Traxxas TRX-4 Chassis Kit - Build Review - "Juiced Up" - Episode 2

Here's my build review of the Traxxas TRX-4 Unassembled Chassis Kit - 1/10th scale 4wd scale truck. I go over the manual, tools needed, additional items needed, upgrades I chose and my future plans for this scale truck.
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MIP Metric Hex Set: bit.ly/2QHyA2Y
MIP NutDriver Set: bit.ly/3ahqDJT
Tekno Shock Shaft Pliers: bit.ly/2xffSsJ
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Stainless Hardware Set: bit.ly/39ABJZm
BEC: bit.ly/2WSHcYv
Front Axle Upgrades:
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Inner Portal: bit.ly/2UfSGEy
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12mm Hex: bit.ly/2YvoKDJ
Chromoly Axle: amzn.to/2WqXl3Z
Rear Axle Upgrades:
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Inner Portal: amzn.to/2U2fB7f
Outer Portal: amzn.to/2Ow7jyd
Chromoly Axle: bit.ly/2UZEAEr
Motor Mount:
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Traxxas 400 Servo:
Sport Camper Body:
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Front Light Bar: amzn.to/2WsoNhQ
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[@ZAKRC]

I know your not a Traxxas guy, and neither am I. You will be blatantly surprised by the quality and performance this little truck brings to the table! I think this is the best truck Traxxas makes. When you think Traxxas, this car doesn’t come to mind. They definitely took the time to make a truck that set the bar and kills the competition. Can’t wait to see what you have planned for it!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yeah, I can see it while building it. Best example Traxxas has in my opinion. I'm quickly becoming a Traxxas guy - especially if this trend continues

[@tedmenneke5425]

Lots of great info. I'm building mine with an upgraded brushless motor and ESC. Surprised you didn't do the same! What do you think about this upgrade?

[@earlhamil731]

I have one of these chassis’s. $400 kit. With a built in interference between the front pan and rod and the horn for the steering servo. Limits articulation in the front

[@TheRCNetwork]

I like mine....probably my fav crawler next to my VS410 Pro

[@earlhamil731]

@@TheRCNetwork How far up does your left front wheel go before it stops?

[@bensp1193]

Very great review. Love it to watch it. Great advice like upgrade it to stainless screws making so sense to do it at first build up. Can’t wait buying TRX4 Crawler kit to my son. Will be awesome to do.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Good deal! The TRX4 is a great build

[@patrickt3632]

Great video! Gives me a very good perspective of the kit. I have one question. I am planning to mount a Landrover Defender body to this kit. Do I need to adjust the chassis length during assembly? Thanks !!! 👍

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yes, the defender body uses a 12.8” WB, so you’ll need to lengthen the chassis - Traxxas does have a kit for that.

[@patrickt3632]

@@TheRCNetwork appreciate the info. Great channel!

[@nirpeer1202]

Would you be able to copy a link for that defender's WB extension kit please? Thank you so much!

[@tomandrews5392]

Great video I was a little surprised you didn't add brass components to front for better crawling..

[@TheRCNetwork]

I think the whole "brass" thing is a marketing ploy! lol

[@stpbasss3773]

@@TheRCNetwork I agree with you lol, everyone thinks you just put as much brass as possible and it will make it crawl better 😂. My gen8 weighs twice as much as my scx10ii and it can't climb half the stuff the scx10ii does because it's too heavy.

[@michaelgravlund9194]

Pancouver venguins I have just watched a video from Team Gspeed ... competition crawler.... weights only 5 lbs....😉

[@moafaq5703]

can it go slow so I can mount a pole & 360 camera on it?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yeah, definitely

[@cl-audio322]

Hey Rich, you doing ok? Feel like I'm seeing a drop in content frequency. Love your channel. Super clean, informative, good stuff!!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Claudio Moody hey Claudio - I’m doing well - I started a new career back in March and ironically it’s doing something similar to TheRCNetwork, just in a different industry. I did RCN all on the side of a full time job. Now, it’s like being a mechanic and not wanting to fix your own car....I work with creating YT videos, editing them and promoting on social now. I do have some content coming, just need to find the motivation to get it going. PS - thanks for checking in on me! 😃👍

[@cl-audio322]

@@TheRCNetwork Ha, Understood! Gotta pay them bills. Well I appreciate your contribution to the RC community. Top notch content.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Gary McLoughlin hey, yeah, doing really well - found a job/career doing something very similar and really enjoy it. I do get a chance to enjoy RC, but of course not as much as I used to. Thanks for the kind words!

