Fitting Injora flex blades and shocks on the LCG chassis Traxxas Trx4M Bronco

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  • Опубликовано: 9 янв 2025

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  • @eckos2310
    @eckos2310 Год назад +7

    Thank you for the video and all the hard work you put into it. I greatly appreciate it. I learned a lot from your videos. Can you do a video with injora shocks but without injora flex blades on the trail.Also can you make a video with injora flex blades on the Range Rover Trx4m defender

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +2

      Hi bro
      I truly appreciate your comment 🙏
      Thank you very much 🤜💥🤛
      What I will do is I will fit the shocks to the Traxxas TRX4M defender, and then we'll do a trail adventure
      Then I will fit the flex blades and we'll see what it's like on the original chassis on the Land Rover Defender.
      If everything goes well tomorrow I'll post the video 😉👍
      I truly appreciate the support I hope you have a good day 👊😁

    • @myz11-11
      @myz11-11 Год назад +1

      @@rcfungames thanks for the video i was about to get them. Can you show how it runs with only rear blades. Thank you

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +2

      @@myz11-11 bro I really appreciate that thank you 💯
      bro I will definitely do that for you, I just haven't had a chance at the moment but this week I will get out and get footage of both running with just the rear flex blades 🤙

    • @Kpilato_21
      @Kpilato_21 Год назад

      I don't believe there is a difference with the flex blades they fit both models. there isn't 2 different part numbers on the flex blades for the defender and bronco as they are the same except the bumpers. I have the bronco and fried gave me a defender body and clips right in

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +1

      @@Kpilato_21 you're quite right there is no difference between the two besides the body clips, and the bodies, the difference I was referring to is that my Bronco already had the lcg chassis fitted and the flex blades were designed to go on the original chassis.
      But why am I explaining it to you!!! You clearly already know everything!!!

  • @pedroperez-uv1lf
    @pedroperez-uv1lf 11 месяцев назад +4

    So glad i found this video before buying the flex blades. Good save man thank you

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  11 месяцев назад +3

      It's a pleasure bro, I'm glad I saved you lots of headaches! I have tried them so many times since this video, on different setups and no matter how you put them! Or set them up, it hits the overall performance so badly.
      Definitely an upgrade that is not worth it.

  • @tj_garage
    @tj_garage Год назад +4

    Adding limiting straps help. I get my trx4m bronco next week so I have little experience with the trx4m, but on the scx24, it made a HUGE difference. When I upgraded the shocks, i was frustrated because of the roll over angle but i just used a rubber band as a limiting strap and that helped a bunch. You have to mess with it so that the flex stays the same, it'll still get the same flex and flex easily it'll just stop the front end from lifting up. Hope this helps!

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +2

      Thank you very much I really appreciate the awesome tips!
      That would definitely resolve a lot of the issues with the front axle!
      I will definitely give it a try the next time I fit the flex blades on a build
      So thank you so much for taking the time to drop this awesome information.
      Have an awesome day and thank you once again. 🤜💥🤛

  • @Jetskir118
    @Jetskir118 Год назад +2

    a great explanation of how everything works for a newbie like me thanks so much

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +1

      Thanks bro I'm glad it was helpful, and it's exactly why I've produced these videos four people that are getting into the hobby.
      When I first started I found it very difficult to install certain parts as they don't come with instructions.
      Thank you very much for watching and commenting 🤜💥🤛

  • @OrnalGriffith-qp3pw
    @OrnalGriffith-qp3pw 24 дня назад +1

    This explains a lot ..... Thanks Champ 🏆

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  24 дня назад +1

      I am glad you found it helpful bro.
      Really appreciate you watching and commenting 🤜💥🤛

  • @MrDlow6977
    @MrDlow6977 Год назад +1

    loved the video....I agree 100 percent with you on them setups...thanks

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +1

      Thank you bro! I truly appreciate comments like this so thank you very much 🤜💥🤛
      And thank you very much for watching ✌️😉

  • @bannanapancake
    @bannanapancake 3 месяца назад +1

    Hey, I thought it was a great video.. really well explained, I’ll be leaving mine off for now.. thanks!!

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  3 месяца назад +2

      Hey bro, Thank you very much I really appreciate that.
      Definitely an upgrade that I don't recommend.
      It's fun for getting some nice crazy flex photos!
      I really appreciate you watching bro and thank you so much for the comment.
      Hope to see you again soon 🤜🤛

  • @pandacrawler6x6
    @pandacrawler6x6 Год назад +2

    Awesome mods!!! Very cool tutorial my Friend! Thks for the info share!

