Timestamps Exterior mods: 1:31 Chassis and Suspension: 8:08 How it all works together with crawl footage: 14:00

@aydenroark8182

13 күн бұрын

What chassis is it

You are the ultimate Guinea pig! Thanks for trying so many setups, will make it much easier to cherry pick the best parts after seeing your tests.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

I am very impressed with all those mods especially that flex and articulation. Well done‼️definitely the brass HC links is 🔥 😅

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Brass links FTW 😉

Looks amazing!! Try out Losi mini T rear shocks. Gives you around 10mm more travel and are oil filled

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I will give those a try! I do miss the smoothness of the oil shocks

@ajgray9353

Жыл бұрын

Idk if you saw but he did what you said. 👏🏼

Thank you for posting this update the bronco is definitely coming along with all the mods you have done‼️definitely flexes way more love the articulation on the suspension 😎👍🏽

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! It is coming along nicely!

I love it looks awesome, yeah those rims really complements the black body. Will catch you on the next one

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m really liking how it all looks together.

I just got one a week ago but I've gotten a bunch of stuff ordered already. Can't wait to get this thing all souped up!

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Have fun!

The thumbnail is freaking awesome! I just got the stock white one and a couple extra batteries. I love it! 😅

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

It's a fun truck! Enjoy! Thanks for watching

Crazy build man I have a 4M as well, going to follow your footsteps

Nice I was thinking of cutting the fenders off too thanks for the info

On the frame mount shocks replace the bolts where you mounted the shocks with the bumper mount bolts

Thanks for posting all of the cool things you’ve done! Towards the end you mentioned wanting to increase front weight. One thing I saw someone do with those wheels was replace the middle ring section on the back wheels with aluminum rather than brass to increase the front/rear bias.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Great idea! I’ve got extra Injora wheels I wonder if those rings will fit. I’ll give that a try!

@rcjoe406

Жыл бұрын

Coming for a 1/10 perspective I never add weight to the rear just more weight to drag up the climb

Hi bro 👋 Your build is looking pretty epic 💯 And you shared some great information thank you! Happy holidays 🧑‍🎄☃️🎄

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Happy holidays to you as well!

Love all the mods you did, it looks awesome 👍 can't wait till mine comes in. Great video and all the information you give

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I hope you love yours as much as I love ours!

To mod the suspension order the furitek frame rails. It is wider and that will clear the servo. Kind regards Jeremy

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I’m going to order one tomorrow I think! It looks great.

Yes! I’ve been waiting for this video

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I hope it was worth the wait!

Nice video! My Defender is being delivered today so I'm hyped to finally try out the TRX4M. I was checking out aftermarket parts and there really are some cool parts out there already

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Parts are coming out rapid fire now! Injora and Treal are really on the gas.

@MIKEC2000

Жыл бұрын

Just ordered my Defender right now lol 👍

🎉 Cool Content 🎉 Sir, You have a Nice Bronco!! I have the Blue-Grey one so far I've put brass plates, brass links, and brass bumper. I wanna tint the windows. I like your bumpers and your shock setup but I don't like that servo rub. That flex is crazy.

My son wanted to ask: what type of bead lock tire rims did you use on the trx4m rock terranes?

Very helpful 👍

Hey I love your builds you you’ve got some good talent I’m just curious if I have the trx4m lift kit will that work with these shocks

Check out Etsy there is a guy that sells a bumper delete kit to help with approach angle. Also saw a 3D printed interior with a driver hahaha.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I'll check that out, thanks!

Nice mods! Looks like that servo has an appointment with a dremel for a edge shave 🪒

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, and yes, that servo needs some body contouring!

Awesome looking rig.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's coming along really nicely.

@chaoshansen1665

Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see it in its final stage

ahhh YAY you did the wheel mounton back like in my comment in the first vid you made of the bronco. i run the same wheels and vented also i love them the stock foams are not bad for injora IMO specially when vented. i run the exact same wheels too man our brancos are almost identical

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Yes the spare tire tip was a great one! I agree about the foams: they’re really good considering how inexpensive the tire/wheel setup is. I did end up putting some flibberstufferz in but I haven’t tried them yet

@petejones6827

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers i was wondering myself if i cut a V into the foams would it keep alot of sidewall rigidniss and create more balloon effect

Seems like people are jumping on the Furitek since they’re first on the scene with a brushless motor. I’m trying to hold off until something more buttoned up shows up from either Holmes or HobbyWing because if you get the Lizard Ultimate ECS since it’s waterproof, it’s already going to get expensive.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I would love to try a Hobbywing setup. I hope we get some good options and some variety soon!

