Traxxas TRX-4 Switchable 2WD / 4WD Mod - Cheap, Simple, HOW TO GUIDE!

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  • Опубликовано: 31 янв 2025

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  • @Jasonoid
    @Jasonoid  3 года назад +5

    Do any of you have a TRX-4? What mods have you done to yours?

    • @tacotuesday8207
      @tacotuesday8207 3 года назад +2

      I just bought a kit! I'm super excited to get it I had an idea on how to hook it to a servo but it's hard to explain

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад +2

      @@tacotuesday8207 keep me updated, that would be super awesome

    • @Ligma_Bauls
      @Ligma_Bauls 3 года назад +2

      I’ve got a trx4 sport, but basically converted it to the 1979 blazer but without the 2 speed or the locking diffs

  • @djrodriguez6582
    @djrodriguez6582 2 года назад +3

    Finished this mod yesterday. Works great. My sliding sleeve was a loose tho, so i added a bit of glue on the splines WITHOUT the sleeve on it, let it dry completely, and now when the sleeve slides over it there is plenty of friction to keep it in place. Thanks for the how-to!

  • @TheAmericanUhate
    @TheAmericanUhate 2 года назад +6

    This is an old mod I remember from about 15 years ago. People used shift forks with a collar glued to the shaft that needs to slide, and a servo selected 2wd/4wd

  • @enpragma
    @enpragma 11 месяцев назад +4

    Thank you for using metric measurements

  • @jeroenbazelmans722
    @jeroenbazelmans722 5 месяцев назад +1

    Good explanation, good camera work. Ordering parts !!❤

  • @Timsfpvshow
    @Timsfpvshow 3 года назад +4

    this is an awesome concept bud. ive always thought it would be cool to go from 4 wheel to 2 wheel drive for better high speed turns without flipping my trx4 over. cool

  • @B25BOMERLOVER
    @B25BOMERLOVER 3 года назад +5

    Hello great job. Maybe if you put a bearing on the sleeve that moves back and forth you can attach a cable to the bearing and use a servo to engage and disengage four wheel drive?

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад +6

      It's possible, I'll have to mess with this more in the winter months haha

    • @paulschryer9571
      @paulschryer9571 2 года назад +1

      - Hey, THANK YOU Glen !!! 👍😉

  • @Toadster250
    @Toadster250 2 года назад +4

    I just came across this video. Thanks for giving me credit for the idea. Nice work taking the time to make the video and getting measurements for people. I still have mine and haven’t broken anything on it yet. It has come unglued on me and kind of slid out of position once or twice.
    I probably got the idea from a product I installed on an old 4wheeler I had that gave me switchable 2 to 4WD made by Warn. It replaced the front drive shaft with one that could be disconnected with a cable.
    I honestly figured some manufacturers of aftermarket RC car parts would have come out with something like this a long time ago and made it servo actuated but I guess not. They make complete metal drive shafts for them, how hard would it be to make one that is switchable like this?

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  2 года назад +2

      It sure took me awhile to get the sizing and everything right LOL. I watched your video so many times!

  • @joshkoski537
    @joshkoski537 3 года назад +3

    Doing this for the donuts alone and to make easy yet hard trail scenarios for 2wd

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад +2

      It's been an awesome mod, it's fun to make the trail scenarios harder!

  • @enpragma
    @enpragma 11 месяцев назад

    I like that you sanded the shaft for bearing fitment. I wonder if putting the shaft in the freezer would have helped instead? We used to do that when pressing bearings onto a shaft. Freeze the shaft and heat the bearing (oil cooker) 5:18

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  11 месяцев назад +1

      That might work too, sanding was easier for me.

    • @enpragma
      @enpragma 11 месяцев назад

      @@Jasonoid Either way, your creation is amazing, thank you!

  • @stephanevallee684
    @stephanevallee684 3 года назад +2

    Good like pretty easy with your video… just wait for the back order traxxas part and go for it !

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад +1

      It's on back order now? LAME!

    • @stephanevallee684
      @stephanevallee684 3 года назад +1

      @@Jasonoid yes 8250 b/o at my to hobby shop î’m in Quebec, Canada

  • @priceks
    @priceks 20 дней назад

    Thx for doing this video. Great idea!