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +2

      Hi bro 👋
      Thanks, I really appreciate it 👍👍

    • @pandacrawler6x6
      @pandacrawler6x6 Год назад +1

      @@rcfungames 💪🏻🐼🐻🐻‍❄️👍🏻 You're Welcome my Friend

  • @HeavyHaulagePilbara
    @HeavyHaulagePilbara 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great work Ryan. I'm curious to see how things come together on my Defender.

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  8 месяцев назад +1

      Bro I was really excited to give the flex blades a try, as I had seen so much about all this flex! that I had to give it a go!!
      And I tell you I have never been so disappointed!! It just gave the vehicle terrible torque twist and body lean! And besides that every time you try to climb anything steeper than 30° the suspension just unloads and you roll!! And that's not talking about how bad side healing is with them! 🤣
      Seriously worst invention ever

  • @ceeuuu5166
    @ceeuuu5166 11 месяцев назад +1

    Exactly the vid I needed 🤙🏾🤙🏾 thanks bud

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  11 месяцев назад +1

      Awesome! I am so glad to hear that!! Even if it only helped one person it made it worth making the video.
      Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. 🤜💥🤛

  • @andyjones357
    @andyjones357 11 месяцев назад +1

    Sweet I just got some flex blades for my trx-4m high trail k10 today can't wait to get them on tomorrow

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  11 месяцев назад +1

      Awesome! Great for getting pictures and doing some flat crawling with big obstacles! But when it comes to hill climbs, ect the performance gets worse.
      And that's not mentioning all the issues that it causes on the front axle.

    • @TheSamisbored
      @TheSamisbored 8 месяцев назад

      @@rcfungames So I bought them without watching this video first, so far I have just put the rears on, I'm going to try it out with only the rears on to see if that helps at all.

  • @SevenWelt
    @SevenWelt Год назад +2

    Hello,
    Very cool crawler and great crawling adventure!👍Nice and interesting update!👍
    Greetings Seven🖖

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +3

      Hi Seven, 👋
      Thanks so much for watching and commenting 😁
      Greetings Ryan 🖖

    • @SevenWelt
      @SevenWelt Год назад +2

      @@rcfungames 😀

  • @kevincasey6876
    @kevincasey6876 Год назад +2

    I use a stiffer spring on the right rear to reduce the torque twist . I would leave the flex blades on the rear and see how it works .

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +1

      I put the stiffer springs in the rear as I've got quite a bit of weight on the body with all the accessories.
      I removed the front Flex blades as it really made my crawler uncapable, and I remove the top blades on the rear shocks.
      It performs a lot better like but still was better with the original setup.
      Thank you very much for the view and comment 🤜💥🤛

  • @killrroyale
    @killrroyale Год назад +2

    I don't know if anyone has said this about your flex in the front. You are getting something called torque twist. Stiffen the spring preload or add a bit stronger spring to your right rear shock. This should level out or somewhat mitigate your twist.

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +4

      Thanks for the information but if you paid attention I did mention I put the harder spring in the back right and I had the pre-load to Max and it was still not good, for the kind of obstacles I've got in my course this setup does not work well like I mentioned in the video.
      But did extremely well on the flat sections with the boulders as it had insane amounts of flex, but no matter what definitely reduced the overall capability of the vehicle.
      And anyway it took away the realism which that's what I aim for when building My RC crawlers.

  • @skorpionman67
    @skorpionman67 Год назад +2

    Good job!

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +2

      Thanks Scorpioman67 🤜💥🤛

    • @skorpionman67
      @skorpionman67 Год назад +2

      @@rcfungames
      You're welcome.

  • @HeavyHaulagePilbara
    @HeavyHaulagePilbara 8 месяцев назад +1

    I wonder what they are like on default rails.

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  8 месяцев назад +1

      Tried that! and still the same outcome 😅
      I would say 99% of people, that tried them came to the same conclusion 🤣

  • @VS666
    @VS666 Год назад +1

    obviously the scale stuff on the roof doesn't help but you can add limiting straps to the front to tip backwards less often

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +1

      No I guess it doesn't! but I don't see the point of the flex blades as the vehicle could do all that without having the flex blades, anyway so to me just for the cool factor they are awesome but for overall performance and realistic filming on the trail it's not good.
      I really appreciate you watching and commenting ☺️👍👍

  • @CrivRex
    @CrivRex Год назад +1

    I was hoping to get the blades for my sons hightrail Cheyanne. Wondering if it would act the same.

