I bought a TRX4 Sport so I could follow along with you and Matt on the budget build, really like your bumper mod and Matt's mod of the main support, thanks for the great ideas!
One of the first things I did to my sport was to flip the front bumper mount and cut off the reciever hitch on the back. Out of all the mods I did, i think it was the best for increased performance. Looks better too
On my tactical I brought the front bumper in as much as I could and lowered the body as much after 1 or 2 runs. Had to trim a little but it was worth it. My trailer hich is still on and it now has a nice rock rash almost wearing through it.
Nifty bumper mod. I mainly trail ride my TRX-4 Sport in the desert around Las Vegas so I didn't bother modding my bumpers. Still in the stock positions. I think the steepest inclines I attempt are around 30 to 40°.
Funny , on my Bronco I inverted the front bumper mount and bought another front mounted and inverted it on the rear, but I bought Hot Racing aluminum ones to help eliminate chassis flex. Also installed a set of Hot racing aluminum bumpers. All the same ideas, works great!
Hi Josh....just a tip I'm sure you're aware or but for people that want even more "tuck" or approach angle....just Dremel-off the "stops" on the bumper mount and take off some material(from the bottom back) next to the side holes on the mount to accommodate the rising in the front part of the frame. I was able to move my bumper back well over a half inch.
Good work. 👍 I also modified the front battery tray they sell and making it work as a winch/battery mount. Only extra free mod I would recommend is cutting off the back half of cage. Like you said every little bit helps. It still looks killer but handles sidehills that much better. I mounted all the accessories to remaining cage. Fire extinguisher on uprights on cage that's left. And left the small bottom portions on truck bed to mount the sand ramps on one side and shovel/axe/jack on other side. And I actually like the look better now so it's a win/win for me. Looking forward to see if you change the rack in the future
Was the first free mod I did. Leaving the stock bumpers, they look very good, the plastic is very strong and keep weight down on the truck as apposed to metal ones that will not slide as easily as the hard plastic ones.
The receiver hitch can be flipped with some trimming as well. Also, put some 14mm spacers between the running board and the body. Makes a huge difference.
Major improvement. I am in the decision phase between the scx10ii and this truck for my son and I. Based on what you just did plus countless others saying Trx4 is the way to go, I've made my choice. Im a new subscriber and really enjoying your content so far, keep um coming, looking forward to what you do next.
As for your question, yes I’ll absolutely be looking at exploring these free options that increase approach and departure angles on my TRX-4 kit build. I enjoy subtle mods - where you can tell it’s different, you can see it performs better, but until you look close you may not see what the mods were at first. Well done sir! 👍✌️
Got a n original kit and put a proline k10 stepside body. Did the same bumper mount swap, kept the front bumper and printed a much better tube type rear bumper to match the stepside bed.
Did the bumper mount flip on my TRX4 awhile ago. I am planning a different route by underdrive in the read vs overdrive in the front, hope to get the same results.
I really appreciate you showing the difference between the stock TRX and the modified. once you get the modified truck running it would be great if you could show running difference between the stock and the modified. Such as climbing Hills, Hill descent and also driving on certain angles to see which modification helps the truck. Also installing the overdrive gears would it primarily be for a crawler or could you use the overdrive gears and keep it a trail truck/ crawler as well?
it would also be great to see the turning radius of the stock trx4 vs the modded trx4 with the overdrive gears to see if it helps it make a tighter turn.
I took my bumpers off my dentside bronco and put a proline 81 bronco body on with its bumpers. Still get scale points for bumpers with out having to worry as much about approach amd departure angles.
Thanks for the great tips on approach angle and depart, have always worked on that but you have it down. Thank you 🏁👻👍.time to get to work on the Element s app. and dep. angles. We usually try to modify stock stuff first, then aftermarket parts later on.
I would cut the rear of the frame down. Think you need a total of 3” of over hang with the chassis past center line of the axle tubes. Bobbed the bed afterwards.
Flipping the bumper mounts over was definitely one of the first mods I did to mine. Quick question, what was the reason you chose to overdrive the front axle instead of underdrive the rear?
Free Mod. Flip the Stock Shocks upside Down. Of course open them up and massage the innards a little. I got mine to cycle like butter with a little time and attention and 10wgt oil... Free Mod. Also you can tuck the rear bumper in further Trim off the last hole on each frame rail in the rear section of the frame and drill new holes in front to line up with the mount. thus using all 4 original screws. These were my first mods when the Defender first came out. There is also a way to get a little more steering. Free Mod... Don't tell everyone but you can trim the steering bump stops and get a couple more degrees... Your Welcome.
