TRX4 Axles on a Vanquish VS4-10 Chassis Kit

A full overview of my custom build using Traxxas TRX4 axles under a Vanquish Products VS4-10 Chassis Kit.
Drag Link = 70mm Eye to Eye
Panhard = 55mm Eye to Eye
Prebuilt link packages may be available in the future if demand is there
How to build your own links: • How-to Build Custom Li...
Vanquish VS4-10 Chassis: bit.ly/2EdOGeN
Transmission Build:
Motor Plate: bit.ly/2EAHzgB
Transmission Housing: bit.ly/2wmjKoj
Gear Set: bit.ly/30OscL4
Dig System: bit.ly/2QnW0cz
Idler Gear Shaft: bit.ly/2MbTYxM
Slipper Eliminator: bit.ly/2Mb9aeg
13t Pinion: bit.ly/30NNEzu
Suspension:
SCX10-II Links used: bit.ly/2HRwWYN
Driveshafts: bit.ly/30I6vfq
Traxxas Big Bore Shocks: bit.ly/2WsajSI
Rolling Stock:
Method 310 Wheels: bit.ly/2W68sDY
Proline Hyrax Tires: bit.ly/2VOPKeN
Crawler Innovations Foams: bit.ly/2QnZjjZ
Crawler Innovations Tuning Discs: bit.ly/2VR6sui
Electronics:
Castle Mamba X: bit.ly/2HDVncb
Holmes 3500 Puller Pro: bit.ly/2Eyyyo6
Futaba S9177SV Servo: bit.ly/30jjtQD
Futaba 2106GF Receiver: bit.ly/2W1w1wS
Futaba 4PV Radio: bit.ly/2HsOUz8
Gens Ace 3s battery: bit.ly/2Mb7Xns
Gens Ace 4s battery: bit.ly/2HEqeVT
Vanquish Products 2" Rigid Light Bar: bit.ly/30UQsLw
Details:
Proline Power Wagon: bit.ly/30O2LJh
Origin radiator: bit.ly/2I1MDeV

[@scalebuildersguild]

Cool! A Race Tractor! ;)

[@crunkytrunks]

aaw crap, shots fired.

[@PhoenixRCCrawler]

That’s exactly what I thought when I saw it. But this one will be done right. Lol

[@imemovengeance]

Trying to redeem himself from the beatin lol

[@mlevesque3022]

Couldn't beat him.. had to join him.

[@stpbasss3773]

He saw all the trx4 Dodge power wagons at by the fire 😂😂😂

[@brulecr1]

Cant wait to see you running this build

[@rodcognito002]

Cant wait see it painted. Looks so TUFF.

[@mariotellez8937]

Really like how you made the body look! Nice work!

[@natepatton7457]

I love the fact you uploaded this truck that same evening early on in the day a buddy and I was talking and I planned a very similar build to this just before hand. I love the idea and I would like to see and updated video on what you’ve done to it today!

[@kevinrichisneat]

This is such a badass build. Perfectly thought out.

[@randyvalentino50]

Looks to be very promising I like the way the whole truck is sitting👍👍

[@TerraQuestRC]

Pretty interesting build and it looks like it is going to be one heck of a crawling trail truck. What a mind for innovation!

[@Brian_Mowry__BMOW71]

Great job! It looks awesome. Looking forward to a running video.

[@rc-ingaroundamerica8792]

Looks like something I'd like to replicate, hope to see up dates on this truck in the near future

[@dirtberger4533]

Thanks for explaining droop so I can understand. Like the Losi mini t springs idea. I have mini D.T. springs, it will be fun to try out. Another sweet build 👍👍👻🏁

[@davidbanaszak562]

I want one now that i know TRX - 4 axles will work on it!

[@papark]

That's an awesome looking rig

[@gigawattrc]

Just changed the direction of my trx4 build :-)

[@ozboy8144]

Awesome looking build👍

[@BlackAndBlueGarage]

Bought your 10.2 links to do this but I'm going to have to build 3 upper links to accommodate the VFD. Didn't realize the lower links are a little further out. Either way consider me inspired and always love to see what "trash" you guys come up with 👍

[@TheImtoomuch]

That's bad ass. I have a built set of SSD axles and I think they'd look great under this chassis.

[@kyleross1214]

This is awesome! Now I want to put the vp chassis kit on my sport lol.

[@bucksrcworld8119]

definitely a cool body for this rig for sure!

[@jasonbecker4997]

Feels like a great concept for a company to produce. Perhaps in kit form and just a couple months before Christmas…

[@NikkiNexo777]

I really dig this truck! Love the old Power Wagon body. Never been a fan of portals because of the higher COG, but I like the extra clearance that they give. I'm interested to see how this truck performs. If it performs well, I may borrow your idea. This is what a trx4 sport should have been with battery placement and what not. Can't wait to see the running video.

