Traxxas TRX4M UPGRADES - Furitek Titanium COMP CHASSIS!!

The Traxxas TRX4M Bronco takes another step in its evolutionary build and received the NEW Furitek titanium comp style chassis: the Bettle! This chassis kit eliminates the stock frame rails and body, stripping the rig down to the bare essentials. It has multiple options for shock placements, both front and rear, and significantly improves performance by concentrating the TRX4M's weight down low. The chassis comes in two finishes: titatnium and carbon fiber. Check out the link below to order yours!
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[@CapeCrawlers]

Timestamps Close look at the chassis: 1:15 Installation and initial thoughts: 4:27 Course runs: 7:30 Final thoughts: 14:57

[@RCCrawlerz209]

Dude, after finding a black version of this chassis on Amazon, I'm thinking of doing this chassis next year of 2024, pretty stoked about it.

[@Arturito2017]

This is great, but having the Bronco body is what makes it fun. It’s challenging. And looks real. I would definitely do this on a second Trx4m dedicated to maximizing performance 📈

[@CapeCrawlers]

I agree and I miss the body. Black Betty 2.0 will be coming soon I guess!

[@ryansilver9601]

@@CapeCrawlers is it possible to mount a body to this chassis,

[@CapeCrawlers]

@@ryansilver9601 Possibly. If you used some of the forward and rear shock mounts, you may be able to fashion a body mount. I'm not sure though.

[@greggrube2948]

I think you should get another bronco and keep the furitek the way it is, it's the new G.O.A.T !! Great build brother 👍 awesome video . Can't wait to see it on the rocks.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks! I definitely need to rock test it. I'm excited to see what it can do.

[@tsenif]

Excellent content. Thanks for pumping the videos out so often, they're great to watch.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks for watching!

[@andrewrichey7374]

Looks super cool 👍👍 Home from work watching now.

[@Atlas_FPV]

Hey Adam, I love your channel! You have a great way of condensing information and explaining it and I've enjoyed watching nearly all of your videos over the last few days. I don't own a rock crawler but I want to try it, trying to decide between the scx24 deadbolt, the new AX24 or the TRX4M. Difficult to decide but I'm leaning towards the SCX for the upgradability. Keep up the good work, its great to see that you can share your hobby with your son.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thank you, I appreciate that! It's hard to beat the SCX24 due to the aftermarket support. The customization part is so much fun!

[@jimkrug2586]

That's so awesome!! Keep it as a comp style rig and build up another sweet Bronco!! I will definitely be looking into one of these when they are available!!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks for watching! I am going to rebuild black betty the bronco from my spare parts! She'll be back soon.

[@jimkrug2586]

@@CapeCrawlers Nice!! Look forward to seeing the new build. I just ordered the Grasshopper chassis for my Bronco. Pretty sure I'm going to order the Bettle chassis to build up once they become readily available.

[@andrewrichey7374]

I like how the tires squish over the rocks, looks like you have the perfect set up for your rims and tires cool

[@CapeCrawlers]

Those Flubberstufferz work wonders in these tires

[@ericmyers1306]

Loving the aftermarket progression for trx4m.

[@CapeCrawlers]

It sure has progressed quickly!

[@majikfreak]

That thing us pretty freaking cool... and it climbs like a damn goat... I like it. Thanks for the great demo man.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks for watching! It is crazy capable!

[@paulbhager]

Love your builds, keep it up! 👍🤙

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks for watching!

[@JayJacksRC]

Golly man I want this chassis for mine so bad!! Have to remember it when I get thru my surgery rehabilitation and back to work so I can afford it! Almost fully recovered so hopefully can get back to work soon as this doctor gives me the go ahead 🤩

[@CapeCrawlers]

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[@JayJacksRC]

@@CapeCrawlers thank you sir and thanks for all the awesome content !

[@trejodaniel]

Yeah! Definitely get a another TRX4M, I would keep it brushes and give the Holmes Hobbies Torquemaster mini 66T a try along with the crawler gears! I have this set up and really like it.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Good suggestions!

[@MrShelbyshane]

This set up is unreal 🤯

[@andrewrichey7374]

That was awesome right up and over that incline love it 👍👍😎

[@Colorado392family]

Awesome man! Performed so good!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks! It is super capable!

[@originalkontrol]

Man, that thing is sooo sick! I would love to do something like that, but can’t bear to dismantle my only “scaler”… Maybe I’ll have to get a second one! I say get another for a scaler! Well done!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks! I ended up rebuilding my scaler out of my spare parts because I missed it!