Hey Josh. Good morning. Just Curious why you'd overdrive the front instead of underdriving the rear? You can always gear-up from the smallest pinion but not down....or am I getting ahead of you and your just going to underdrive the rear next week? Hahaha
I immediately went with both overdrive front and underdrive rear gearing; but, found it to be too much when sidehilling. Made the rear of the truck not track well behind the fronts. So, one or the other was the way to go for my typical crawling.
@@billderas3420 I figured that'd happen....I usually just underdrive the rear. I like the way Josh covered the benefit of over driving the front or underdriving the rear. I've been explaining it the same way...it really works....like you said...the rear sliding down on side-hilling is the only "down" I've seen.
Hi, be careful when ordering the Overdrive gears, I ordered a set TRA8287R which are not overdrive, they are the stock replacements and not I have to return them. TRA8287 is correct ones.
If having a lift kit installed on the trx4 defender and performing the same work you did, I’m assuming I would get the same results if not, better? I’m also waiting on some new hyrax 1.9 wheels and tires to put on the defender, kind of the same size as the stock tires that came with the trx4. I’m also assuming with those new tires I’ll have better grip and clearance with your mod ?
The hyrax are bigger than the stock trx4 tires and a lift kit will not increase crawling performance, it will increase your muddin ability but that's about it.
That’s not true, 13% is plenty of overdrive to make a substantial difference. 26%+ is so much that it will effect a lot of other things such as sidehilling even. It works in comp only type setups but not something I’d run regularly.
I own almost all of the TRX4 platforms, honestly the unlocking diffs are not something I ever use. All it does is decrease it’s capability off road unless you’re trying to make it do 70mph.
I'm glad you did some pushing on the truck at the end. Phew, I was worried.
I don’t get loose, I stay loose!
The best modifications are the free modifications 👍.
Cutting the sides and raising the rockers helps also. Good work.
I bought a TRX4 Sport so I could follow along with you and Matt on the budget build, really like your bumper mod and Matt's mod of the main support, thanks for the great ideas!
I ended up using vanquish bumpers and doing the flips. They tuck so nicely
Flipped my mounts same as you did on my trx4runner and made huge difference
One of the first things I did to my sport was to flip the front bumper mount and cut off the reciever hitch on the back. Out of all the mods I did, i think it was the best for increased performance. Looks better too
Saw this video yesterday, and did this mod today. Holy cow it looks mean, thabks for showing me another cool thing I can do at home for free!
Thank you Sir!!!!! Love The Trx4 5 Videos from you. Very good
On my tactical I brought the front bumper in as much as I could and lowered the body as much after 1 or 2 runs. Had to trim a little but it was worth it. My trailer hich is still on and it now has a nice rock rash almost wearing through it.
Nifty bumper mod. I mainly trail ride my TRX-4 Sport in the desert around Las Vegas so I didn't bother modding my bumpers. Still in the stock positions. I think the steepest inclines I attempt are around 30 to 40°.
Funny , on my Bronco I inverted the front bumper mount and bought another front mounted and inverted it on the rear, but I bought Hot Racing aluminum ones to help eliminate chassis flex. Also installed a set of Hot racing aluminum bumpers. All the same ideas, works great!
You guys are the main men when it comes to rc😊👍
It's okay to not have music blasting josh!
Hi Josh....just a tip I'm sure you're aware or but for people that want even more "tuck" or approach angle....just Dremel-off the "stops" on the bumper mount and take off some material(from the bottom back) next to the side holes on the mount to accommodate the rising in the front part of the frame. I was able to move my bumper back well over a half inch.
Good work. 👍 I also modified the front battery tray they sell and making it work as a winch/battery mount. Only extra free mod I would recommend is cutting off the back half of cage. Like you said every little bit helps. It still looks killer but handles sidehills that much better. I mounted all the accessories to remaining cage. Fire extinguisher on uprights on cage that's left. And left the small bottom portions on truck bed to mount the sand ramps on one side and shovel/axe/jack on other side. And I actually like the look better now so it's a win/win for me. Looking forward to see if you change the rack in the future
Great video! I like the idea of keeping stock parts when they work. I really like what you did with the bumpers and mounts.
I like the idea of switching the bumper mounts around. That is my plan the next time I work on my Sport.