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +2

      Hi bro, I haven't tried them on the high Trail yet, but I believe you will have the same problems with the front suspension!!
      There is no reason you can't run them on the back axle to provide it more Flex.

  • @madskreutzer6768
    @madskreutzer6768 Год назад +2

    When you filled your shock with oil, did you have it fully compressed or fully extended?

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +1

      I closed it up when it was almost fully compressed or else it gives positive pressure to the shock.
      Which is fine but not the effect I'm looking for.
      Like this it has a more natural and realistic movement.
      Thanks for watching and commenting 🤜🤛

  • @carltruva8872
    @carltruva8872 20 дней назад +1

    Will those flex blades work on other 18 scale rc models like fms K10 or LC 80

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  20 дней назад +1

      I haven't tried fitting them to those models but I'm sure you could adapt them.
      But personally I really don't recommend the flex blades!
      They honestly hit the overall performance really hard!!
      It makes the torque twist unbearable, and impossible to do any steep climbs or down hills!
      Personally rather go for some longer shocks to get that extra Flex then use the flex blades

  • @giostealthr1
    @giostealthr1 Год назад +1

    Good video

  • @AmirrezaAhmadi
    @AmirrezaAhmadi Год назад +1

    To avoid binding in the driveshaft, I added orings to the upper links only. This will change the angle of the diff, and less harsh angle for the drive shaft when it's dropped down.

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +2

      Yeah I used spaces to angle my diff upwards, but even so the travel is too much
      I have removed the top blades and used the back hole on the bottom blades, that is taken away my problem, but I fully removed the flex blade from the front axle, has it really reduce the overall capabilities.
      But definitely a fun factor to have all that flex 💪
      I really appreciate the tip and thank you for watching and commenting 🤜💥🤛

    • @AmirrezaAhmadi
      @AmirrezaAhmadi Год назад +2

      @@rcfungames i have this issue that bottom of the servo sits on the links and limits the travel/flex, so it doesn't drop as much as I want it to. Not sure how to fix it.

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +1

      @@AmirrezaAhmadi is that with the original chassis?
      I have the issue that when compressing the the front suspension the links catch each other at full compression and doesn't allow to fully compress the shocks
      I actually can't wait to assemble stock trx4m from all the parts I have removed so then I can test how much better all these mods really are compared to the stock vehicle.

    • @AmirrezaAhmadi
      @AmirrezaAhmadi Год назад +1

      @@rcfungames no, with the same lcg Injora chassis. Interesting! I think shock positions are playing a huge part

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +1

      @@AmirrezaAhmadi yeah definitely then I would say the shock positions need to be played with for you to get it right.
      Let me know how you get on
      Or I will try and mess around with mine to see if I can find your issue and how to get rid of.

  • @RichardBrooks19
    @RichardBrooks19 Год назад +1

    I lost a lot of my steering from my wheel hub hitting the flex blades what do I do

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +1

      You definitely lose a little bit of steering angle because of the flex blades on the front, there is not much you can do about it
      Besides that it also causes binding on the front drive shaft because the front axle droops down too low for the geometry of the suspension.
      All in all the only fix I can give you is to get rid of the flex blades on the front and run 59 mm shocks instead.
      And even with this setup the droop is still too much for the original link setup.
      You will need to install the high clearance links and put two spaces on the upper links to give you a better angle on your drive shaft by pushing the axle forward on top.
      That also helps for the overall droop on the front suspension allowing you to run the 59 mm shocks.
      In overall my opinion on the flex blades are that it really hits the overall performance of the vehicle from all the issues on the front axle right through to losing all hill climb capabilities due to the fact that the suspensions just unloads and causes it to roll over.
      Personally I would tell you just remove all of them and run 59 mm shocks and of course position your shocks in different ways as you will gain a lot of Flex articulation just by leaning them forward.
      I know this is not the answer you wanted but if you watch my videos on the flex blades you will see that I tried everything and I got the steering angle sorted out but it just hits the overall performance too much for it to be worth it!

    • @RichardBrooks19
      @RichardBrooks19 Год назад +1

      @@rcfungames thank you so much

  • @SebastienMongecadet-rq8vq
    @SebastienMongecadet-rq8vq Год назад +2

    Merci 👍

  • @ИгорьМартыневский

    Хороший тюнинг!❤

  • @paulus842000
    @paulus842000 Год назад +1

    Great video, how much does all the stuff you have on the roof of your bronco affect the handling because of the weight up top?