[@jordanbecker5434]

Thanks for all the info, building this exact truck! (different body)

[@leestewart5424]

AWESOME build and how you got it to sit so low can't wait to see the performance with that high clearance chassis and portals

[@Yuichi454]

was wanting to do this thanks for showing us how

[@TangoOne]

Man that thing is sweet!

[@RCPropaganda]

Great build. Love the power wagon. I have to nice paint job on mine to hack it up. Need to do a more crawling oriented build next. I like the scale look most of the time.

[@voodoostroker]

RC Propaganda hack it up Propaganda!

[@RCPropaganda]

@@voodoostroker o I can't on on this one. I am thinking on an other build in the future. Love the power wagon body.

[@darrenconnor6919]

Looks awesome

[@rctrucktalk1149]

Could you do a video on how you measure and set up the drag link and pan hard link?

[@johngrant1337]

Look great and super info

[@xxxxxx-rm2pn]

Would love to see you do a rig with selectable 2WD through the Vanquish dig.

[@brulecr1]

It have 2wd the way it is now, assuming you mean rear 2wd selectable? That would be cool.

[@garenosborn]

I’m really excited to see the fab work. Can you go a little deeper into the tig stuff when you do it? Talk a little about how many amps you’re running for tig brazing and what ever else you think might be helpful. Power wagons are my favorite bodies right now, I’m glad to see your take on one

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Thanks Garen, yes I'll try and get a little deeper into the fine points of how I do it.

[@garenosborn]

​@@HarleyDesignsInc Thanks, i really appreciate it. I just got a tig machine a couple weeks ago and I've been bending the parts for your ibex, scaled down for scx10 2. Need to get my weld on now.

[@imemovengeance]

Really hope to see a trail running video

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Definitely

[@jimcarroll9733]

great video

[@RCPropaganda]

anyone know how to get the right links? I got rear all one and now its time to figure out the front.

[@toddbertram6556]

Full droop for life! Harley 'this servo is overkill' Designs

[@tomlucasrccrawlers9108]

Hey Josh. Just a thought....what about run'n 70-75mm Pro-line Scale shocks(to keep it low) and a Spektrum S6250 382oz low profile servos for steering and a high torque micro-servo for the DIG? Just thinking about keeping it light above the tire center-line. After checking out your guy's both last weekend...it just got me thinking about your DIG with your Portals with the rear underdriven using the new chassis.

[@renobob7781]

Nice build Josh, I've tried the Trx4 portal axles on a 3 gear transmission build, I messed around with different gearing,but never did find a happy medium "sweet spot ". Do you think that over driving the axles would make that big a difference? Have a great holiday. 🤠🇺🇸☝️

[@denniss5845]

Great video would like to know how much you have put into it so far from making of this video

[@HIinfidel]

Will this work with 12.8" traxxas links with this chassis or do I need to use 12.3" scx10.2 links only ?

[@treadway47025]

do you have part numbers for what you used to make the panhard/draglink?

[@rcmadnessminitruckclub]

have you made the links for it. I was going to get a vanquish chassis to up grade my daughters trx 4

[@bluemotion71]

Looks cool... how would you see the possibility to put on a set of AR60 axels on the VS4 10 chassis ??? 🇩🇰

[@304renegade]

Great information as always. Build looks like it will be a great performer. You mentioned a few things about the shocks and droop set ups. While I don't like droop set ups either, I do like for the truck to not sit at nearly full spring height when resting (ie rtr deadbolts). I have always just played with the rainbow of axial spring colors to get a resting height of around 50% of the spring height (so I have some droop, but have some upward travel as well). I know there is likely a far superior method to the one I just mentioned that I have done. Do you know a good resource for shock/spring setup information?

[@TyJoe_N_MattyMoe]

Will these links work with the AR45 straight axles and a VFD Twin??? I'm looking to order these for my "others extra junk" takeoff build.

[@949Designs]

One thing I missed on your BOM is the spur gear. What did you end up putting on there?

[@jasonsrcstuff9278]

I like it!

[@andrewamsley9224]

Really like this built Siting low really Makes this truck and how you did the fenders Couple ideas maybe Like bring cage work Down into per-runner style Rear bumper kinda like The bumper like scaler fab Used on the Toyota marlin Crawler with double bar Look tuck up and a sun visor Look above the windshield like they put on the rat rods That fits in era of the 40s And they use them on retro Look on the semi trucks It would enhance the look Of low and mean stance Very cool built Andre Wamsley

[@shakethedude]

Doe the transmission that comes with the UMG kit work with the VS4-10 chassis kit?