Was the first free mod I did. Leaving the stock bumpers, they look very good, the plastic is very strong and keep weight down on the truck as apposed to metal ones that will not slide as easily as the hard plastic ones.
The receiver hitch can be flipped with some trimming as well. Also, put some 14mm spacers between the running board and the body. Makes a huge difference.
Just great 👌👍💪
Nice bumper mod I really like them free mods.
Major improvement. I am in the decision phase between the scx10ii and this truck for my son and I. Based on what you just did plus countless others saying Trx4 is the way to go, I've made my choice. Im a new subscriber and really enjoying your content so far, keep um coming, looking forward to what you do next.
Wait for the ae element.... better than both
I'm starting with the free bumper mods first, thanks for the info!
Excellent. Free vids were cool. That was a major improvement on approach/ departure angles! Thank you!
As for your question, yes I’ll absolutely be looking at exploring these free options that increase approach and departure angles on my TRX-4 kit build. I enjoy subtle mods - where you can tell it’s different, you can see it performs better, but until you look close you may not see what the mods were at first. Well done sir! 👍✌️
Got a n original kit and put a proline k10 stepside body. Did the same bumper mount swap, kept the front bumper and printed a much better tube type rear bumper to match the stepside bed.
Love those free mods. They show creativity; the heart of vehicle modification. -"Angry" Dave
Did the bumper mount flip on my TRX4 awhile ago. I am planning a different route by underdrive in the read vs overdrive in the front, hope to get the same results.
Wow, it is very complex and to built, good work brother
I really appreciate you showing the difference between the stock TRX and the modified. once you get the modified truck running it would be great if you could show running difference between the stock and the modified. Such as climbing Hills, Hill descent and also driving on certain angles to see which modification helps the truck. Also installing the overdrive gears would it primarily be for a crawler or could you use the overdrive gears and keep it a trail truck/ crawler as well?
Makes a great trail truck too, will help with steering and climbing but not be so hard on the drivetrain.
it would also be great to see the turning radius of the stock trx4 vs the modded trx4 with the overdrive gears to see if it helps it make a tighter turn.
I took my bumpers off my dentside bronco and put a proline 81 bronco body on with its bumpers. Still get scale points for bumpers with out having to worry as much about approach amd departure angles.
Thanks for the great tips on approach angle and depart, have always worked on that but you have it down. Thank you 🏁👻👍.time to get to work on the Element s app. and dep. angles. We usually try to modify stock stuff first, then aftermarket parts later on.
I have the chassis kit and I cut the bumper mounts and turned them around to give better clearence.
Great series,
Huge difference! I like your guys different approach to upgrades so far. Curious what overlap of mods there will be by the end
I’m positive there will be lots of overlap, but we’ll try and keep it interesting!
I would cut the rear of the frame down. Think you need a total of 3” of over hang with the chassis past center line of the axle tubes. Bobbed the bed afterwards.
Nice brother
The bumper swapping and body trimming is great hack
Free upgrades ftw!
I did the same free mods to my sport huge difference on the trail
Flipping the bumper mounts over was definitely one of the first mods I did to mine. Quick question, what was the reason you chose to overdrive the front axle instead of underdrive the rear?
Do both, but front is more impressive/bang for the buck.
I’m doing that to mine and nice seeing you at Proline ...
Great job 😀 👍🤙👍
Building mine currently... I’ll be doing the free99 bumper mod.. lol thanks!
I have thought about it, and with how beat up my Bronco body has gotten, I may just consider doing it soon.
Free Mod. Flip the Stock Shocks upside Down. Of course open them up and massage the innards a little. I got mine to cycle like butter with a little time and attention and 10wgt oil...
Free Mod. Also you can tuck the rear bumper in further Trim off the last hole on each frame rail in the rear section of the frame and drill new holes in front to line up with the mount. thus using all 4 original screws.
These were my first mods when the Defender first came out. There is also a way to get a little more steering. Free Mod... Don't tell everyone but you can trim the steering bump stops and get a couple more degrees...
Your Welcome.
Great mods josh 👏
Hey Josh.
Good morning.
Just Curious why you'd overdrive the front instead of underdriving the rear?
You can always gear-up from the smallest pinion but not down....or am I getting ahead of you and your just going to underdrive the rear next week?
Hahaha
I immediately went with both overdrive front and underdrive rear gearing; but, found it to be too much when sidehilling. Made the rear of the truck not track well behind the fronts. So, one or the other was the way to go for my typical crawling.