[@AgentChachi]

I just completed a chassis kit build as well, and am going to run the Sport Camper body too. I just don’t think you can sit the body that low, so it sits in the sliders, with the headlight kit in. The light buckets will hit the wheel wells, forcing you to raise it a bit. I may shim my sliders up to meet the body better. Let me know your solution.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yeah, I noticed that might be a problem. I can make it work! lol. I'll address that in the next video. Stay tuned!

[@JohnSmith-dj5gf]

Wow, I just installed 4340 Chromoly axles on my real Land Cruiser FJ40. Had no idea they make them for my RC version too! 😂

[@TheRCNetwork]

Nice! a ton of stuff trickles down to RC

[@rileykairc]

I wish traxxas would just do a trx4 chassis kit no electrics or shocks or wheels ,I would buy one then I could put in what I want but I can't see them ever doing it

[@TheRCNetwork]

They do have the sport Kit....but still has the body/wheels/tires, but it's a great value for what it is....you can always sell off the unused items

[@humblerc841]

lol, i'm not sure i'm happy about how much this interests me. i might have to give it a shot.

[@TheRCNetwork]

You have to get a TRX4 kit. You'd be amazed at how well it's designed and goes together

[@humblerc841]

@@TheRCNetwork i was thinking about the sport, but the kit looks like it's fun to put together.

[@TheRCNetwork]

It really was a great build. Label the wires and you're good!

[@DavidFernandez-sc5ws]

If I want to use the regular sport body. What body mounts do I need?

[@Sixx2099]

Jo Rich do you watch the KZbin video series Hot One's?

[@TheRCNetwork]

no, I haven't....

[@kyrangerdog1322]

Great Vid Rich, as always you are my go to guy for many ideas on builds. Was wondering your thoughts on putting a Pro-Line 46 Dodge Wagon on this chassis? Not sure how wheel wells would work out but this chassis is hands over fists tougher than the Axial Raw build I would think. Thanks

[@cesarflores7867]

I used some beadlock wheels, how much more does venting help? And how do I do it? If i go through water, should I take it apart and dry everything out thoroughly?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Venting allows the foams to work better.....but yes, if you're in water, you'll need to allow the foams to dry out

[@tomandrews5392]

Rich I love my TRX 4 rc....great video...

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Tom! I can't wait to drive mine

[@Atlas.X9X]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Glad to share - thanks for stopping by!

[@abc-yl7jf]

Is servo and moter waterproof? and what is not waterproof?

[@TheRCNetwork]

The Traxxas vehicles are all waterproof - motor, ESC and the receiver box are all waterproof......is it a submarine? NO. When ever your RC get's wet, it usually is not the electronics that take a beating, it's the hardware rusting, bearings seizing and hard metals like differentials rusting that creates havoc

[@lifestylebyav5683]

Neat build...just wondering u did not face issues with Bag A input bearing ! Seen few youtube build vdo mentioning about that part not machined and Traxxas sending free replacement only if you reported to their customer care.

[@TheRCNetwork]

No issues with my kit

[@AlbertoNoys]

I'm considering this as my first build because I think I'd really enjoy the process but I'm a bit hesitant because I would hate it if I screw something up, specially when the RTR is just a couple of bucks more. What do you think?

[@TheRCNetwork]

I'd say, go for it. It's a really easy build, and the manual is top notch

[@RoyFabian]

I heard the factory shock oil is 30w. But i could be wrong

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yeah, it feels like 30wt

[@wisnumaulana5825]

this is kit assembly trx4 sport or no?

[@TheRCNetwork]

This is the Chassis kit, not the sport kit

[@rickhunter1984]

Was the gearing that was a problem when the kit first came out fixed in the kit you built?.

[@TheRCNetwork]

I didn’t have any issues with the hearing with my kit

[@covile41]

Rich you ok haven't heard from you in a while buddy

[@TheRCNetwork]

Doing well - started a new career doing something similar in a different industry. I still love RC, just not enough time to film/edit these days

[@Gabrocol]

@@TheRCNetwork u think u wil continue to post in the future?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Gabriel I have a video planned for this coming week - and one toward the end of the week too. It’s just gonna have to be when I have time now.

