Traxxas TRX4 Ford F150 Ranger High Trail RC Truck: Full Review & Run

Well where do I start?! Stoked to test out the new ‪@Traxxas‬ TRX-4 High Trail Edition 1979 ‪@ford‬ F150 Ranger RTR. The High Trail edition features 2.2" tires, a 1" lift, and a longer wheelbase - making it a BEAST of a trail truck! It also includes all the TRX-4 features we know and love - like portal axles, locking/unlocking front and rear diffs, two-speed transmission - making this such a fun rig to go trailing with. It gets over everything!! In this video, I unbox it, talk about all the features, install early upgrades like a ‪@MyTrickRC‬ light kit and a ‪@HitecMultiplexUSA‬ DB961WP steering servo, then trail test it!
IN THIS VIDEO
Traxxas TRX-4 High Trail Ford F150 - traxxas.com/products/landing/...
MyTrickRC LIGHTING mytrickrc.com/pages/custom-li...
- Controller: UF-7R
- Lights: Dual 3mm red; dual 3mm yellow; dual 3mm white; dual 5mm red; TRX4 Bronco rock light set; 19 mm rectangular headlights; yellow attack 27mm strip lights
SERVO UPGRADE - Hitec DB961WP steering servo
From Amain: bit.ly/3Ebz7mz
More info from Hitec: bit.ly/41lWpAi
My FIX RC Shop - rcgirl.myshopify.com/
Tow Hitch - rcgirl.myshopify.com/products...
FIX RC 6 ton jack - rcgirl.myshopify.com/products...
HEX WRENCH SET - PowerHobby www.powerhobby.com/pht007.html
CHAPTERS:
Intro (0:00​​)
Unboxing (1:11​​)
Body/Exterior (5:51)
Chassis (11:26)
Electronics (13:00)
Servo Swap (13:54)
Light Kit install (15:36)
Transmitter overview (18:44)
Trail Run (19:35)
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[@RCGirl]

For those who asked - The Chevy K10 High Trail and F-150 High Trail bodies are cross-compatible. The clear F-150 body is part #9230. They should be available in May. Lastly, they recommend not swapping connectors as it voids the warranty. 🙃

[@AlexMendoza-ox5ox]

Do know if bumpers are the same? Or would you need new bumpers?

[@joedipietro2559]

I pre-ordered mine in June 2023 ( I'm in Australia) and still haven't received it. They haven't arrived in Australia yet. ( May 2024 ) As for warranty , it only lasts 30 days so after that you got no return or warranty or cover. Here in Australia, I've found an adaptor for the battery to ESC. It plugs in and has Traxxas ID to Dean's. So it will go in without voiding the warranty, then I can put a Dean plug battery. But my truck hasn't arrived yet. As for not being able to run aftermarket parts such as shifting servo and steering servo and diff locker servo, a real easy way around that is to buy an aftermarket servo of better quality and snip off the terminal then swage the wiring by stripping the insulation off the wiring to servo and terminals and using Traxxas plug on aftermarket servo. Simple. I would probably use the Traxxas CRAP until it breaks down and stops working. I just wonder though if the delay in this truck arriving is some kind of omen to me so I don't waste money on Traxxas junk ? Maybe I've got a guardian angel looking over me ? And this is to give me time to get a refund on my truck to save money for myself. Here in Australia this truck sells at $1150.00 Australian dollars. And I'm on a pension. A disability pension of only $1100.00 per fortnight/ 2 weeks..

[@marcmichaelsen2037]

I'm not a new Ford guy,..but love old school!! I have to let you know, your vid is the best I've seen on this ford!! Wonderful job! Im in San Diego,.& weekend is more muddin, than trailing!! You make this ford awesome!!! Have a great weekend sweetheart!!

[@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001]

Same, the older one's like that I like

[@dutchloveRC]

as a Chevy Boy... That Ford is SWEET!

[@juliogilcartagena9085]

There's a very cool Chevy K10 pick-up version too. I think you're gonna love it.

[@dutchloveRC]

@@juliogilcartagena9085 I see that! it is!

[@wheelie642]

This video is great for so many reasons. One particular thing I LOVE is you don’t put music on which only distracts from listening to the truck!

[@thekeytoairpower]

8:24 The scale latch is called a pintle hook. It is used with a trailer with a donut shaped ring as its connector. The big advantage is that it gives much much much more articulation than a traditional hitch. In fact, a hard mounted pintle hook typically can rotate completely, which means you can roll your trailer without rolling your truck. This attachment is used by most military vehicles but is also used on the back of semi trailers to attach a dolly for a second or third (or in Australia fifth) trailer. Great video keep up the good work. Always enjoys your less frenetic take.

[@NEO-RC]

Just bought one of these yesterday! It’s top heavy and rolls over pretty easily but love the lockers and super fun truck!