Ride’s beautiful

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Man you got some sick builds. Wish I had the money and experience you have in scx24s to just be able to know what works and looks killer. For only 1/24 scale man alive do these things get pricey quick lol

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! They get expensive real quick! But it's so enjoyable to build and tinker on them. I invested a lot up front but now I am really fortunate that the KZread channel kicks out enough money to fund exploratory upgrades. I am very grateful to you all, the audience, for that.

I was wondering if any1 knew a fix for my trx4m since when I push the shocks down they stick in that positions any fixes?

Nice build mate what are are those tires like compared to little guy racing swamp kings

Nice. Injora has the links as well. I have them on order as well as all the brass parts like knuckles, skid plate and what not.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Injora keeps slowly releasing things, which is killing me! I wish they’d drop them all at once so I can buy them in one shot and not wait for the overseas shipping! The suspense is killing me 😂

@rhensley05

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers furitek has a carbon fiber frame that has multiple holes for different shock mounting locations. Price is reasonable too. I ordered one.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

@@rhensley05 I just saw that! I am almost certainly going to order that. With those positions I think we can best utilize the stock shocks and keep that smooth action while gaining articulation.

@rhensley05

Жыл бұрын

I want the brushless system they sell.

@ravenhg

Жыл бұрын

@capecrawlers I​ love the videos your making. I’ve loved RC’s since i was little with my first cars The Hornet and RC10 Aluminum 😁 I’ve been watching the RC rock crawler videos and checking out what ones are out there and I’m loving the Traxxas 1/18 TRX-4M . I’m picking one up this week at my hobby store. I like your 2.1 setup a lot. If its not asking to much could you post the parts and links to the upgrades you did? There’s some I’m having trouble finding. Joe RC’s chassis kit, the steel driveshaft, which size Flubber Stufferz Slyme Ballz tire inserts just to name a few. Any and all help is greatly appreciated. It’s been easily 20 yrs since I’ve touched an RC car, this whole RTR thing is new to me as well lol😂

Is it just me or does the body come off too easily on this truck? It's my first crawler so I don't have anything to compare it to.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

As long as it doesn’t come off too easy unintentionally! It does come off easy, which is nice, but it should still be secure when fastened

@ll.7927

Жыл бұрын

U could put a foam piece behind clip so body is harder to come off.

@Manzbig08

5 ай бұрын

@@ll.7927appreciate you bro I’ve been fighting with mine

@Caliwarriorkent

11 күн бұрын

Bend the body clip outward so that when it locks it’s harder to pop off. Overtime these can bend inward (towards the bumper) causing it to come off

Do your shocks sit bottomed out?

Where did you buy the shock absorber for the Trx-4m model because I can't find it.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

These are what I am running: amzn.to/3Yi6kUI

Sounds like you’ve got a booger whistlin on ya

Furitek has the grasshopper chassis for this.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

It’s arriving in my mailbox Saturday 😎

The new furitek tr4m chassis looks really nice 👌

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@rhensley05

Жыл бұрын

I think it’s back ordered though. I ordered just not sure when it will ship.

I cut the factory injora foam down in those tires works wonders

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

That’s a great approach!

Love it 🔥🔥

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great video. I haven’t been able to find these shocks. Are they the 48mm double barrel! Thanks

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

They’re the 58mm shocks but I think they’re out of stock. I don’t see them online anymore

Would have used some Motherboard Stand offs to make the shock be away from the frame a little more

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thats a great idea

To keep the front end down for free couldnt you put a spare wheel on the bonnet/hood of the truck? the same wheel as the spare on the back then just play around with placement untill you get the balance right

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I’ve seen someone do that with a magnet on the inside of the spare and the underside of the hood. He would just toss the spare on the hood for climbs!

Have you tried using a different axle housing with a horizontal servo, like an FXC24 or SCX24? Not sure if they are wide enough though.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I have not. I like the Traxxas setup, so I am hoping someone will develop a modification to maintain the stock axles but flip the servo

I wonder if there is a way to put a bow in the chassis on each side of the servo to give it 1/8 or so of an inch of extra clearance at the servo

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I bet you could. In subsequent videos I found out how to get it to slide under the chassis and achieve some gnarly articulation.

Did you use stock Traxxas low gear plastic set or did you use steel ones from injora?

@CapeCrawlers

8 ай бұрын

Traxxas at first and eventually switched to Injora steel

He sure does like his insanely flexible suspension 😂

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Can't deny that!

I want!.. I want I want I want lol.

I was wondering when would be the first time I see some high clearance links for one of these

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I had some 3D printed ones on prior but these brass ones are sharp 👌🏻 I saw Injora just released some too

If you drill out the pivot balls to fit Traxxas shock bolt would that be better than removing the balls entirely?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea, and certainly a better option than running no pivot hardware! I may have to try that.

