TRX4 Lift Kit and Mega Truck

[@scalebuildersguild]

I came for the lift kit, and stayed for mud flinging, sling kinging. Those blue links must be waterproof, cool!

[@imotionfx45]

Do you plan on building one of these to crawl? i was really looking forward to seeing what the TRX4 Sport can do after losing all the Gimmicky stuff and modding for the rocks or trails.

[@scalebuildersguild]

I'm still considering it.

[@pocher69]

I hate cleaning mud from a truck, dust is not too bad I can live with that easier to clean :)

[@jimh9617]

lol its a link. it doesnt need to be 'waterproofed'

[@scalebuildersguild]

Jim H I guess you missed the comedy.

[@IVIenac3]

Hey Harley, if you're going to show the running / mudding, you absolutely have to show us the cleanup afterwards as well, and give us some detail on why you hate it so much :)

[@douglaselliott8298]

I agree with your repulsion to mud, in any 'scale'. It looks great. Prolly make a great little 'trail truck with all that ground clearance and knarly tires.

[@rcdabbler]

When I built my Wraith Spawn kit, I intended it to be a sort of mega truck, using the RC4WD Mud Basher 2.2’s, because of all the steep hills and soft soil in the woods at my in-laws’ place. I often felt a Traxxas Summit would have been applicable, as well, since they seem to designed for general open forest trail-bashing. Maybe that’s what a TRX-4 Lift Kit setup would be most applicable to, for those who explore woodland trails, loaded with muddy bogs and streams(i.e. Most of the trails you see in RC ATHLETES‘ vids), but want a more scale truck, as opposed to a bulky Summit. I might actually devote my Bronco pre-roller to that, when we get into our PNW wet, winter season. The clearance will help keep the chassis, itself, from getting too soiled. 🤓

[@muddyrcs6610]

I love this setup on the trx-4 when I get mine I'm getting the same wheels/tires and lift kit

[@rhelton72]

Dude this truck is just insane! I did the lift kit on my Trx4 bronco but thus is just cool as hell

[@donnyjepp5038]

Blew the motor on my Trx I’m thinking about turning my it into a mud truck. This video sold me on my decision. Thank you for the content

[@bjmcfarland1]

I liked the trx4 sport sense i first saw it on one the unboxing video's and when it was first previewed. Adding the lift kit in my opinion makes it look sick. Like the bigger wheels on this. I'm from the era when big foot first came onto the seen; really liked it and still think it is a great monster truck

[@Tylerharrell64]

I understand you’re going for a mud truck style, but there’s a couple things you can do to get the lift kit to work well for you. First thing you want to do it remove the bump stops from the shocks so you can get the full stroke, then when you put them back together, you want to have a weaker spring. Doing this will give you some droop, and also allow for a little more suspension movement. Next thing you want to do it get some brass portal housings. This will lower your cog down some. Last, forget the 2.2, they just hit the body and get in the way. Stick with a good tire that fits in the fenders. I did these changes to my trx4 and it works great.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Unless it’s for a mud truck I’d never use a lift kit. The COG of the TRX is already too high. For a mud truck, this setup does work well though and is a cool option.

[@RumbleKar]

"Outside of the norm of what I would do normally" That's why I love your videos

[@MatthewJorgensen1968]

Love the look of those tires! Nice job, as always... Adding rear steer would be cool to see as well...

[@ArielsSmartyPants]

I'm not much into monster trucks, I like scalers and desert rat racers but I have to admit this looks awesome and the kit is very well done. Thanks for showing it.

[@coreykurtz1404]

Got to admit it looks pretty descent!

[@bigchungus-oj8zz]

Expecting the normal crawler build, Nice Surprise! Way to think "out of the box".

[@feellnfroggy]

The purpose of a lift kit is for clearing tires. Ground clearance comes from tires truly. It has a side purpose of reducing drag in mudholes. But either way, lift is only need as far as its purpose. Long arm lift kits are mildly different. They are necessary for increased travel and flex. But with lockers and locking differentials, it is less necessary.