[@Hondeer]

This is what I was wondering. We have two of the minis, High trail and Standard. Wife's doesn't roll over nearly as much.

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

I think that had to be one of the most well done unboxing/review/ drive impression I think I have ever seen! Great job! This truck has got me drooling! I absolutely ❤it!👊🏼😎🍻

[@busman2050]

I agree

[@stevenw1005]

Just wanted to say that the unboxing you did of this truck is the best one I have ever seen. I have been quite interested in this truck since I first saw it and have been doing some research on it. Plus I’ve always loved the older Fords. Well, when I saw this video a few weeks back, it sold me on getting one. I went to my local hobby shop and placed my order and it will be in next week. I can’t wait. Anyway, I watched this video again and was more attentive to the details you pointed out and took notes. Keep up the good work and have fun!!

[@chrisweihe9598]

That truck looks awesome working the trails. The mods you've added compliment the truck. Love it

[@bryanweber7383]

I love the fact that Traxxas FINALLY went away from the annoying body pins. it looks SO much better and more real, that was the first thing I noticed when the high trail came out. Thanks for what you do. I will be getting the blue or black one.

[@RCGirl]

Yeah it's a breeze to get the body on and off!

[@andrewrichey7374]

Heck yeah gosh this brings back great memories, this is what I used to do in my full size F2 50 Ford pick up truck, and now I do it with my tiny trucks love it Best therapy there is

[@justonjacoby4455]

Great job on all the lights and servo updates and the wiring!! Great video aswell!! Thank you

[@tarekkhoury5384]

excellent stream! very informative and detailed. Excellent Lighting kit build and super nice trail and performance.

[@ufobuff4173]

Awesome Awesome I gotta have one!! Great job on the light installment this is by far the best review I have seen on this truck so far Great job and thankyou for the cool shots!!

[@xxkingwhoxx]

Great review Hayley! Nice rig, point and shoot with those giant tires and all that clearance, lol. Love the light kit too.

[@greggscott3255]

Good job on the description and mechanical details. Watched this video as I just opened my metallic brown option. This Traxxas rig is worth the price no doubt 👍

[@rc_amigos]

Ah ha! ive been in rc for years and for some reason I always have to look it up or I get it wrong with steering and esc channel but now I will remember "1 to Turn 2 to Burn" for eternity! thank you for the tip!

[@stestar09]

I love that truck . Miss building my own , getting to know it & the excitement builds as the sum of parts all come together, & that first run upon completion is just something else 🤩

[@mikesanders3044]

I love this truck! I actually had a 79 Ford back when I was young going to high school, Mine was like a dull yellow with the light tan on the bottom near the rocker panels. I liked your review and I subscribed to your channel because I think you do a great job! Very well spoken and very knowledgeable & that is very rare in this hobby. I definitely gotta get this truck but I think I’m gonna go with the blue

[@JohnTaylor-zl4tjr]

Great review as always. As we've come to expect, the best by far. Cheers 👍

[@andreasfelldin8917]

Damn. Another RC car I need to buy. Really love the ground clearance and 2.2 wheels. Thanks for the video!

[@michaelkav6345]

Just put money down on mine a couple days ago. Same color. Can’t pick it up until March 3rd. So looking forward to it. Also saw you in the newest edition of RC Caraction. Nice. Thanks for all your hard work!!

[@catsgonom]

I'm looking at getting my dad one of these or the K10 next month. My grandpa his dad had a truck like this when I was a kid and I remember climbing around in and on it. 👍

[@stephenmanley4097]

That's a cool looking truck, I love the big wheels and tyre's. Lots of attention to detail.

[@andrewrichey7374]

Heck yeah it’s gonna be a big hit, appreciate the video. And great trailing, this is my passion I love it. This is the beauty of this awesome Hobby. Will watch for the next one until then peace and chicken grease 😁👍👍😎

[@jackgibson3255]

I love your vid on the f150! So detailed and you explained everything really well. Your shop is amazing, so clean and tidy, great work 👌🏼

[@patrickseals5746]

Looks just like my dads truck when I was a little kid. Love the brown.

[@andrewrichey7374]

Awesome even has for a trailer hitch, you just put your receiver in this truck looks just awesome. Yeah gosh that reminds me I bought two of those receivers and we’re probably talking three years ago and they’re still in the bag appreciate you reminding me 🤣👍👍😎

[@sammygonzalez7627]

Loving them head lights and the truck is freaky awesome. Definitely the Christmas gift for me 😊

[@KEVLAR_RC7275]

Reminds me so much of my pop's old truck....just throw a flatbed on it and a white headache rack and bull guard. Sweet. Nice video on her.