@@billderas3420 I figured that'd happen....I usually just underdrive the rear.
I like the way Josh covered the benefit of over driving the front or underdriving the rear. I've been explaining it the same way...it really works....like you said...the rear sliding down on side-hilling is the only "down" I've seen.
Thank your sir!! soo good. just a bit more light in your room while filming
Pretty cool! Well that vs410 Builders kit fit the Vanquish Ripper
No, I tried (even with cutting the chassis).
Thanks for your expertise
What do you use to cut the hitch receiver. Brother.
Hi, be careful when ordering the Overdrive gears, I ordered a set TRA8287R which are not overdrive, they are the stock replacements and not I have to return them. TRA8287 is correct ones.
What does overdrive do at top speed? Will it damage anything
I was thinking of making my own front bumper for my trx 4 tactical.
Can use Traxxas OD gear to other axle i mean other brand...
You look even younger with the new beard trim.
With the traxxas servo and hobbywing esc do you need a BEC kit? or is there enough power in the esc to handle that servo?
The 1080 has a beefy internal BEC and handles it well.
Can u talk more about the servo you are using? Please from traxxas thx
Will that same gearset work in the selectable diff as well, or sport/locked only?
Yes it will
Does that overdrive gear add any stress to the transfer case? I have a trx4 with selectable locking axles
Yeah it adds stress but it’s not a real concern on the TRX4.
Would you still be able to run on the Trail with the over drive? Or would you break the transmission?
You’ll still be able to trail. 13% will be noticeable but not a major issue.
If having a lift kit installed on the trx4 defender and performing the same work you did, I’m assuming I would get the same results if not, better? I’m also waiting on some new hyrax 1.9 wheels and tires to put on the defender, kind of the same size as the stock tires that came with the trx4. I’m also assuming with those new tires I’ll have better grip and clearance with your mod ?
The work I did would benefit any setup, however the lift kit is not something I’d install unless for a mud truck personally.
The hyrax are bigger than the stock trx4 tires and a lift kit will not increase crawling performance, it will increase your muddin ability but that's about it.
You'll need rear under drive as well for it to make a difference.
That’s not true, 13% is plenty of overdrive to make a substantial difference. 26%+ is so much that it will effect a lot of other things such as sidehilling even. It works in comp only type setups but not something I’d run regularly.
I tried just front at first..didnt help much..much better with both.
If it wasn't true you still added it by week 8 lol
If the defender's front grille didn't get in the way I would totally do this.
Hi, what size the overdrive gear?
Where did you find the od gears?everywhere I've looked is sold out.even from traxxas directly.
I’ve been gathering parts for weeks/months at this point.
How do you feel about marine greese inside axles??
Works fine. Tons of grease options and many of them will get the job done.
Is there a particular reason for going overdrive in the front rather than choosing underdrive in the rear?
I think this kit is already gear pretty low, so I chose the overdrive first. I actually have the under drive as well but not sure I’ll use both.
OK, thanks. Appreciate the reply 👍🏼
Flipped mine out of the box, then made bumpers
Does vanquish make over drive gears for the scx10 ii?
Nope.
🤷🏼♂️🤣🤦🏼♂️
What's the part number for that Dewalt driver?
Linked it in the description 👍🏻 it’s the N2 version that has the clutch. Make sure you get that one specifically.
Can I use the same overdrive on the TRX Bronco?
Absolutely
Do they make overdrive gears for scx10 II?
Yes
www.rpphobby.com/product_p/hotscxt9278.htm
@@RUSERIOUS76 boom racing also sells a set , but they are back ordered all the time
What % overdrive are the traxxas OD gears you used?
That info is in the video, I put text on the screen with the percentage. I believe it’s around 12%
I love the idea of gaining performance, but I would never raise the bumpers because imo it looks bad
Don't bug them 😂
cheep and easy mods...good job ...so who won the pbf build off...
Find out Friday!
Great video! I noticed your wheel hexes need to be flipped, the flange goes to the inside of the truck, it kisses on the bearing.
Whoops! I knew that too. I’ll make sure and get it flipped.
No differentials? Almost wanted to buy the car. Never without differentials
I own almost all of the TRX4 platforms, honestly the unlocking diffs are not something I ever use. All it does is decrease it’s capability off road unless you’re trying to make it do 70mph.
Does it weird anyone else out when they realize they are wearing the same shirt as Josh in his videos?
Best shirt ever though! The soft material version is amazing.
No bumpers at all