[@andyrichey1192]

That is pretty cool. Thanks for sharing Josh I'll be watching for more

[@LIAMFENWICK]

Looks even better then before

[@DargoDog]

I am with you, I like the look of mud trucks. All of my RCs are waterproof, but I have no desire to put my RCs through mud, and even less desire to clean mud out of my rigs.

[@ridgeriderrc761]

I can see this looking alot better with an older style cab on it. Interested to see how it does though..

[@sophie28ize]

I think it looks really cool...

[@redneckwilson5738]

"Lift kits could possibly be useful in mud" he said. WHAT!?!? Down here in Georgia, lift kits are mud kings. They let you fit the tractor tires and have the baddest ride around! Lift kits are the best thing since sliced bread!

[@jamieharr4459]

A lift kit for mud is actually like a lowering kit for your tires. You are trying to get traction deeper in the rut. With that in mind you are doing what you always do Harley. Finding the traction my brotha!

[@stpbasss3773]

I've watched plenty of mud drag races and they are all lifted

[@joeybeltz5147]

Col love it

[@Legoman585]

Not what i thought you were going to do with it, great video.

[@joebaldwin3091]

sweet way to be creative bud I love your idea you built a true monster thanks for your hard work and dedication to the hobby take care....

[@rockymountainhobbies1366]

Thank u for the video! Answered allot of my questions about the lift kit; love the mud tires! Next up u should install those MIP wide axle stubs for the portals for extra stability

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I talked about that in this video. Adding wideners it large offsets is terrible for your steering. People need to stop adding so much width to their trucks.

[@rockymountainhobbies1366]

Harley Designs I forgot that u had the offset option on your wheels

[@KibsRC]

Oh that’s awesome. 👍😃👍 Nice job putting it together. 👍😃👍 I can’t wait to see your running video with it. 👍😃👍

[@markmccullough6873]

Love it nice job!! like the wheels and tires ads a nice touch.See ya on the next one.Stay Safe Stay Healthy

[@travelinwithTODD]

i know this is 4 yeatrs old but thank you. i have a trx4 sport and was wondering about that new servo mount.

[@wadecaton4017]

Very nice. I'm not much for mud either but the truck looks cool.

[@brettskinner5824]

I got the SG4 Demon today and started building

[@rcbif101]

Looks cool if you had your truck setup for mud racing.

[@RichieD088]

Lol ! Great show! Missed this one... Had me pissin my pants ! Gotta l look fr the sequel.. Out running today.. "All VP ... All the Time"..peace

[@Krisly_Bear]

Nicely done!!

[@KootenayRC]

Should now be a good rig for some serious shenanigans!👍👍

[@kcmullins6179]

You could use the proline interco super swamper TSL boggers XLs the scale 54"s would look bad ass on it that's what I use on my scale mud / snow rigs

[@ashtondwyer728]

awesome need to do another build series

[@eduardorivas2197]

VERY GOOD JOB . CONGRATULATION!

[@kingkota2302]

I really am still stuck between this truck or the bronco version both are so cool

[@MrRui33333]

fantastic lock !! good joob !!

[@troyrcman4220]

Looks are very cool ..I’m going to do the same lift …Thanks

[@MaratKo]

Very nice monster look!

[@blackbirdrc8348]

wonder how it would look with the fenders trimmed off

[@megaman2127]

Thanks!

[@justinhopkins2203]

That is a nice looking rc

[@renobob7781]

That looks awesome!! But, I think I like the one you did awhile back. The one w/ dual king shocks in each corner. Those tires are sick! Thanks for the video I really enjoy them. Later

[@drewjames8594]

way to step outside the comfort zone. Looks great man!

[@tomlucasrccrawlers9108]

Watch it be the perfect "rock" combo and we've been going at it the wrong way all these years. Hahaha. It does look pretty cool.