[@stacygardner7959]

Thank you rc girl I did not know you could adjust the throttle without losing the cruise control that is one awesome truck

[@RSchwara1]

OMG that trailer hitch! A must have! VERY Cool! 😀

[@Gunwitch666]

I need one of these!! Thanks for uploading this RC Girl! 👍🏻👌🏻

[@sstubbiewon6370]

Love the vid, love the trail misic and the truck is gorgeous, thx much. Long time subscriber.

[@busman2050]

I like your videos. No loud music. The music you have is nice pleasant music and still can hear the trucks. Unlike others who put out ear splitting horrible music

[@Axr24have]

Fun to watch. I had a ‘76 F-100, same colour (the real thing 😄), this model take me back.

[@jonchmielowski835]

You make GREAT videos RC GIRL! Keep ‘em going! 😊

[@dvhsr]

Really like what you did with the lighting. Inspirational.

[@kenbrandmier3678]

Great job! You and SBG pulling me away from getting the High Trail '72 Blazer because of the short wheelbase.

[@bobshaw7290]

Great job on the video, very informative. Thank you!

[@ChazOutlaw]

Checked one out in person yesterday, same color. Love the look of it. I'm still not a huge fan of portal axles. And this looks a little high COG. But I might have to add one to the collection. Thanks for the detailed unboxing.

[@stevenmerrix2521]

I love your vids. Keep up the good work RC GIRL

[@RonaldCiubuc]

That is the coolest looking crawler I’ve seen in a long time

[@heartlandrc]

Hey glad to see you finally got your truck glad you're getting to premiere it and an opening of the box lol, RC shop here in our area just got one of the blue ones but as I've said to some of the others I'll say to you as well the only thing I worry about is the same problem that we're having on the Ford Bronco and that is that nice pretty silver trim down the side with any kind of use will start to break the Lexan right along that line. And let them stair, You're awesome.

[@joedipietro2559]

Good point there. I just got an idea for a quick fix on this problem though. I would apply some dry wall tape and shoo goo as others do to polycarbonate body shells which also makes the shell a lot stronger and stops the damage occuring in the first instance but can also be used to repair a body shell if needed. Yeh I was a little hesitant to buy this truck after reading your comment but now I realise it's actually really easy to get around any issues with the body shell getting damaged. I don't think this would be low cost $$$ cheap to buy from Traxxas either. But yeh I'm really considering buying this truck probably also in metallic brown.it looks beautiful and I'm a ford fan my whole life.just a little add on , I was referring to replacement body shells being quite expensive from Traxxas. But so are kyosho here in Australia a kyosho body shell for a 1969 Chevy Camaro or a 1957 Chevy Bel Air is around $210.00 Australian dollars and I suspect Traxxas will be even more expensive. By the way thank to Haley Rcgirl it's an awesome video presentation and I have subscribed to Rcgirl.👍

[@ron486]

Great video. We will be adding a couple of these to the fleet.

[@Daytonafox1]

Totally Love that Brown body work. Never thought I’d say that. Awesome looker.

[@jumbo8673]

That truck is so dope! Cant wait to pick the blue one up asap

[@htweelz]

Just picked this very one up today. Can’t wait to hit the trails. Love the brown it looks way more 1979 than the blue.

[@douglaselliott8298]

I purchased the K10 Chevy High Trail a month ago. With some brass portal covers and such the otherwise high CG can be lowered to where the High Trail platform equals or eclipse most crawlers. It's a bit big for most 'Gates' in crawling competitions but near unstoppable as a trail truck.

[@banglajak492]

HEBAT!!! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@keithmcsorley5271]

awesome video i have the trx -4 k10 made it brushless great job on video and on the truck looks awesome

[@andyroo3022]

Very cool truck. The brown metallic definitely suits the 70s vibe.

[@hollyjcars]

Ahhh, this is SO awesome!! Def adding this to my wishlish 👀👀👀

[@TheMossbergg]

New to the hobby..excellent review! You’re VERY thorough 👍🏽..new subscriber

[@HoundStuff]

Nice work on the video!

[@OzMoviePost]

Hey there RC Girl! Just want to say thanks for your content. Next to my love for making videos your content has gotten me back into RC Cars again after letting my hobby gather dust for 15 years. Like you I love sharing my adventures on KZbin. Having heaps of fun here, thanks!!! Keep that content coming. 😊

[@RCGirl]

Thanks for the kind message! 🤙🏼

[@thunderdome8936]

I've been eyeing this. Still on pre order

[@kevinbreaker2683]

Nice video,, Fantastic The Brown paint really pops lights are great,Great Truck🛻🛻🛻👌⭐️👍

[@joekugelman4196]

I just pick one up yesterday! It’s probably the best looking one Traxxas built!

[@Sticker-Happy]

I quite like my Trx4, it is about 5 years old and originally a Defender. The thing is still great fun😁

[@johnconnell1424]

Pretty awesome truck😎 great review.