[@AddictRC]

Great video, all you need now is rear wheel steer and this thing is going to take over, also yes another TRX4M bronco, and I think you should buy a SCX24 deadbolt and do a extreme cheap build and compare it to your high end deadbolt

[@CapeCrawlers]

Good ideas all around!

[@brendenmarquez2407]

Adam, this looks awesome! I’d love to see a ripper build!🤘🏽

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks! My ripper kit was delivered today!

[@roundoval9991]

I bought another truck just for this chassis, cant wait for the chassis to show up!

[@CapeCrawlers]

It’s awesome. I’m having a blast with it

[@andrewrichey7374]

Heck yeah I’ll watch for that,

[@andrewrichey7374]

That was a great save

[@213inc]

i was thinking of switching over to this or the grasshopper for my daughters trx4m.

[@CapeCrawlers]

The grasshopper is great in my mind because it retains the factory appearance but gives you so much more versatility for shock mounting.

[@andrewrichey7374]

Hey where are you going, I was just getting into this 😁😁 Will catch you on the next one until then peace and chicken grease

[@Stupidthingsrc]

Looks awesome

[@CapeCrawlers]

I am in love with the titanium finish.

[@Stupidthingsrc]

@@CapeCrawlers it’s a clean look

[@meegssan5716]

I love it! thing of beauty

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks! I am digging it.

[@fellers1983]

Adam i love it.. and it's funny you say " I should buy another trx4m" all while I'm the mean time I can't find one to save my life lol..

[@CapeCrawlers]

I take that for granted! Our local shops have hoards of them.

[@joshhopper6109]

You should either paint or 3d print a fan for the front of the motor so you can see it spinning better.. great build.

[@CapeCrawlers]

That would be very cool. Thanks for watching!

[@kendietz355]

love the new frame

[@CapeCrawlers]

The titanium is killer isnt it?

[@kendietz355]

@@CapeCrawlers yes

[@andrewrichey7374]

Purple rims would look awesome

[@CapeCrawlers]

I just scored some rose gold ones from LGRP. Can’t wait to see how they look!

[@GrimJerr]

Beautiful 💯❤ Furitek

[@CapeCrawlers]

They're crushing it over there. Great stuff!

[@orjlan]

Just found your channel a couple of weeks ago. Its brilliant. Thank you 😀. From a pure performance perspective, which 1/24 / 1/18 crawler is the best in your opinion counting everything from rtr to your builds.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thank you! I think the SCX24 C10 or deadbolt is the most capable. The SCX24 has such immense aftermarket support and it responds so well to mods. Those give it the edge I feel.

[@orjlan]

​@@CapeCrawlers Thank you. Is the Warthog the ultimate build or any other you would put above for pure performance? Would you say an scx24 build outperform this trx-4m build?

[@stevefrench3564]

I want that chassis and brushless. I'd probably stick a miniT body on it. Only be a couple stock parts left after that..

[@CapeCrawlers]

The brushless setup works so well for this. Game changer!

[@jasonhowell9589]

I love my skill rigs but I don't really have any big expectations from them unlike performance they just look real cool if I need something that really performs I like my Rock bouncer chassis or a nice set of low CG frame rails with minimum on it

[@CapeCrawlers]

I like your thinking. At some point a build like this becomes more for shock value than true performance.

[@mikeladbrook244]

I love the performance but I can’t loose my bronco body. I’m going to have to get their grasshopper chassis take the plastic arches off and crack on. Great video

[@CapeCrawlers]

I understand that. I do miss the body!

[@AgeOrmstad]

Very nice man 😋😎💪

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thank you!

[@corbinpitchforth8498]

Hey! Just wanted to say I love the content with mini crawlers, I recently bought a 1/10th scale trx4 and have been loving it, will you be doing content with the 10th scale crawlers like the trx4 or scx10?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thank you! Yes, I plan to get a SCX10 and/or a trx4 in the spring. As soon as its warm enough to consistently enjoy them outside I'm on it!

[@Muffdaddy28]

DSM have a flat servo mount now could make it look even better

[@CapeCrawlers]

Great suggestion! I just googled them as I had never heard of it. This would be a game changer!

