Trx 4 Free DIY mod for better steering

[@wulfsbergvw3]

Great idea! After viewing this, I picked up some 1/4" aluminum rod and made one myself. For anyone that wants to make one, you'll need 3" of aluminum rod (1/4 or 3/16 O.D.), a 2.5mm drill bit, an M3 tap, and some longer M3 screws. The hardest part was bending the aluminum rod to the right angles. I'm going to make one out of 3/16 aluminum next.

[@paragonwindows4520]

Thanks for the advice! Can you please do a video on trx4 suspension tuning? The average person wouldn’t know how to set up for max performance. Things like 1/4 of shaft showing, why vehicle sitting lower is better etc. Just a general setup of how to tune from stock. I have a trx4 sport. Much appreciated!

[@eduardocalligaris4258]

I like your mod, it’s very ingenious. On my TRX4 I noticed the flex was on 3 points. Both front link mounts, the regular and panhard mounts as well as the shock tower that has the hanging panhard mount. Noticed they flex quite a lot. I fixed it with aluminum link mounts for the from axles, that solves the bottom problem. For the shock mount there are aluminum parts that fit exactly like oem parts, and once I installed that, that entire flex issue was completely eliminated

[@trustywhitehead7092]

Where did you get the shock tower parts from? Or what are the part numbers??? Please and thank you good sir???

[@remkojerphanion4686]

Cool video, thanks for the tip! I have a 55T 540 motor and a smaller pinion in my TRX4 and it's amazing. Super smooth and super quiet. No, it's no racer but I use it for trails and it's "fast" enough.

[@garbageman2792]

Thanks for the cool fix. I just broke a pan hard axle mount last month, decided to still go with the plastic replacement for I didnt think aluminum would live as long. I run a protek 370tbl and a g13 in my trx's . When I run 2.2 you can see the frame and pan hard twist super hard! Nice wheel hop too lol!

[@ExocagedRC]

I really like the accuracy of the aluminum stuff, that jump was way better than I expected.

[@insanemadmanroom2299]

Wow never knew that was going on on my TRX wow thanks for the tips brother

[@ryurc3033]

As always thank you for the info. Always super helpful. I did the aluminum towers and the brass link mount. Only regret was having to hack up the inner fenders for the aluminum shock towers.....o well

[@skirmich]

You can also put a screw with a washer in the middle of the RIBs of the Panhard base and get it through the C-Frame with a dremel tool then Secure the screw with a nut on the inside of the C-Frame (There is space between the stock servo mount bracket and C-Frame for the nut to sit flush) and vualá! No more flex at all.. I did this since I got the lower panhard bronze link? the plastic panhard base in the Bronco Fenders was flexing like crazy with a 500oz-in servo.. So I had to fix that ASAP... Another idea was to buy some of the cheapo Aluminum shock bases with the double sheer mount and retrofitting them to the bronco mud guards? The nut and washer was a faster, cleaner and better solution overall.

[@ExocagedRC]

skirmich nice fix and much easier than what I did. Thank you for sharing!

[@unc13buck]

I'd love to see a picture or video of this mod!

[@skirmich]

@@unc13buckI dont know if this will show the picture but here you go: facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156178810763093&set=pcb.282655612667883&type=3&theater&ifg=1

[@rukitoringuyen]

Could you show the picture again. Your link is removed

[@CTR-uf9cm]

unc13buck I’m with you, skirmish... we need to see a video or mr Exocaged, if you know what he’s talking about let’s see the video if you get a chance. Btw, I watch your videos mire than any other and most of my ideas for mods have came from your channel. Keep em coming!

[@andyrichey1192]

Yeah that's awesome, are you going to be making this bar and sells them.

[@BobL1]

Please show how to do the link tabs. Great videos.

[@rickschoephoerster1149]

Thanks for the tip, nice improvement

[@t.t.6398]

Or the red Traxxas servo with BEC! Aluminum axle housings have that bracket on there. Guess I'll have to make my own cause of the brushless motor I'm running.

[@danwilson4515]

I'd like to see a video alon the link tabs. And awsome video as always.👍👌👍

[@ExocagedRC]

Got the tabs in the mail today so there will soon be a video on them

[@crocsonletsgo9665]

The benefit to plastic over metal is the flexibility. Why would you eliminate that?

[@whitsrcleftovers2707]

Will you make me one of these braces yet? Haha. I'll pay.

[@flatbedtrucker]

Nice upgrade👍Have you thought about doing the video on the flysky Gt3 scroll button? Thanks

[@ExocagedRC]

Oh yeah I forgot about that one. I’ll see if I can get something recorded this week on it.

[@dezfan]

Just some good ol’ boys!🤣 Nice mod, might as well make a video on the aluminum Panhard mount too.

[@ExocagedRC]

on the TRX? Already done...I think lol

[@dezfan]

Exocaged RC I don’t remember that body mounted on a TRX? 🤔. Time to see if I missed a video.👍🏼 Looks killer in yellow.

[@ExocagedRC]

@@dezfan I think I've done the mounts at the axle. I watched through it and WOW my yard had changed so much!!! My recording style is a bit different now too. Most of those trucks in the back are gone... LOL

[@RevolutionX]

Nice and informative!

[@trustywhitehead7092]

What size material did you use and the size of the tap as well??? Will make my own. Please and thank you good sir!

[@ExocagedRC]

This was just 1/4” round aluminum and the tap is 3mm .5 thread.

[@k0ppit]

My panhard mount just broke. I will see if i can make a brace like this. What are the dimensions of the aluminium rod?

[@robquins5243]

Great video, Is there spce for one of those integy or any other brand motor fan kits ?