So, the shock you got, are they meant for the scx 1/24 because the link to the shocks brings me to the 58mm shocks, but it says they are for the 1/24 instead of the 1/18.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Yes they are. I retrofit them to the Traxxas. Not ideal, but they worked. I moved on to Losi mini B rear shocks all around and those are far superior to the scx24 shocks.

Hey just got a question for the Trx4m because the front doesn’t wanna go down all the way even without shocks it doesn’t wanna go down. I’m very new to the hobby so

@CapeCrawlers

2 ай бұрын

The front upper links are colliding with the servo mount. It's just how Traxxas designed it unfortunately. That setup will always limit your vertical axle drop.

@LMH710

2 ай бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers oh so there is no work around that flaw?

Where can I get the rear Bumper from? I know you said Joe's RC but have a username, or have a way where I can get one from??

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Here is his Etsy store: www.etsy.com/shop/JoRcs?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1378162028

Have you put spacers on the injora high clearance links?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I did not use the spacers

On your old set up how did you let your front links move up and down fully? I've got the Injora high clearance links and a Injora 11kg servo and I tried replicating your old setup but it seems like the shocks won't extend all the way, I really wanna save this and hope not to buy another Chassis

@CapeCrawlers

3 ай бұрын

I found the RC addiction 19 links were the links that allowed the front to drop the most. The problem is the linkage binds against the servo mount before the shocks fully extend

@Jr_thesender

3 ай бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers Okay thanks alot!

@Jr_thesender

3 ай бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers SO if i buy those links do you think that ill have a functional and similar set up as what Black Betty had

What wheels and tires are those?I’m loving the look of them

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Injora brass bead locks and 64mm rock terrain tires. Great combo!

@Beamerville

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Awesome build thank you for the videos, giving me some ideas for my build!

Idk if bc of my links or what but the front doesn't drop as good as your does. I still have the stock links on.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

The links I have are really nice, they pivot extremely well! RC Addictions 19 is where I got them.

I would like to know an idea how to build something for my TRX m4 rock crawler

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

What do you want to build?

How did you cut the inner fender flairs?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I trimmed off the fender flares and left the rest. I had to cut out the small plastic piece that holds the windows in, and the cross member in the front to hold on the wipers.

Which shock oil do you use?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Team Losi 20wt

The trx4m

It is hard to get one of these Traxxas trucks right now. I guess they are very popular. Thoughts?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

It depends where you are I guess. My local shop has them on hand and piles of parts and accessories. But other shops further away are totally sold out.

@alfredyost7972

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers I was able to get one directly from Traxxas. However , they are sold out too. They do still have some parts.

Did u have to glue tires to rims ? Mines keep coming off

@CapeCrawlers

9 ай бұрын

You shouldn’t have to with beadlock wheels. If installed correctly the tires shouldnt come off. Stock tires and wheels are different. Those things slid off all over the place! Big part of why I upgraded wheels and tires so quickly

@BOG-x

9 ай бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers haha thanks for responding. When I bought them they came with the rims and tires on already thinking I had to just screw it in. Then I realized I had to take the whole thing off . Worked out for me and love em

Are they just scx24 shocks?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Yes in this video they were. I have since went to Losi shocks and then to Injora 59MM

Man I need to chop my fenders but don't want it to look like crap! Wanna do mine?!

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

It was nerve-wracking enough doing my own! But at least Traxxas sells the fenders separately at a decent price, so even if you mess up it's not a terrible thing!

Adam!! That Bronco is SICK!! Dude, get in touch with me...seriously, I'm interested in doing a collaboration build with you...seriously.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Shoot me an email (address is in the description). Happy to chat about a collab.

So are you doing same mods on defender or different?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I'm doing something different. The Defender is really my sons rig and all he wants to do is drive it around with the utility trailer and haul snacks around LOL So I am doing more of a scale ovelander approach to that one.

Hey where did you find those shock mounts

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

JoRC’s: www.etsy.com/shop/JoRcs?fbclid=PAAaaBG6m7CTteK_-fKg_xYHou9g1Q9pWVohCbA3LksRyFmTgb_RL8Escnzqw&load_webview=1&bid=EAWL8bt6FGKe0J2RZcormjzUek7F

what nuts did you use for the rims because the rim has a small hole for the nut to go into but my tool doesn’t fit in there how did you do it?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I removed the six inner screws from the wheel. With those gone I can access the wheel nut to tighten/loosen it.

@ullisesarias3990

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers although you can take out the 6 screws but the tool doesn’t fit into the small hole the rim has how did you do it with that?