[@motododo4626]

Did you have the trans gear issue where the bearing wouldnt fit or have they since fixed the issue.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Not at all - mine went together perfect

[@motododo4626]

@@TheRCNetwork thanks I want to order this with the proline c10 "k10" body 1970s to match the scx24 I got. This trx4 is gonna be sweet.

[@kevinklein1806]

curious why didn't go brass on the knuckles?

[@TheRCNetwork]

I'm not fond of weighing things down on purpose. I get the additional weight up front thing...but I think people have went overboard with the brass thing on the TRX-4

[@trporter]

@The RCNetwork I watched all the videos, great looking truck! I thought you had to use the narrow fender wells with the Sport/Sport Camper body. It looks like it fits fine with the wide fenders, though.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Tim! Yeah, I found that out...the wides too fit, but hit the inner fenders of the body a tad (mostly the rears). I switched to the narrows though after this video

[@operation11charlieinc]

Awesome brother

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Charlie!

[@operation11charlieinc]

@@TheRCNetwork 🤙🤙

[@acervans5617]

Rich can we use DEFENDER body she'll to that kit?

[@TheRCNetwork]

I believe the Chassis kit is based on a 12.3" WB and comes with the wide inner fenders for Bronco and such

[@TheRCNetwork]

The defender is a 12.8" WB

[@tonys4250]

Traxxas makes a Conversion Kit TRA8057 to extend the wheelbase so the defender body will fit.

[@gmummy]

Awesome as always! Does Traxxas make their own BEC?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks buddy! Yep, and it was pretty darn easy to install. No cutting and splicing or pulling plugs, etc like others on the market

[@rileykairc]

the chassi kit is almost the same price as the ready to run cant see the point of the kit when its only 50 pounds cheaper

[@TheRCNetwork]

I like to build my kits though - and didn't care for an RTR body.

[@rileykairc]

@@TheRCNetwork i am with you on that fact to building a kit is the best way to learn your vechicle and to know how to fix it to i cant see why the kit is just so expensive though

[@humblerc841]

@@rileykairc most likely because all the electronics are included, including tx/rx.

[@rileykairc]

@@humblerc841 i would rather choose and put my own electrics in rather than have theirs i know i wouldnt use theirs at all and there is better electrics out there that are cheaper and work better to it just seems to me that traxxas is just greedy

[@TheRCNetwork]

Look into the Sport Kit - No electronics and no locking diffs/2 speed. Super simple and much cheaper

[@andyrichey1192]

Appreciate you sharing I always enjoy your videos!! I got the 79 bronco to of them that is I like them so much but I turn the One bronco body into 1/8 scale monster truck but I got a project in the paint shop Will be seen soon

[@TheRCNetwork]

Nice Andy! Always good to see you in the comments!

[@dangavin]

Hey RC Network

[@TheRCNetwork]

Dan Gavin RC hey Dan - just subscribed! Keep those videos coming on the TRX4!

[@dangavin]

The RCNetwork will do 😁 hopefully a new jeep body some time as I trashed my old one. Don’t worry it’s not a proline 😂😂

[@ggpb6169]

Hey! I was looking to get into buggy racing, I was wondering if you could do another 1/10 scale electric budget build because it seems like the atomic v2mr is not available anymore, and I am not sure what to buy.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Honestly, I'd look into getting a used Associated B6 or TLR 22 4.0 - You can probably find them for $100 for a slider and add in electronics/wheels/tires

[@ggpb6169]

I was also looking into the rb6.6 and upgrading the electronics would that be a good starter?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yes, yes, yes! Great alternative as well. It drives great right out of the box

[@ggpb6169]

Thank I appreciate it! Continue to make videos because they are awesome.

[@307_Scoot]

Sigh my camper body has been on back order for weeks now......

[@TheRCNetwork]

Dang....I've had mine for a good couple of months now.

[@307_Scoot]

The RCNetwork ordered mine March 3rd 2019 LHS said they finally got it will be in tomorrow May 9th 2019.... long back order. What is the progression of yours?

[@masonkeller3584]

the instructions look and have the exact same features as Lego instructions

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yep, they did a great job on the instructions

[@RonBernardino]

just send'er!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks for watching!

[@stepnyvlk9695]

No lift kit im disapointed😂

[@TheRCNetwork]

I kinda like my trucks to stay rubber side down

[@JK-qv8sv]

123rd!

[@TheRCNetwork]

Glad to have you stop by .....even #123

[@suesue6425]

Hey rc network

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks for tuning in for the premiere!