[@ExocagedRC]

I think so. This is under and behind the motor so any fan should fit.

[@dustinsattarelle5783]

running mine with a broken panhard bar but with my fix its stronger than new wwhich aloows it to remain broke lol

[@operation11charlieinc]

Good info brother

[@KTMcaptain]

You're the trx whisperer... I noticed this today and have been researching remedies... find out you already have a year old video about it. Is there any kit out there now?

[@offroadrc110]

You should manufacture more of those and sell them!

[@ExocagedRC]

They are kind of a pita to make

[@offroadrc110]

@@ExocagedRC Just means you can charge more for it! Hehe ;P

[@blakepurdum]

Do you run any weight in your tires? I didn't notice any in other places. Seems to crawl real well

[@ExocagedRC]

Thank you and there is no weight in any of my tires.

[@rc-daily]

Those 12t trailmasters are fun but they dont last long!

[@whitsrcleftovers2707]

Hey Joe, hoping this message may find you. Are you able to tell me why when I turn at a stand still, the truck pitches, or leans left and right REALLY bad? I mean I understand a little has to happen, but this is severe. Haha. I know you don't know all the details, but it is a trx4 with powerful servo, and metal mounts. Any tips would be great. It's been getting my goat.

[@ExocagedRC]

yeah its because of the panhard steering system, especially if the end points are too far it will pitch the truck pretty hard. check and make sure the end points are just before locking out the knuckles and make sure the tierod isn't hitting the diff cover at full lock.

[@whitsrcleftovers2707]

@@ExocagedRC thanks for the tips. I did have the end points set, and I clear the diff cover. So otherwise you're saying it is "characteristic" to the panhard system? Obviously I'll keeping monkeying with it. It just bothers me. Haha. Comp situation, that could cause the truck to touch the flag...

[@ExocagedRC]

@@whitsrcleftovers2707 yeah it sucks an a weak servo doesn't have the power to do that. Yes it can cause issues in comps. I'm assuming you have the suspension down a good bit? Maybe 4mm of shaft showing?

[@whitsrcleftovers2707]

@@ExocagedRC front suspension is fairly stiff, a lot more shaft showing then that. Rear is super soft. I run internal spring shocks without oil. When you pick up the front end it works perfectly, only under load.

[@killergayo]

Great!

[@tim0339]

my bonestock trx4 g wagon can pull wheelies on 3s can anyone elses trx4s do that?

[@Bluembuna79]

Mine will sometimes when the battery is fresh.

[@moosc]

Where do you get that silver bar/brace from what's it called?

[@ExocagedRC]

I made it myself. It’s not too hard to make using 1/4” aluminum round stock

[@moosc]

@@ExocagedRC oh ok

[@torsten2941]

This problem probably does not affect the Trx4 Defender. Because with me the part is not flexible.

[@ExocagedRC]

Crawfy4D Hell both of my defender chassis trucks has the same issue. Easily fixed with an aluminum shock mount as the upper panhard mounts to that.

[@MrSweatshop1]

Why a 12t and what pinion on it ?

[@ExocagedRC]

I like a bit more wheel speed and it has a 16t pinion on it, the battery in this video was a 2S.

[@MrSweatshop1]

Exocaged RC thanks for the reply how is the slow crawling with the 12t

[@ExocagedRC]

@@MrSweatshop1 it can crawl as slow as you want, you can gear it down and crawl and have some wheel speed to get up some things if you want.

[@jeff2424sei]

what is wrong with flex? if you make it solid, something will break.

[@ExocagedRC]

jeff swertfeger flexing steering components reduce effective throw under load and that reduces accuracy.

[@whitsrcleftovers2707]

I've watched this video several times. Haha. Will you make me one of these? Or know of anyone that makes something that works with the inner fender setup? Watching the scxiii viviton video made me think of this.

[@allenaguilar9331]

You need to sell these . theres no option on the market to fix this problem besides removing the fenders and getting aluminum mounts. Id pay 25$ easy.

[@ExocagedRC]

issue is its very difficult to make this fit with all the different 550 motors and other options

[@allenaguilar9331]

@@ExocagedRC ive seen a couple different versions along as that mount gets support.it works

[@whitsrcleftovers2707]

You still using this custom piece, or you want to send it to me..? Lol. Been monkeying around with different things, and just can't seem to get something figured out.

[@levibeebe9100]

I'll be watching for one to show up on ebay b.c. I really suck at making stuff like that

[@ExocagedRC]

Well idk of anyone making these. Maybe someone will.

[@chriss1914]

But the more you try the better you get. Everyone that makes things started off sucking, don't let it stop you/

[@levibeebe9100]

Ok, I lied, I definitely could make this but I don't have any room left to put a vice and I'm either feeling lazy, or just too busy fixing my wife & 3 kids cars.

[@jonjacob1962]

This is probably one of the dumbest, if not THE dumbest mods I've ever seen... The flex is so minimal and really doesn't actually affect anything. Besides that, there is a REASON those parts are made to flex. Would you rather break the cheaper plastic bits or the more expensive electronic and/or metal bits? This is just as bad as the "flex steer" everyone was complaining about with the redcat gen 8... Just another one of those non issue things that people want to nitpick about...

[@dustinsattarelle5783]

i found another fix that isnt as involved

[@HighhScore]

Wayyyyy too much play and flex in that front axle. Was considering picking up a trx4 sport but after seeing this there’s no way. Might have to go with the classic scx10-2

[@Rckid28]

Just upgrade that to aluminum, problem solved...

[@ExocagedRC]

On the Bronco the inner wheelwells and panhard bar mount are one piece, that’s the reason for this mod as I haven’t seen full inner wheelwells out of metal.