[@ratmloud1]

Love the channel! I want to pick up one of these and start the modding, just trying to decided between scx24 and trx4m. What your thoughts, if I’m gonna gonna comp mod? This video looks insanely planted

[@CapeCrawlers]

If you're going hardcore modification, the SCX24 is still king in my opinion.

[@arex146]

Awesome build adam , top content as usual . What size tires are those ? Have the chassis and bits on the way . Have yet to order tires .

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks! They’re 64mm Injora rock terrains

[@Squatchrc]

Love watching your builds but this is my favourite! I’m a big C10 fan but really want a full on ‘comp’ rig too and I just love the look and performance of this build. Just wish Furitek were more available in the UK…

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks for watching! This thing evolved quickly. Such a monster! Does Furitek ship to you?

[@Squatchrc]

@@CapeCrawlers it does but we get spanked with import and handling fees which make them cost prohibitive, so far I’ve only found one dealer/distributor here and they’ve been completely out of stock for months 😅

[@allanadams7367]

Do you think I would encounter any problems with a lay down the servo?

[@timdelbruegge3164]

Out of all the chassis kits , witch is your favorite and why

[@havikhobbies]

Pretty cool option for the Trx4m. The servo sticking up in the air hurts my feelings! It's just weird looking! Looks like your setup could benefit from rubber bands or something on the shocks to help control that torque twist when it loads up! Nice work Adam.

[@CapeCrawlers]

I agree with you about the servo. DSM just released a flat position servo mount for this and I've got one on pre-order. Can't wait!

[@keithbutler6361]

That looks great , can you tell me what steering servo you used , I’m just waiting on the last upgrades turning up so I can build my trx4m, don’t you hate waiting for parts to be delivered, stay safe mate ...

[@CapeCrawlers]

I'm using the Injora servo and mount here. They sell the entire kit for ~$50 and it works great. Not super fast like some other high performance servos, but its strong and budget friendly.

[@keithbutler6361]

@@CapeCrawlers thanks for that , I was impressed the way your servo worked on the course so I will order that set up now , thanks again for the advice mate , stay safe ...

[@nbkxcustom4721]

You should make a video of everything you have added on to your trx4m

[@CapeCrawlers]

I should. I get asked a lot for a build sheet. A comprehensive video with parts list is a good idea.

[@henrywood5462]

Name 1 part on the bronco that’s stock 😅 awesome build Adam!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Battery tray! LOL

[@ryanbartholomew384]

You should put back the bronco an do a comp budget build like orange creamsicle!!!

[@Iowaprod]

You definitely need to make another scale bronco

[@CapeCrawlers]

I agree!

[@mendozar03]

With all of your new parts, how much of the original truck can you put back together?

[@CapeCrawlers]

I could rebuild it all except for the battery tray and axle housings.

[@stratosamv7119]

Hey Adam I was wondering if you recommend building out my already existing trx4m or just buy a FURITEK cayman and upgrade from there?

[@CapeCrawlers]

For me most of the fun is in the process of transforming a stock rig into something unique and wildly different from the start. I almost feel like the Cayman is cheating because it gives you such a capable platform already!

[@CPRC23]

Sweet rig! Looks like maybe room for a godzilla motor if a guy was feeling frisky 🤔

[@CapeCrawlers]

Oh yes, it would make a vicious rock bouncer!

[@LARANUD]

What wheels and tires are on it. And do you have any recommendations for shocks on it that would add more articulation and I don’t have to change stuff on the shocks because I tried the shocks that you have on right now and they did not go on and I don’t know how to change stuff on shocks. So if you have any suggestions for good articulating shocks that I don’t have to change anything on please let me know thank you so much 🎉. And the build looks amazing 😮

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thank you! Wheels and tires are Injora brass beadlock wheels and Injora 64mm rock terrain tires. If you want more articulation without changing anything else, check out the flex extensions from Adaptiv3 Designs (Etsy or Ebay). They are inexpensive, easy to install, and make a big difference.

[@LARANUD]

Thanks

[@GeorgeVazquez-hc2hf]

What weight oil are you using in the losi shocks your running in this vid?

[@CapeCrawlers]

20wt and only a few drops, not much at all

[@RCCrawlerz209]

Ya know, I was talking with my buddy over the phone the other day, he was telling me that I should get the TRX4m over the Ax24....go figure....😅 Guess I am getting the TRX4m Bronco, knowing very well that Injora & Treal does parts for that 1/18 rig now. Lol

[@CapeCrawlers]

Lots of options for the Traxxas now!