  • @chadzigler
    @chadzigler 3 года назад +1

    i made mine, videos of it on my channel. spent way more money to modify it. that was my first idea for my trx4 bronco, but i wanna switch via servo. so went out and bought scx10 gear box and vanquish hurts v2 with dig, servo, $80 controller to control 2 servos, end points. i didn't connect the dig, just modified the traxxas chassis with scx10 chassis to line the holes up. i did have to buy 3 gear to go in the gear box so the selectors can mount to them. even with the scx10 axles, drive shafts still angled, was leanin too far one way. so i modified it more, with chunk of wood to have it centered out. scx10 axles, servo on axles, eliminates the stress, weight on the servo if it was still on the chassis, be goin through servos like nothin. even the 23kg powerhd was strugglin, whinin when it was stock height or lifted . servo on axle is a big plus. i got parts for the trx4 front axle for to make it 4 link, servo on axle. for my next truck i be gettin one day. 9kg stock servo lasted a week. the blazer or the new bronco i might get, not gonna mod it. just make it 4 link conversion, servo on axle, stock servo still be livin

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад

      Must have missed this notification, that's awesome! Thanks for sharing your idea with us!

    • @chadzigler
      @chadzigler 3 года назад

      @@Jasonoid it did cost a lot of money and time though, my next trx4 will have stock everything, but gonna buy another traxxas trx 2 speed transmission, drive shafts to mess around with just to tinker with lol. the vanquish hurtz v2 with dig, mainly a add on box to the scx10 transmission. traxxas trx gear box be too big. but some reason there's a way to mount a servo mount on the traxxas trx 4 2 speed transmission, be little modifications. always best to buy a another one to work with

  • @rileysvideos2059
    @rileysvideos2059 2 года назад +1

    Awesome work! Subbed

  • @JMCKAY351
    @JMCKAY351 2 года назад +2

    Hi, very cool idea, would definitely love this for my bronco, do u make and sell this kit?

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  2 года назад +3

      I included all the parts I used in the video description so you can build it.

  • @djrodriguez6582
    @djrodriguez6582 2 года назад +1

    Did you lose any crawling performance from your driveshaft not being able to telescope?

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  2 года назад +1

      There was no performancs change to my driveshaft after this mod

  • @juliencormier7122
    @juliencormier7122 3 года назад +2

    Did you find a way to use a servo to change it from 2wd to 4wd ? I liked the idea so much i did it on mine

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад +1

      No, still a manual switch on mine. Love the mod though!

    • @juliencormier7122
      @juliencormier7122 3 года назад +1

      @@Jasonoid yes really good. I always wanted a transfer case that change from 2wd to 4 but this little mod is cheaper

  • @prophetate
    @prophetate 2 года назад +1

    super cool!

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  2 года назад +2

      It's been a fun mod!

  • @jstsumguy29
    @jstsumguy29 3 года назад +1

    Did you try freezing the shaft first the slipping the bearings on sometimes that works.

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад +2

      Each shaft and bearing was slightly different. Some fit very smoothly and some didn't. I could have tried freezing it but the metal is so small it would have heated up very quickly. Sanding it down seemed to work well.

  • @WhatAboutRC
    @WhatAboutRC Год назад

    Im sure you could mod the front diff and do this using the servo thats already there. Make it so its 2wd or 4wd locked front diff.

  • @nickosterhout
    @nickosterhout 3 года назад +2

    Heck yeah man. I'm shopping for a TXR4 now and want something that has switch on the fly four wheel drive. Wish it was a stock option but I'm not opposed to doing some custom work. Well done, son!

    • @chadzigler
      @chadzigler 2 года назад +1

      be nice if traxxas had that option, be little more than all wheel drive rock crawlers. real trucks uses transfer cases. but for that type of set up, might not work with the suspension pressin down on it, since it's a long metal rod

  • @3006USMC
    @3006USMC 3 года назад +1

    This is Genius !!! Put a Patten this!!!!
    Make these for sale and you will sell a TON!

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад +1

      Well I kinda used the other guys idea as mentioned in the video and made specific steps so others could build it. So it's not originally mine. Pretty awesome mod though!

  • @welcome2myworld1.o89
    @welcome2myworld1.o89 2 года назад +1

    My Halo warthog trx6 is about to have selectable 1 wheel peel to 6 wheel drive haha!

  • @richardabston9601
    @richardabston9601 2 года назад +1

    Love it

  • @GeezerGramps
    @GeezerGramps 3 года назад +2

    That is a neat idea but you need to be careful when you in gaged the 4wd to not get the driveshafts out of phase

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад +1

      How does that happen? I haven't heard of that issue before.

    • @GeezerGramps
      @GeezerGramps 3 года назад +2

      @@Jasonoid both u-joints should face the same direction or it causes vibration. Do a google search on driveshaft phase I’m sue it will explain it better.

    • @shaynejenkins446
      @shaynejenkins446 3 года назад +1

      @@Jasonoid lol

    • @Toadster250
      @Toadster250 2 года назад +1

      @@GeezerGramps this is a true statement but for these RC cars and no one riding inside to feel the vibration so it doesn’t matter that much.

