform from which most scratch builds are made, correct?

[@rickkentner1713]

That's too cool! Had no idea. THX man. PS don't do face thing very well but did look at that link. Want one of everything pls. Still learning! More money than patience. Could buy another house or just relax and play.

[@posjoey]

Cool review dude! oh and by the way you get a new sub for that wicked beard. lol

[@Lifeofanrcaddict]

Haha thanks my man!

[@josepenate7367]

thank you for the vid.i am waiting on my toyota hilux tamiya.

[@drvn1]

Would you be open to doing a review and capabilty comparison between the stock leaf spring rear suspension and the available 4 link rear suspension upgrade for this truck? Thank you..

[@Lifeofanrcaddict]

I know they make them. Never really considered doing the 4 link since I enjoy the leafs, but perhaps. I do know someone who's running the 4 link on one. My scx10 still out performs the 4 linked tf2.

[@Lifeofanrcaddict]

I know they make them. Never really considered doing the 4 link since I enjoy the leafs, but perhaps. I do know someone who's running the 4 link on one. My scx10 still out performs the 4 linked tf2.

[@drvn1]

Best comparison is always with the same driver.. maybe you are out performing him!? Anyway, I'm looking to get back into RC, I'm just not sure what I want to build at the moment. I do like this truck though.. As far as how long it has been since I have been in RC I was a teenager and had bought a new RS4 Pro 2 Chassis LOL. Still have it and it actually still looks new.. I want to build something with a purpose this time around though and meet new people..

[@Lifeofanrcaddict]

drvn1 then personally I'd go with an scx10 kit. It's a little less frustrating to drive then this is. Haha. And I love the comps and trail runs or local club has. So much fun hanging out with others.

[@drvn1]

***** Do you have a review of the SCX10 kit? What is the price difference?

[@sirchirpalot]

Nice vid, I have the trail stomper from RC4WD and all in all its not best trail truck out there but it sure is fun and u have to work a little harder and smarter to get around some things. I might get a 2nd RC from them, The SCT looks cool

[@Lifeofanrcaddict]

Yeah compared to the Axial scx10 it's terrible as a trail truck, but it's still really realistic and fun just the same.

[@86nepsites]

Hi, thanks for this video.. I have the gelande 2. and I am planning to get also this tf2. do. If i drive it like a real 1:1 taking care of it, Do you think the axle and transmission gears teeth will still strip or break someday? I am afraid of mine because ill be moving to a very remote area in Philippines where I can not find spare parts.. do i need to buy spare while I can still get one? thank very much. I subbed...

[@Lifeofanrcaddict]

My gear were not shimmed right. Since I have replaced the ones that weren't shimmed right I have had no issues. I've worked it pretty hard and no issues. Wouldn't hurt to have a spare set, just in case. ;-)

[@86nepsites]

***** thanks for the quick response :).. will check more on your vids...

[@devonbice3945]

for diffrent bodys get new bright cars/trucks and boom new bodys or check out some of the rc groups on facebook i got my honda body for my 1/10 exceed rally monster from a group so hope you find what your looking for man and awsome vid

[@madpower9640]

is my choice for my first RC...i find it very close to reality, at least mechanicly

[@Jimreynoso]

Which is better, the single speed or 2 speed transmission?

[@Nordlicht05]

Did you choose one? I like a two speed because it is more versatile. I can have low speed torqy driving without. I mean the motor can build a little rpm without taking of. And the second for everything other

[@Jimreynoso]

@@Nordlicht05 Thanks, I went with the two speed.

[@fr8cture]

Lol im commenting as I watch the video so sorry for so many comments but to get more steering angle get the RC4WD XVD's for the yota axle.

[@Lifeofanrcaddict]

I wondered about those. Do you have to change knuckles or anything? On the drift cars and the axials, you have to change knuckles and cvds to get better steering.

[@fr8cture]

***** Nope you only need the XVD's

[@Lifeofanrcaddict]

fr8cture Awesome. I'll look into ordering some. ;-)

[@multikDoK]

привіт.краща відео розповідь.Що є краще-AXIAL honcho, чи - TF2? дякую за відповідь.

[@fr8cture]

Also the body only comes in 3 colors. Yellow, white, and primer gray.

[@Lifeofanrcaddict]

My friend JR got one this summer and the body was Red. His didn't come 2spd, it was only single and it was a RTR version. And I saw on the site were some of the other similar trucks come in blue so that's what led me to say that.

[@fr8cture]

***** Your thinking of the trail stomper RTR. Those are lexan bodys.

[@Lifeofanrcaddict]

fr8cture Got ya. But JR's was most deff a red hard body. You can see it in the KRC comp1 footage and then he later bobbed it and painted it white.