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +2

      It definitely affects the overall performance, I recommend finding a plastic roof rack, the metal one is too heavy! but really adds to the scale look when out filming Trail videos

  • @mattp_505
    @mattp_505 7 месяцев назад +1

    What length of shock did you use?

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  7 месяцев назад +2

      If you're going to run the flex blades I recommend the 53 mm shocks!
      But if you want my personal opinion on the flex blades! I don't recommend them as it causes too many downfalls to the performance.
      I would rather recommend going for the 59 mm shocks with no flex blades

    • @mattp_505
      @mattp_505 7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the heads up

  • @harleyguy932
    @harleyguy932 Год назад +2

    The front ones are worthless, I left the rear lower ones on only and I’m going to go the route of shock keys instead. Glad the flex blades were cheap…

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +2

      Yeah like you so I also didn't like the outcome and I only kept the bottom back blades on.
      Anyway now they make longer shocks so just get that don't need more flex then that😉

  • @Hutch_Davenport
    @Hutch_Davenport 4 месяца назад +1

    You need a torsion bar or two to solve all that body roll. Might make this system work really well if you have the time and skills.

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  4 месяца назад +2

      Besides it having loads of torque twist and body lean!! It also hit the overall performance and scale look of the 4x4, yes you could easily make some torsion bars for it, which me and a friend did do, but in the end it was just better to take away the flex blades and set it up nicely with the shocks it works way better and looks more realistic.
      It was a lot of fun to build some torsion bars for them, and I probably will do it again for another build.
      Thanks for watching bro and I really appreciate the comment.

    • @Hutch_Davenport
      @Hutch_Davenport 4 месяца назад +1

      @@rcfungames Thanks for the info!

  • @ka4172
    @ka4172 Год назад +2

    Big flex is only good for big show .Medium flex is the way too go on the rocks .Thats what i learn the hard way.

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +2

      Definitely I have noticed that's the more Flex I get to my vehicle's the worse they performing.
      I couldn't agree more a decent amount of flexes more than enough.
      That's why I like to keep my vehicle's scale looking and that includes the amount of flex 😉👍
      Thank you for watching and commenting 🤜💥🤛

  • @Chris-.-
    @Chris-.- Год назад +1

    Where did you get the spacers for the shocks?

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +2

      They came with the lcg chassis
      You can also buy this set from Injora
      www.injora.com/products/injora-80pcs-m2-5-flat-stainless-steel-washers-spacers-for-mini-rc-crawler-mods-4m-49

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад

      Here's a $5 off coupon for your first order at INJORA. To accept, use my referral link: i.refs.cc/4HXdTSJC?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjoxMTk4NDY0MzY3fQ%3D%3D

    • @Chris-.-
      @Chris-.- Год назад +1

      Thanks. Odd that they didn't include them with the Furitek grasshopper chassis.

  • @kevincasey6876
    @kevincasey6876 Год назад +1

    What size are the screws , I may want to use these flex blades on a different RC .

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +1

      Are you referring to the length of the screws or the width of the screws?

    • @kevincasey6876
      @kevincasey6876 Год назад +1

      The width .

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +2

      @@kevincasey6876 I believe they are 2 mm 👍👍👍

    • @kevincasey6876
      @kevincasey6876 Год назад +1

      Thank you , I have asked many people that mod Trx4m on this platform and your the first to know .

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +1

      @@kevincasey6876 no problem 👍 anything else just let me know I'm here to help 😊
      🤜💥🤛

  • @TeslaM0del3
    @TeslaM0del3 Год назад +1

    Do you have o-rings on your high clearance links?

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +1

      Do you mean the spaces they provided for the links or the actual O-rings used on the ball joints?

    • @TeslaM0del3
      @TeslaM0del3 Год назад +1

      I mean the spaces for the links

    • @TeslaM0del3
      @TeslaM0del3 Год назад +1

      An answer for both would be good tho

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад

      @@TeslaM0del3 ok cool, yes I am using the spaces 2 on top 1 on the bottom.