[@rcrehab9623]

Agree with your opinion of the lift kit.. not very practical for anything other than a giant mud truck.. but hey just wanted to say I can't wait to see the cross truck you got ..I hope hope hope it's the demon because I have been thinking about getting that truck but have been second guessing just due to some of the ways it drives .. I'm really looking forward to your opinion of the truck.. it doesn't have to be the next best thing but as long as it can be modified and changed a bit to negate some of the issues I feel I saw I will be happy. Thanks so kich

[@TerraQuestRC]

I got mine yesterday and it will be awhile before I start building it, too many other projects on the table at the moment. Things I noticed as I inventoried the box; its going to be a slightly top heavy rig, battery compartment is oddly sized and I am one that likes to at least go an hour without swapping, so will be extending the compartment. Tires are a little bigger than specs listed, 115mm I measured 118. Probably going to go brushless (HH Stubby) to get some more wheel speed on it. Not a lot of flex in the plastic, much less than like the Axial stuff, more like MST.. a little concerning for sub freezing days and taking a tumble. Its going to look great, just don't think its going to be one of my better performers till maybe some mods come out.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

I'm STILL catching up!!! That looks GOOD Josh!! 👍👍😎 That Sport is actually making me want to get a TRX-4!! 😱 I swore I'd never touch one of those grossly overpriced Fan-Boy Rigs.... But THIS isn't one of those!! No gimmicks or Gizmos, just a good honest Truck, where gratefully, they left the Portal Axles!!! 😎😎👏👏👏👏 More importantly, I MAY actually be able to afford one. I like the Lift Kit! Looks like practically ANY "Good Ole Boy's" Truck. You'll find Thousands of them from Texas to Florida!! Like you, I prefer proper Handling and as low a CG as I can get.... But c'mon man.... Everyone needs at least ONE of those!! Carmine 💥 ⛽

[@00godlovesus]

RC kicks Ass!! Thanks Buddy

[@paultro8457]

Dam $175 is way to much in my opinion. Great video though. The truck looks great. 👍 👍

[@wzpu3283]

They sure are proud of that lift kit, based on their Snap-on Tools type of markup.

[@whendeathdeclareswar7458]

Paultro 84 cheat a little, I just bought a set of rear links and put them on the front. The problem is you increase the wheel base.

[@japox3388]

Thanks for sharing. Im planning to get a lift kit because of this video 😁👍👍 subscribed!

[@landis277]

You should put proline black mamba tires on it

[@andyb9994]

Bro that looks awesome...very cool...

[@jeffjackson215]

which truck would you say is the best for a trail truck?

[@troywilliams3535]

If I get the kit can I run Pro-Line super swampers 2.8 I know they make crawler tires now that are super swamper but I live on a farm and I have the Pro-Line super swampers already and trying to make sure they will fit

[@danielhaire659]

I want I see it go!!!

[@Slambone77]

Damn dude you murdered that thing! Lol. I was hoping to see you slam it as low as possible for crawling performance. Anyways cool for a basher now I guess.

[@xd_gangster693]

see what i would do with a trx4 and the lift kit is get the portal delete kit because i HATE portals but like the traxxas crawlers. then using the lift kit raise the truck up to make up for the portal delete

[@deborahinfinger5658]

So you pratically have to take apart the whole truck to do this

[@XSRCdesign]

I like this more than I expected.. how long till it’s for sale (still covered in mud)

[@blackman3551]

XSRCdesign Nice channel you got

[@blackman3551]

If you want you can check ares out American Made Rc You don’t have to but feel free to

[@TonysRcTechboom]

Thanks for sharing brother , great video 🇺🇸😊🇺🇸

[@prestonnewman5158]

I know what I'm doing when I get one 😍

[@everythingoff-road6637]

please please please please put black mambas on it!!!!!! Those tires and lift kit alone are gonna make me get the truck

[@ctchrisf]

What is the lowest car you can get those wheels to work on? looking for ultimate Gamber500 build. on a subie....