[@GoldCars666]

You can maybe fit on a Tamiya F350 body. It is a hard body. Maybe even a Tamiya Toyota Tundra body will fit.

[@Lifeofanrcaddict]

Tamiya bodies are small. They are more like 1/12 scale then 1/10. I have one and I'm just not pleased with the size. It would be nice if more companies would make more hard bodies. I think they'd sell.

[@GoldCars666]

***** Yea, theres a lot of hard bodies I would love to have!

[@mikeshobbiesandrandomstuff]

future reference for parts lumidave35 on ebay he takes apart brand new kits and sells the parts he just got some rtr tf2's in stock

[@reddsshaker3477]

I’ve owned my main TF2 for about 4 years, performed a bunch of common mods....helical diff gears, steel driveshafts, chino’d leafs, and flanged ball bearing c-hub mod....I’ve trailed and crawled it regularly, and maintain it as needed. It has been a KILLER trail rig. It’ll do literally everything my SCX10s could do (sold all of my Axial stuff), and looks better doing it. Only thing my Axial buddies can do that I can’t....launch their rigs off of waterfalls. Lol. But then again, why? Would you do that in your 1:1?? I’m guessing NOT.

[@algonquincrawlers7283]

Dude I had the same problem with the front diff and I think they are just a bad design you should not need to shim from the start I broke mine 10 minutes into the first run after replacing the driveshafts that we're junk as well

[@Lifeofanrcaddict]

my stock drive shafts held up pretty well. The diff has been fine since I put the new gears in and shimmed it correctly. It was not properly shimmed before. many vehicles I have owned over the year required shimming. I used to run Losi comp crawlers and they required proper shimming as well. I've been running mine in comps and trail runs with no issues. I did upgrade to the metal driveshafts because I did finally pop a plastic one.

[@madpower9640]

what you mean by shimming? please tx...never minde just got it...using half of the theets surelly will wear fast cause is doing all the strenght in only half tx anyway

[@ihategoogleplus3790]

i guess you dont want one of the jeep bodys or the many land rover bodys what about Mitsubishi Pajero or dodge ram or shit man there are loads of hard bodys out there not cheap but you can find them the only one i want but cant find suzuki sj you can find the cheap soft clear body

[@rickkentner1713]

Hey! THX for response! No friggin idea you had this! Great prices compared! Not a big face person, but I'll figure it out after I ask my wife. No, seriously, I'll ask my wife! You know what I mean. We all know how you learned! Haaaaa. Anyway,(wiping tears of laughter away) do you (still laughing to myself) have a show 'bout wiring a winch to your tf2? As in rtr 2f2

[@jado6006]

You always think that slop will matter more than it actually does.

[@madpower9640]

1.75 wheels?

[@PrimE-E88]

1.55

[@jasperoconnell9474]

Buy it

[@bigredball8235]

save some and look inside the did's

[@KevinMillard68]

cool vid

[@webleedrc9673]

Not the previous owners shim issue, these are factory farts...the drive lines on these trucks are junk, unfortunately. Ask any owner, just in stock form, from axles to driveshafts, they twist, grind , snap and zing apart quite quickly. Rc4wd should have test driven their product for at least one battery pack before releasing it. Goes to show, box art sells...

[@reddsshaker3477]

I upgraded my diff gears to the helicals, and driveshafts to steel. Been running it hard for about 4 years now. It’s my main trail rig, and I disassemble and grease everything at least once a year. I’ve gone through some leafs over the years, and I’ve performed a flanged ball bearing mod on my aluminum Yota axle c-hubs. Slop is GONE. Yes, a plastic SCX10 will take more of a beating, but they’re toy-like. I’ve had my share and I grew bored with them quickly. I’ll take the scale realism of the RC4WD rigs over a plastic rig anyday. I drive my rigs just as I would a 1:1, and my 6 RC4WD rigs hold up extremely well. Then again, I don’t “drive them off of a waterfall”. ??!! ...would you do that in your 1:1??

[@DargoDog]

VERY disappointed with this truck. The scale looks are awesome, and it looks really good running, until something breaks or needs tweaked. For a $400 kit, there is way too much tweaking that needs to be done, all preassembled parts have to be taken apart to either flip the shims, or to put grease in where it should already be. Most exterior items will be broken off in the first couple of packs, even with be very careful. The body was a nightmare to put together, none of the parts are made quite right, and a lot hand-fitting was required to get them together and to looks right. When running, something is always going out of alignment, requiring a tweak here, or there. A lot of these quarks would be tolerable if this kit was half the price, but for $400, it is good-looking frustration.

[@DadandDaughterAccount]

tamEYEah lol

[@evolutionerytechnologies2751]

AXEL FUCKING AXEL

[@rickkentner1713]

So birch, did not know that. Don't do that face thing well.