I need some ideas how to build a cool bridge that it could be left outside that the TRX 4 m that could be used all summer long I have all the material to build the bridge I just need some ideas

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

What material do you have? I used some sticks and rope to make my rope bridges, and those work well.

@jasonchausse1070

Жыл бұрын

Well I've got 4 pieces of plywood

@jasonchausse1070

Жыл бұрын

That I'm going to use for the base

@jasonchausse1070

Жыл бұрын

I got some White pine trim

@jasonchausse1070

Жыл бұрын

I'm going to make the bridge big enough to where the bronco can go underneath the as well

Please make a video about an aftermarket brushed motor that’s faster than Stock

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

For the TRX4M or for another brand?

@Rs817t

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers trx4m i have a max smasher with the speed motor and it’s completely different than the high speed gears on the trx4m

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

@@Rs817t I’ll keep my eyes open for a brushed replacement

@Rs817t

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers maybe try and fit a fms speed motor in it

When are we gonna be able to buy trx specific shocks

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully soon. I do miss the oil shocks and these powerhobby shocks are not ideal for this chassis

@gaffle-411

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers thanx for pointing that out. I have the Traxxas aftermarket shocks. I haven’t even open my trucks yet. Waiting for Xmas.

How did you make the stand to be more wide ??

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I used some extended hexes. Something like this: amzn.to/3ThV6Pl

@nbkxcustom4721

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers what mm did you use

Welp...got my Treal driveshaft on my 24 Gladiator...works pretty awesomely, & it doesn't unhook from me, unlike the stock one did, pretty happy with it. Recently, got me some 24 Trencher tires that are currently on my Gladiator also, looks pretty good until I get me some Treal wheels I'm interested in, to put on those tires & get away from the plastic wheels that come on them. #OneModAtATime #SlowlyButSurelyGettingItDone #ComingAlongNicely

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like good progress!

@RCCrawlerz209

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers Hell yeah, man! 😎🤙🏻

How big are the wheel spacers?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

+6mm I believe.

@THEhwCOLLECTOR

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers ordering now thanks!

Where do you buy the shocks

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

These are powerhobby 58mm. I got them from their ebay store.

@troutbum3977

Жыл бұрын

I bought the shocks but the screws they sent with do not work, and the original do not fit. What did you use?

Why do you have no springs on some of your vehicles

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

It allows me to mount the shocks down low for more axle drop but keep the vehicle height down and the center of gravity low.

@Go_kart_media13

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers ok

Wow it is very capable. Mine is mostly stock. On day 3 I stripped the plastic gears in my servo. Soon after that my drive shaft broke. Then my ESC burned out. Traxxas is sending me another one under warranty which is nice but they are out of stock. Seems to me like they build these to fail so they can sell upgrades. I'm really disappointed in mine so far. I am not abusing it. Just climbing rocks. I thought it was designed to do that.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that! My sons servo recently stripped but that’s the only issue we’ve had. I hope your next one treats you better!

Shave the servo

Looks goofy 😂

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Scale appearance has definitely gone out the window

let me buy it please

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I can't sell black Betty!

Man, I’m sorry but you ruined it putting friction shocks on it 😢

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

ehh, to each their own!

@smcarmel

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers I’m sure it still does better than any scx24 lol

Mehh , looks un scale. Are you just going for performance? Lol where's the fenders? Hard to believe people think that looks good but we make them how we want em!

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Oh yea, I left the scale look behind in this one, which I am okay with. I like a blend of performance and aesthetics, and that oftentimes does not appear truly scale. I cut the fender flares off to make room for the big tires. I will likely keep my sons Defender close to stock to maintain a scale overlander look. The bronco will push the envelope for performance.

@thereviewguy5598

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers looks pretty badass

@shaneanderson2978

Жыл бұрын

Scale is cheese go big or go home

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

@@shaneanderson2978 love it 🤘🏻

@barrelbum1016

Жыл бұрын

That’s your opinion... not everyone cares about scale. Performance is king in most cases. My opinion

A wider frame would definitely solve the servo clearance problem

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Yes and it sounds like furitek may have solved it with their new chassis

Lol it’s ur fault I’m heading to my hobby shop in an hour to get one I’ve bes stuck trying to figure out if an scx24 or trx4m I’m still fighting in my head on which one got 1 hour to decide lol

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Which did you choose?

@oakdizzle79

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers Trx4m in black

How did u get the wheels out so far and how far can u go

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

This has hex extensions from Treal on it. They're +6mm I believe

@oakdizzle79

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers got them ordered been watching u videos to see what to get lol