[@justinopsahl7039]

Yes links please!

[@gsmith3638]

hey man, did you ever get those links made up and listed on the site?

[@nicklorusso1024]

How is this build coming? Thinking about this chassis and axels on the UMG.

[@dubbleportion]

How did the 3gear work with the trx4 axles ??

[@bigjeep_littlejeep3777]

Looking at putting my spare trx axles on my sons scx10.2 so I came back to this video. This is the first Phoenix isnt it

[@jrodzrc4580]

Anyway to lean the rear shocks in the back

[@joemendoza8185]

if you're putting trx4 axles on a vs410 can you put vs410 axles on a trx4?

[@danterborg8852]

My vs4-10 has trx sport axles. Had to make a custom third link up front and WB is slightly longer than 12.3. Like 12.5"

[@narcsantos3944]

Hello Sir. I'm thinking to do the same. What are the measurement of the custom links you made? Thanks.

[@danterborg8852]

@@narcsantos3944 I can get some measurements for you soon.

[@narcsantos3944]

@@danterborg8852 that will be awesome and greatly appreciated. Thank you Sir.

[@lagrange151]

Are you sure those lengths are “eye to eye”? Or are they the length of the links before the ends are installed?

[@tomandrews5392]

How awesome nice build HH 3500 kv motor little large .. did you turn the shocks upside down ....proline tire are great 1.9 ..love the power wagon body...going to use one on my next build....

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

The 3500 is a great motor on 3s, it's just a little faster than I would normally run on 4s. Yes the shocks are upside down on this one because of how I plan to run the springs.

[@crunkytrunks]

can't wait to see how that gearing works out. great looking build so far, it's got an awesome stance.. but ugh, body posts are lessening the sexiness.

[@stompindakka3222]

This rig looks awesome. Isn't a dig unit just as complicated as a 2sp transmission or lockers? Just in a different style of doing it.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

A dig unit offers capabilities that I find to be very beneficial. The use of a full size servo is also very reliable. 2 speeds I find no use for with good brushless systems, and locking diffs I just don’t care for, especially with micro servos.

[@tomlucasrccrawlers9108]

Very cool Josh. Are you going to underdrive the rear also? Wow....now you got me thinking. Hahaha. That's a bad thing for my wallet. I'm building a Sport. Now I'm thinking I could move alot of the stuff over to that chassis.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I’ll likely overdrive the front instead so I don’t have even more gear ratio to overcome in the trans.

[@tomlucasrccrawlers9108]

@@HarleyDesignsInc That's understandable. Thanks for the great video.

[@danielramos2123]

@@HarleyDesignsInc how have you overcome the gearing difference? Really interested on this chassis/axle combo

[@tylerstedke6544]

Will the trx4 shocks fit this frame?

[@kerrsjunk]

Love the new chassis kit! Do you think you'll release skids to accept other transmissions? Maybe like the TRX4 trans?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Not any time soon. The TRX4 is a fairly complicated skid so it could be difficult to accommodate.

[@jjvizms]

I would love to see this also, a bolt on for the trx4

[@Yuichi454]

the only thing i dont like about that futaba servo is you cannot get parts. i have been waiting since march for replacement parts and no luck.

[@billcox87]

Damn it Josh I just got done building a truck, now you show us this;) I'm blaming you, gonna tell the wife it's all your fault that I gotta spend another $500( $2000 ) on a fresh build.....damn you, DAMN YOU!!!

[@quintonkarlik2148]

Will this work with the pro transmission?

[@BTandKM111]

Looks Awesome!!! Any thoughts on the new "Magnum" motors from Holmes Hobbys?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I’ve ran with one before, some super smooth high torque motors!

[@norgtube]

FYI you can also get 1800mah R-lines and they own

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I’ll have to check those! I used these 1300’s on my Willy’s and they were the perfect size but I’m all for the 1800 in this rig.

[@cholosoto5464]

Hi i hope you would see this and could reply, Would this be an awesome comp rig to use? how is the CoG for this rig?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

TRX4 axles do OK in competition but not the best. Their steering angle isn’t great. I finished this truck and made some running footage of it though, you can check it out.

[@redliner1408]

How about a video of the TRX4 axles on an SCX10 II?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

It would not be a very good match, the VS4-10 chassis had the additional clearance needed to make the axles fit well.

[@michaelburton831]

Very clever build Josh! I woulda never thought of something like that...cant wait to see a follow up blog performance....can I please ask for help on a Vanquish product you have? I just finished my 10.2 Builder's Kit With Vanquish Dig...but I could not buy the Spur Gear Cover...I've been checking their site since last November and no inventory.... I want one so bad....help.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

The spur cover is in stock right now but it’s a new number, VPS02210 and VPS02211

[@michaelburton831]

@@HarleyDesignsInc thank you Josh! Just purchased on your site... stoked I dont need to run an open non guarded spur...I always think of your one vid when you had the same problem and it caused a battery to almost explode!