  • @iconone5
    @iconone5 3 года назад +1

    Could you use this as a dig by adding a servo? Would it love the rear wheels or just free roll?

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад +2

      If you could 3d print a mount, I'm sure it's possible!

  • @ulferiksen
    @ulferiksen 2 года назад +1

    Hello. What size of bearing did you use on this axel

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  2 года назад +1

      All the parts I used for the build are linked in the video description.

  • @rayjones201
    @rayjones201 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for the tutorial! I did that same to the rear as well. FWD/RWD/4WD/4X4

    • @averyrc1634
      @averyrc1634 Год назад

      That was my thought it would have dig now

  • @marissaterwilliger8070
    @marissaterwilliger8070 2 года назад +1

    I know this is old video but have you figured out how to put a servo on it yet

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  2 года назад +1

      No servo idea yet. I bet if someone had a 3d printer they could come up with some sort of mount to make it automated. I don't have a 3d printer.

    • @marissaterwilliger8070
      @marissaterwilliger8070 2 года назад

      @@Jasonoid I think I might an idea of to put a servo on I'll let you know

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  2 года назад +1

      @@marissaterwilliger8070 Cool!

  • @geraldlebeau6973
    @geraldlebeau6973 3 года назад +1

    Will that front axle just Freewheel with the portal axles

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад

      When the "sliding shaft" is disengaged, the wheels just spin freely without any resistance. Rear wheel drive basically.

  • @jasonkwiatkowski7702
    @jasonkwiatkowski7702 3 года назад +1

    For people making these I would keep in mind that the TRX4 models come in different wheelbase length and if you have the longer then it’s going to change the measurement of the cuts

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад +1

      Good point, I'm curious how much it would differ.

    • @rarbona
      @rarbona 3 года назад +3

      its the same on both. only the rear shaft is longer. the front is the same for all 4 wheelbase options.

    • @jasonkwiatkowski7702
      @jasonkwiatkowski7702 3 года назад +1

      @@rarbona until you get the guys like me that adjusted there bars to be different wheelbases for specific bodies and if the measurement is not just right on the cuts the axle will bind on flex in the suspension still a good idea I just think people should get there own measurements

    • @rarbona
      @rarbona 3 года назад +2

      @@jasonkwiatkowski7702 well obviously if your changing all your links and suspenaion geometry for some reason everything will be custom. but the trx has 4 different mounting locations for the rear axle to give u 4 different wheel bases. 11.9 12.3 12.8 and 13.2. so its really easy to pick a body that fits. the 2 shorter lengths use one set of rear links and the shorter shaft. and the longer 2 use a longer shaft and links. traxxas even makes conversion kits to go between the 2 easliy if you want to switch

  • @jstsumguy29
    @jstsumguy29 3 года назад +1

    Do you have yellow fog lights in the grill? If so where did you get them?

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад +2

      It's a diy led light bar, I took apart a harbor freight handheld battery powered light and installed it in there, I run it off a 1s lithium battery.
      The light is white, not really yellow even though the it appears yellow

    • @jstsumguy29
      @jstsumguy29 3 года назад +1

      @@Jasonoid I would like to find some old school yellow fog lights for my blazer

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад +2

      Probably have to do something custom haha

  • @hervedesmeules6412
    @hervedesmeules6412 2 года назад +2

    Real car or RC, all driveshaft have a kind of "telescopic" mouvment to accomodade the geometry of the suspension. No problem on flat floor but hard for the mecanic in crawling rock.

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  2 года назад +1

      The mod allows for plenty of movement.

  • @sammygonzalez7627
    @sammygonzalez7627 3 года назад +1

    Did the shaft and bearings come with the kit ?

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад

      No, but all the links are in the video description.

  • @OllisRCCars
    @OllisRCCars 3 года назад +2

    Cool Video👍 I subscribed

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @dustin6828
    @dustin6828 Год назад

    Tap it with a screw versus using glue.
    Edit: it will allow you to remove the new set screw to remove the piece that accesses the Allen screw

  • @Lokithefeline
    @Lokithefeline 3 года назад +1

    i see one problem with this, when engaged in 4wd, that little bit of teeth thats ingaging will wear out fast under load. over time. especially with brushless

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад +2

      I've been using it quite a bit still no issues. I run the stock motor though. All cheap and replaceable parts too.

  • @reddeerrebelrc6674
    @reddeerrebelrc6674 2 года назад

    I did it on a rig 10 years ago with a servo..easy

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  2 года назад

      You should put up a video of it on the RUclipss, tons of people would find that helpful!