[@RCCrawlerz209]

@@CapeCrawlers for sure.

[@tommyabriani764]

For the brushless system I am okay spending the 130-140 on the speed controller and motor… but what are my options for a receiver and remote on a budget? Is the furitek avatar worth the 120+ dollars? Or is there a good budget option?

[@CapeCrawlers]

The avatar is nice. Great quality and lots of features. However, a good budget powerhouse transmitter is the flysky gt5: a.co/d/i5Bnn0d

[@jonathandodds5012]

What size foam is in your tires?

[@nelsonrivera6553]

Nice joob fron sirvo need new opdate

[@Isaac804ab1]

I just got the other chassis in the mail looks like I gotta buy another trx4m and that chassis

[@CapeCrawlers]

Too many good options!

[@gfabian2]

Hi friend, greetings from Valencia (Europe - Spain, not Latin America), I've been following you on KZbin for a while. Forgive me because my English is not very good, do you know if these titanium or carbon fiber chassis can be sent here to Spain? On the other hand, would you be so kind as to make a video on how to modify those shock absorbers step by step, so that they do not have a spring and that they open when the terrain allows it, but while the car is stopped they are closed? My name is Guillermo. Thank you very much and a big hug (I love your country)

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thank you Guillermo! I think Furitek ships to Spain, but I am not entire sure. I know they ship globally just not sure of which countries. I can do a video on the shock setup of these. I'll try to put something together soon.

[@jakedavid8187]

does using smaller hardware for the shock mounts make a big difference? ive seen it requires smaller screws

[@CapeCrawlers]

Not a big difference I don’t think. Your shocks will be floppy but that’s not a big deal

[@RCAdventurers]

Hey Adam, what tyres and Servo did you use please as I’m building the same thing. Cheers

[@CapeCrawlers]

The tires are Injora 64mm: amzn.to/40MblX0 The servo is Injora as well: amzn.to/3ngjNjy

[@RCAdventurers]

@@CapeCrawlers cheers Adam, much appreciated! Keep the rubber side down !

[@logipunk]

i like that build , tempting .....

[@CapeCrawlers]

It's a lot of fun. Super capable!

[@user-tp6tm3ey2p]

Is there a cheaper brushless kit you could install into the Trx 4m Defender?

[@CapeCrawlers]

The only brushles kit I've seen is the Furitek stinger setup

[@dubstepninjaz8013]

Theres gotta be a way to turn that front servo around. looks great aside from that.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Just found out from another person in the comments that DSM is releasing a laydown mount for these! $18 on preorder now.

[@SteveP636]

Crawler gears or standard in this video? I am building one now and debating on stock or crawl gears,want speed and crawl,unsure which will suit me?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Crawler gears. Crawl gears are suuuuupper slow unless you got with a motor upgrade, then they’re good. Stock gears felt too jumpy for me. But you can also underdrive/overdrive the gears now with injoras parts

[@SteveP636]

@@CapeCrawlers appreciate the response!!!

[@muleyhyperpursuit327]

Do you have to get the stinger kit for this to work or will do the stock stuff work?

[@CapeCrawlers]

I believe you need the entire kit

[@gageschrank9577]

The problem I have with flex on mine is the suspension links hitting the servo mount

[@gageschrank9577]

Any fixes

[@CapeCrawlers]

DSM offroad just released a flat mount for the servo to it down, which should avoid contact with the rails

[@gageschrank9577]

Thanks

[@sandervanduijn8318]

You should get another TRX4m Defender and make it your scale rig

[@CapeCrawlers]

I've been slowly working on a scale build for my sons defender. I should do a video on that one so you guys can check it out.

[@user-xv7qh8sk5k]

What are the electronics in it I'm having a hard time right now trying to get the stock stuff to fit

[@CapeCrawlers]

This has the brushless kit from Furitek and the micro receiver from Furitek as well

[@jbsir1]

Can I use my stock ECU/receiver and motor (all electronics) on this particular chassis?

[@jbsir1]

For my trx4m? I really want this chassis! I know I loose my bronco body 😢 but I do like the look of this. Reminds me of my Clodzilla chassis a little bit for my old clodbuster!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Yes, you can fit the stock electronics in this. There is plenty of room to do so!

[@donaldfite]

So there arent any springs on the shocks?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Correct, no springs.

[@nearby31]

Can you please do warthog chassis?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Yes I can! I have one ready to start. Very excited!