[@hectorl1363]

Looks good 👍 but the painted center caps in that color makes it look more like a toy. Black would have done well

[@humboldtrccrawlers3014]

Odd question, do you do podcasts with a bunch of funny fellows? If so I’ve been listening to them the last couple of days at work. You guys are a f@&$#ing riot.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I sure did. It was a great time. I moved away though and we had to end the podcast.

[@humboldtrccrawlers3014]

Harley Designs I had a feeling that was the case. I haven’t gotten to the end of the podcasts yet so I was unsure. Awesome project man!

[@BushmanofYukon]

Big city boys hate mud lol That looks sweet. I may do that to my Bronco!

[@ricklewis950]

Are you going to add any scale components or maybe new bumpers roof rack stuff like that??

[@4-WHEEL-DRIVE]

hi. does those tire will fit the trx4 defender with the suspension lift ??? thanks

[@STEVOD313]

Looks so sweet

[@brianmorrison2846]

what do you put on your tires? They look shiny and sticky.

[@skinanbonesOG]

@11.25 my 7 month old who i was feeding a bottle started to throw up a little bit. Not sure if he was trying to say something or not

[@drtmi8789]

LOL

[@bigchungus-oj8zz]

Lmao!

[@trialpsycho_rc]

Maybe best looking conversion for the trx with stock body..... nice job Josh

[@barharborbasher249]

Portals are terrible for wheel scrub lol speaking of Remember during your live stream I mentioned to you the next Vanquish release should be a Unimog with Vp portal axles.... the second part of that thought was Scoutifying the front clip it like some builds have done with Jeepamogs 🤘🙂

[@pancakeairsoft7145]

Looks rad dude love rc lifted cars looks nice with thoes mud tires I lifted my scx10 stock drive shafts are fine

[@TexasOatmeal]

Now that's sweet!

[@LEORedSun]

Should show the regular one next to the lift kit one.

[@robertopassante9311]

molto bello e come sempre presentato in maniera eccellente . le gomme sono incollate?

[@aaronpeters1770]

Buildn sumtn similar to yours.....what size pinion and spur are you using ?

[@jonah7844]

Great vid and build but you need brighter lights!

[@devdrc]

I love it! Very cool!

[@bryansaldana2630]

What are the best biggest tires for a Ford traxxas f150 Ford raptor

[@ssproductions8004]

Great review!

[@jacklin694]

Very cool,my style great video

[@davidmay9956]

How much did it cost in all minus the truck

[@mikes062]

Besides these tires, rc4wd mud bashers or narrowing emaxx tires are there any other options out there?

[@scottdashnaw2345]

Im seeing a straight axle monster truck in the trx's future...

[@thatsmyrc]

As they say if your going to be a bear be a grizzly bear.. THats a lift kit alright them tires 8-O lol I do like 'em

[@BlackMetalRC85]

that's really cool!!!

[@peterronzoni9264]

Nice looking mud truck! Does the lift kit give extra articulation or it is just to raise the body to allow for larger tires. Thank you!!

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

You don’t want more articulation. More flex will only hurt performance. Keep flex amount low! This is one of the biggest early mistakes new comers make in this type of RC

[@quintinholthaus8138]

How much did it cost you all together?

[@stevenlee6202]

Sweet

[@giorodriguez2127]

Good video 👍🏼👍🏼

[@mlevesque3022]

A mullet and your sister-aunt and you will be ready Cledus.

[@lospolloshermanos2692]

Is lifting trucks something you normally do?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Almost never.

[@stinky3shoes491]

Video of this bad boy running!!! PLEASE

[@ShenRC]

😊👍LOL! I truly hate mud.builds a mud truck! CLASSIC!

[@STEVOD313]

Shen RC its a beauty!!!

[@ShenRC]

😊👍It probably has a super amount of ground clearance now!

[@dennis586]

that looks good