    • @reddeerrebelrc6674
      @reddeerrebelrc6674 2 года назад

      @@Jasonoid 10 years ago I didn't even have a phone that took video

    • @reddeerrebelrc6674
      @reddeerrebelrc6674 2 года назад

      @STEVE VENTO wouldn't have any idea where pics would be from 10 yrs ago...

  • @ericstephens3872
    @ericstephens3872 3 года назад

    Dude that's cool

  • @jstsumguy29
    @jstsumguy29 3 года назад

    I’m trying to figure out how to get the horn working on my dual ess.

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад

      I don't have the horn configured, I didn't know that was an option! I'll have to check that.

    • @jstsumguy29
      @jstsumguy29 3 года назад

      @@Jasonoid yea that’s the yellow wire but you have to hook it up to your computer and get the dual ess software which is free btw. It has hundreds of different engine sounds and horns to pick from even make it sound like a turbo.

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад +1

      @@jstsumguy29 thanks for the heads up! I have that software installed, I chose the 79 Camero muscle car sound for my truck. Sounds sick!

  • @dubbleportion
    @dubbleportion 3 года назад

    Wow awesome thanks

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад

      Most welcome 😊

  • @jrc-fabs1634
    @jrc-fabs1634 3 года назад +1

    Sneak in a servo then it would be rlly awesome

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад +1

      Yep, not sure how that design would work. You got any ideas?

    • @jrc-fabs1634
      @jrc-fabs1634 3 года назад +1

      @@Jasonoid 3D printer would help in this situation. I you got a heat sink style micro servo mount to attach to the motor with a high leverage lung for the servo to move. Idk if that would work but that’s an idea of mine

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад +1

      @@jrc-fabs1634 yeah, thatd be pretty cool

  • @WC12VALVE
    @WC12VALVE 3 года назад

    Is it still holding up have you broke anything because of it?

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад

      Still going good. I have taken this mod a couple really good crawls no issues. Also have done lots and lots of dirt drifting and doughnuts and no issues yet. Even if something was to break, a simple drive shaft replacement is super cheap. It's totally worth it!

    • @WC12VALVE
      @WC12VALVE 3 года назад

      Ok awesome I will try it on my future trx4 blazer thanks 🙏

  • @craigtriacca3967
    @craigtriacca3967 2 года назад

    where are the parts list to do this mod

  • @davidcchi3373
    @davidcchi3373 3 года назад

    Would you make on for sale?

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад

      The modifications take a bit of time so I don't have those resources. I have all the parts in the video description if you want to follow along and build it yourself.

  • @spoolyboi9434
    @spoolyboi9434 2 года назад +1

    Kinda cool but having to turn it over or reach under it to switch like that kinda kills the "scale" thing that most go for most like to run something and not touch it unless it's stuck or rolls over

  • @kanedaadenak7088
    @kanedaadenak7088 3 года назад +1

    SSD makes functioning, manualy locking hubs, but they aren't cheap, and dont fit the TRX 4 without a portal delete. All together costing upward of 300 bucks, changes gearing, and reverses the motor rotation. This looks like a far cheaper way to swap to 2wd. And you still cant remotely engage the SSD hubs. Thanks for the measurements.

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад +1

      That would be cool to be able to remotely engage the hubs! Still looking for a way to do that haha

  • @freddieparrydrums
    @freddieparrydrums 3 года назад +1

    I could do this on my 6x6 😂

  • @xxxxxx-rm2pn
    @xxxxxx-rm2pn 3 года назад

    Good vid but I thought it would be servo controlled

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад +1

      If you can have a way to do it, then I'm happy to hear how haha, not that simple!

    • @xxxxxx-rm2pn
      @xxxxxx-rm2pn 3 года назад

      @@Jasonoid I think you could use a Vanquish Products Hurtz dig

  • @ferp4206
    @ferp4206 2 года назад

    take a already week link and make it weeker and on top of that it wont remotely disengage or engage
    lame mod if you want to shift between 2wd and 4wd get the vanqush phenix its comes like that out of the box

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  2 года назад

      Hasn't broken yet, I'm not going to buy a whole new truck when this works just fine lol...

    • @djrodriguez6582
      @djrodriguez6582 2 года назад +1

      Lol haterrrrrrr

  • @joshrichie9833
    @joshrichie9833 3 года назад

    Cool but no way it holds up

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  3 года назад

      It's been good so far, we'll see how long it lasts haha

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  2 года назад

      Still working today, no issues.

  • @spoolyboi9434
    @spoolyboi9434 2 года назад

    Kinda cool but having to turn it over or reach under it to switch like that kinda kills the "scale" thing that most go for most like to run something and not touch it unless it's stuck or rolls over

    • @Jasonoid
      @Jasonoid  2 года назад +1

      Yeah, but no one seems to have a better way to do it yet.