[@redneckrccrawlers9825]

Very nice can't wait to get mine it's ordered should be here in next 5 days or so

[@daig1984]

Cool truck! The lights look fantastic 😮

[@gaffle-411]

Very good looking RC. Home run for Traxxas!

[@andrewrichey7374]

It is beautiful, I would love to have the black edition but I really like this brown looks great. And those old-school rims yeah that’s what I’m talking about

[@andreasbaumbach2183]

This brown Color is amazing. Best Regards from Germany

[@andrewrichey7374]

That is pretty stinking sweet 👍👍😎 back in my day I have a 1976 last year the tall boy black and black, four-speed granny gears gosh I miss that truck besides the grill this is how my F2 50 three-quarter ton pick up truck Looks

[@kornfreak78]

Yeah, I think if I ever venture back into the RC hobby, this F-150 is definitely the one I'm going to go with.

[@TG-wy3bk]

Those Jack stands! Love em!

[@kts8806]

Great running video!!

[@osbaldoiturrino6643]

It is so cool! I'm loving it! Thank you so much! RC girl. 💋💯👍👍👍

[@osbaldoiturrino6643]

Cannot wait to get mines lol 👍👍

[@themetalmaiden7462]

I preordered a Brown one 2 weeks ago. It hit the RC shop yesterday, and I have to wait until Friday 3/3 to pick it up because they can't release it before then. Can't wait to get it tomorrow.

[@murrhardterrccrawler-mp3gz]

Nice Truck, super Video! 😊

[@aguyinnc2865]

Great looking truck. I gotta get me some RC Girl stickers for my other rigs!

[@lennonjames3871]

Now that thing is cool.👍👍✌️

[@pb-bx1ll]

Great video, thank you

[@andrewstriefel4181]

Love it, great video. i need the blue one to match my f150 ranger.

[@alexmarinescu2873]

good review, as allways

[@andrewrichey7374]

Oh man I love those lights yeah

[@bobme2787]

The light kit that you did looks great.

[@Lilmickcrocodiledundee0001]

Absolutely beautiful truck

[@CipoCat6]

I've been holding off on upgrades on my new F150 since I don't mind paying more for excellent products, but want to make sure I'm not buying twice. I love it right now, but of course, I want more performance and to really make it mine. Your explanations and videos are great, so thank you! I think lights are next, followed by a steering servo; I can't decide on which brass to use and where.

[@ares333x2]

I'm only embarrassed when I go hiking without a tiny truck! 😉 That's a great-looking truck I had a bright orange 79 F-150.... I called it the Great pumpkin after Charlie Brown's Halloween special

[@ufcfan3940]

Nice truck great now I need one

[@biteme4573]

Now.thats a good lookin rc truck

[@fishnrc294]

Nice review & you are 100% correct I’ve been a mountain biker for many years & being a RC enthusiast as well there are some trails that I’d love to take my Crawlers on but they are mostly used by mountain bikers & are single tracks that are narrow steep & rocky with some serious consequences if you crash so needless to say I’ve never had my Crawlers on them. Even just out anywhere I try & stay away from people just out especially with dogs. But a lot of people are curious when they see these nice Crawlers we have.

[@RCGirl]

Ha! I always hate the questions "so how much do those cost if I want to get one for my kid".... 😬

[@fishnrc294]

@@RCGirl I had a little girl run up to me & put out her hand & wanted to try my RC I laughed & said ya these are more for adults. I felt bad but ya if they knew the price🤯

[@andreasbaumbach2183]

Very nice Vid Rc-Girl. Thx

[@voodoostroker]

Great review thanks again

[@MrProfGenius]

Cool you also loved RC too ! ❤️ I loved all your RC collections ❤️

[@broken4999]

Thanks for the video lady👍

[@PhilBender612]

Ya Traxxas killed it with this truck, I mean the vintage look of the Brown one is so nice. BTW Haley, that hitch is called a pintle hitch.😄

[@FCRC]

That led set looks awesome!

[@reconrc1787]

Great video! One of your best. Keep up the great work, and now let's see you mod that ranger. ;-)

[@RCGirl]

Thank you! 🤙🏻

[@markcole6475]

Definitely looking into the brown version…..due to me having a 1:1 truck of the same thing😊

[@teamoutkastrcdragracingrev2933]

Damn good review. I have never seen anyone take the axle apart like that.

[@FarmerFpv]

I have the K10 Cheyenne version of the hightail in grey. They are so much fun. Especially with a high-power brushless system and 2.2 mud slinger tires. 20 mph mud rooster tails, in 2nd gear. lol

[@donaldcarter1206]

i see me getting a trx4 in the near future. my last traxxas was a summit.

[@user-sb4ev1jf8g]

Très belle RC et jolie spot ! Ça donne envie . You make GREAT videos RC GIRL! Keep ‘em going! .

[@JamesVonLindern-dt3wr]

You got me one now I need the light and a winch and some brass