[@treefiddy5673]

What shocks are you running on that bad boy?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Losi mini B rears all around: amzn.to/3B1LP5D

[@keldonator]

Between trx4m, fcx24, cr18 and scx24 who has the best axles. Most robust, least slop.

[@CapeCrawlers]

I feel like its the SCX24. The portal axles in the cr18p and fcx24 still have quite a bit of slack in the gears. The trx4m seems to strip gears easier than the worm gear/screw combo in the scx24.

[@keldonator]

@@CapeCrawlers I was under the impression that the scx24 axles sucked because you can't tighten the nuts down all the way without causing them to bind? I don't have a scx24 only a fcx24 so I haven't used them in person.

[@jg-sr2tj]

Did you get rid of the grass hopper chassis

[@CapeCrawlers]

Nope, I built another TRX4M out of my spare parts, including that chassis

[@bladeaddison3189]

Won’t be able to comp that against 1/24’s will you?

[@CapeCrawlers]

No I don't think so, but I would need to check the rules again. So if that is the case it's more for just fun and shock value, and it has fun in spades.

[@jeffhobson830]

What kind of shocks are you running?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Losi mini B rear shocks all around: amzn.to/40QGt7Y

[@AwesomeRedKite]

whats the full build list on this monster?

[@CapeCrawlers]

I'll put one together soon.

[@duaneschwartz8212]

Can my scx24 rock crawler fit this

[@CapeCrawlers]

You would want to get the Furitek Scythe chassis for the SCX24. This one is too wide in the skid for the SCX24.

[@andrewandrew4446]

What size are those losi shocks?

[@CapeCrawlers]

62mm I believe

[@Indy_fb]

Hey! What happened to bronco body?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Evolution! I’m going to rebuild it this week out of my take-off parts from this build.

[@JO.Racing]

Are those 62mm or 64mm injora tires?

[@CapeCrawlers]

64mm with Flubberstufferz inserts

[@adamsherrill6319]

Will this work axial as well?

[@CapeCrawlers]

No, I think the skid is too wide. The Scythe chassis will work for the SCX24 and it's very similar.

[@winnersk8]

What are the lengths of those Losi shocks? Thanks

[@CapeCrawlers]

They're around 62mm I believe.

[@winnersk8]

@@CapeCrawlers thanks. Great vids!

[@KrispysRC]

Wow not my style body wise but performance was impressive! Keep up the great work!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks! I prefer the more scale body too but this thing is a beast

[@jettechdraincleaning7517]

what shocks are these?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Losi mini b rears all around

[@obj5449]

when you beat the game a go back to the starting zone

[@JohnyPatrick]

It defied gravity and recovered 😨

[@CapeCrawlers]

Bending the laws of physics

[@JohnyPatrick]

@@CapeCrawlers Articulated physics out the window! lol couldn't help the pun!

[@zqs1850]

SUPER WICKED!!!!

[@CapeCrawlers]

It's a monster!

[@zqs1850]

@@CapeCrawlers That servo looks like an massive engine.. love it...

[@makoskid]

Very interesting but... Please purchase another Bronco and mod for the hobbyist on a budget.

[@CapeCrawlers]

I can do that!

[@scotty2hottie324]

Put a beetle body on this. Would be sick.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Aye that's not a bad idea!

[@beemsquar1]

🤤👌

[@CapeCrawlers]

The titanium is gorgeous!

[@MMRCx]

Looks like a buggy from the mad max movie

[@CapeCrawlers]

Yes it does!

[@EastTexasCrawlers]

It’s possessed😂

[@CapeCrawlers]

It was break-dancing lol

[@andriharyanto84]

Ini skala berapa ya? 🙏🏽

[@CapeCrawlers]

1/18

[@LARANUD]

Is it hard to put on and does it make a big difference

[@joshbeoddy2124]

You obviously didn't watch the video lol

[@CapeCrawlers]

It's a very easy install and makes a big difference for the better!

[@jake_willis1635]

Is it even a trx4m anymore?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Not really. I think there’s three components left that are traxxas

[@javyjav1977]

Adam, can I have your old chassis from the bronco??? Lol

[@CapeCrawlers]

I'm going to reuse the grasshopper otherwise I would say yes

[@javyjav1977]

😢😢😢 lol

[@nelsonrivera6553]

My friend the front servo no looks good

[@CapeCrawlers]

I agree. The servo set up does not look great because of how it is mounted.