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +1

      @@TeslaM0del3 bro here is a link to the video I did on the high clearance links
      ruclips.net/video/bIkvZ_2c0kE/видео.html

  • @CrazyQuadBrothersP3
    @CrazyQuadBrothersP3 Год назад +1

    What size are the shocks? (mm)

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +1

      Hi dude
      They are 53mm

    • @CrazyQuadBrothersP3
      @CrazyQuadBrothersP3 Год назад +1

      @@rcfungames Thanks bro! 👍🏻

    • @CrazyQuadBrothersP3
      @CrazyQuadBrothersP3 Год назад +1

      @@rcfungames I was just looking at the flex blades a couple hours ago contemplating. But just caught your video and nah doesn’t look like what I want either. But the injora shocks for my bronco yes! 👍🏻

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +1

      @@CrazyQuadBrothersP3 yeah definitely go for the shocks they are worth it 💯

    • @CrazyQuadBrothersP3
      @CrazyQuadBrothersP3 Год назад +1

      @@rcfungames Yeah just ordered 2 minutes ago! 👍🏻

  • @grassfpv1876
    @grassfpv1876 Год назад +1

    Should put the bladder on the shock body, not on the cap. U trap air in there that way

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the tip, but no ar was trapped inside, as it has a hole on the cap.
      If it had no hole then yes you need to put the bladder on the shock body.
      If there was a trapped the shock would have pushed out

  • @BeaJtesus
    @BeaJtesus 10 месяцев назад +1

    make a video installing injora brand flex blades on an axial brand scx24, make it like I'm an idiot but also as short as possible. I'll literally pay you $20. I'm too stupid to find the video if there is one

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  10 месяцев назад +2

      Bro I will order some and do the installation, as soon as I get them.
      They will probably be here within 10 to 14 days.

  • @Thegreatpnw_rc
    @Thegreatpnw_rc 4 месяца назад +1

    Your body is WAY too heavy and if you would just put limiting straps on it, it would help a ton with not pulling the body up so much

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  4 месяца назад +1

      @@Thegreatpnw_rc besides the front Flex blades not Being well designed for the front axle, putting the limiting straps kind of beats the purpose of putting the flex blades!!
      If I was building a crawler for competition yes! But I am bullying you to be scale looking Trail rigs.
      And the flex really takes away that realistic looks.
      Considering how much weight the body weighs, it performs extremely well.
      I really appreciate your input and tips.
      Thanks for watching my content bro 🤜🤛

  • @alistairbrammer841
    @alistairbrammer841 Год назад +1

    Not a big fan of flex blades... Doesn't look scale with all the extra movement

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +1

      Definitely agree with you!! I'm not a big fan and it really hits the realistic look

  • @SnarkyRC
    @SnarkyRC Год назад +1

    Yeah that's too much flex. Too much flex does more harm than good. I always keep it to a minimum on my crawlers for best performance.

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +1

      Definitely I agree it just makes it so uncapable
      Great forgetting some epic photos and that's about it.

  • @jonhowland4985
    @jonhowland4985 Год назад

    Also….nothing on the roof goes a long way to lowering the center of gravity….

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +1

      Strange comment!!! I think I know that!!!! This is why it's a trail truck, or else I would never have put so much weight down-low if I wasn't going to load it up

    • @jonhowland4985
      @jonhowland4985 Год назад

      No matter how much weight you put down low, it doesn’t invalidate my comment….

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад

      @@jonhowland4985 bro clearly you know a lot more than me so why are you watching beginner tutorial videos!!! 🤣
      And the logic of your indication and your answer, you clearly don't understand what a trail rig is!!!
      without any of the stuff on top of course it's going to be at much better performer.
      But that's not what I'm building and many other people like building realistic-looking rigs!! Why do you have to be another one of those people!!!!
      You build yours the way you want to and I'll build mine the way I want to!!!
      Your comment has no logic, only a dumb person wouldn't know that it makes it top-heavy.
      And only a dumb person would think that it's impossible to add weight down low to counter it.
      My rigs are performing extremely well even with all the weight on the top, and me and thousands of others love the way they look like this, so keep your stupid little comments to yourself if that's the only thing you got to say!!

  • @erikfowler3124
    @erikfowler3124 Год назад +1

    don't waist your time, advantages not worth takeaways

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +1

      Definitely totally agree with you!!
      Thank you very much for watching and commenting bro🤜💥🤛

  • @TheLilhulk1111
    @TheLilhulk1111 Год назад +1

    Flex blades just no good

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +1

      Yeah I agree with you! Flex blades are not good for performance.
      Thanks for watching and commenting 🤜🤛

  • @bradybuckner6184
    @bradybuckner6184 Год назад +1

    maybe take all the weight off the very top of the car

    • @rcfungames
      @rcfungames  Год назад +1

      I could take all the accessories off the roof and the roof rack but then it's not a trail truck! And that's where I'm going with this build
      And I gave the flex blades a shot but they don't compliment the build at all and still knocks the overall performance so bad that it really not an upgrade for this setup.
      I'm going to start building the new tarantula body from Injora and I will give them a try on there again as they will be more of a comp build than a Trail truck.