[@nsvaluto48328]

I need suggestion, I have a rc boat with a 6ch reciever but plugging it in to one of the channels the light is dimmer then I would prefer what can I do to help this

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Don't plug it into the rx, wire it to a source with more voltage.

[@nsvaluto48328]

I’m sorry I’m confused what you mean by rx port

[@tomlucasrccrawlers9108]

Rx means receiver.

[@RUSERIOUS76]

Is that a Deans plug on the battery and a XT60 on the esc?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

It sure was! It was a brand new pack I hadn’t changed yet.

[@danielbeckham4786]

Really like the wheel and tyres you have put on there Josh. Did you vent the tyres?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Yes I always vent my tires... when I remember!

[@danielbeckham4786]

Thanks for the prompt reply Josh. Much appreciated.

[@SCALERCCustomZ]

Looks good, but man are these bodies everywhere now!!!

[@charliegodwind3936]

Did you use the 12.0" wheelbase link kit, or the 12.3" wheelbase link kit on this build. Looking to build the same rig but my interpretation of it. Thank you for all the great content and videos.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I used the 12.3 link kit

[@charliegodwind3936]

@@HarleyDesignsInc ok, thank you. The link in the description goes to the 12.0" wheelbase kit.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Updated!

[@charliegodwind3936]

@@HarleyDesignsInc how much would you charge me for you to make me a drag link and panhard link?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I will have them available for sale next week. Production and packaging is finishing on them now. You'll see them on the Vanquish Site very soon.

[@Nickwillfixit]

I have not got anything smaller than my UDR, and looking to build a crawler not buy, as I built and modified all my 5th scale gas along with the UDR, I am going to buy one RTR but no idea where to start, I have a budget that is flexible. Could you itemise everything you use and modify at the end of this build as so far you are building what I have in my head but no idea where to start, the RTR is solely to hone my driving skills to learn to go slow not pedal to the metal, I used to race 5th gas but just bash and do my other enjoyment wrenching on them.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I will try to keep everything itemized as I go. I added just about everything I used in this video in the description, but I also plan to update my website to keep complete records in one place for each truck.

[@Nickwillfixit]

Thankyou , it is quite bewildering all the different spec's, but the RTR is looking to be the new one you just reviewed from Associated as is a good price point and ticks a lot of my box's.@@HarleyDesignsInc

[@RedSoxboston]

Hey Josh the transmission from the raw builders kit will it work with the VS4-10 kit ?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Yes it is a direct bolt in.

[@RedSoxboston]

@@HarleyDesignsInc Kool thanks Josh !

[@00godlovesus]

Quick question can you put high-clearance links on the Vanquish Ripper??

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I wouldn't recommend it. The link spacing on a SCX10-2 is pretty tight and high clearance links just become issues.

[@00godlovesus]

Thanks:)

[@MrSweatshop1]

If I bought the 12.3 incision link set am I now going to be sitting at 12.6? Also any links to where to buy the Panhard and drag links

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Which incision link set do you mean? The SCX10-2 link set has me 12.3” still.

[@MrSweatshop1]

Harley Designs vanquish has 2 scx10 2 link sets one is the one in your link under the video for a 12” wb and they also have a 12.3” version. So from what I can tell if you used the 12” version and are at 12.3 correct? So if I use the 12.3 version I’ll be at 12.6?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I didn’t realize I linked the 12.0 and not the 12.3! My bad. I’ll get that fixed.

[@MrSweatshop1]

Harley Designs ok thanks that clears it up. I thought I was gonna have to go through the whole exchange process

[@roadrashracing1796]

I would just sell two different kits vs having to buy the extra links separate.

[@matthewrustia6570]

Brad F switching to TRX-4 axles have less of a market compared to a scx swap

[@mohamadabdullah9357]

i need more money man to buy this monster the best .. .

[@solocam148]

Harley design, is this truck for sale?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I’ve decided to do a few more upgrades before selling.

[@sandycraven]

It's only my opinion but to bad you already chopped up the body , I thought it would have made a good back woods mountain trail tow truck made to look old and beat up ?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I don’t like the huge body look, I have more than one of these bodies but I would still trim it way down.

[@rickyriedel9596]

hey are you interested in selling that rig?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I sold it quite awhile back.

[@gripking131313]

To anyone watching this video your gonna need the shock and link hardware from a trx4. Axial hardware does not fit. 😒

[@jesseweed2144]

like ur the only 1 who can build a draglink and panhard i bet i was in crawlers before u were