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5 best TRX-4m steering fixes- and how to mod it to turn 20% tighter

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Best steering binding upgrade mod and fix .
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@Isaac804ab1 Год назад

Im getting my trx4m today i cant stop watching these videos because of how excited i am to get it

@Teknakill Год назад

How is it?

@JohnELPadrino33 Год назад

So how has it been?

@Isaac804ab1 Год назад

@@JohnELPadrino33 it’s been awesome had the crap driven out of it buy my little cussins gone down a flight of stairs more than a dozen times haven’t broken anything on it yet

@finnmoyer2732 5 месяцев назад

Yea baby

@Stempy Год назад

Those headlights were killing me 😂. Great insight sir.

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

Yeah I remember that about the stupid headlights

@sitlos. Год назад

Really love my trx4-m. Fast eddy bearings are only $25. Just picked up some today👍. Wish ya the best with full time RU-vid Francis. God bless buddy. Keep up the killer content.

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

Fast Eddy is the ticket! Great performance and value!

@Teknakill Год назад

The TRX4m has a wheelbase of six inches, creating a whole new class. So far this unit is great for scale/trail running as advertised. The rest is up to you... or whatever you plan to budget for to create your own dream machine. GO TRAXXAS!!! GO RC Review!!! Thumbs up and all the rest of it!

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

Very good summary!!

@dustin6828 10 месяцев назад

I have not seen too many positive reviews of anything Traxxas but I agree. The more we develop, the more can break and fix

@ericfaley9019 Год назад

Thank you for all your great tips. I bought my Traxxas on Friday a Christmas present to me. I came in took at something else. The price point was more than I wanted to spend. And didn’t want a buggy. The guys stated they had the new Traxxas but there on hold. I left. 1/2 hour later we can sell you a Traxxas. I booked on down. I opted for the bead lock rims and brass rings while I was there. I’m blown away by how well this rig works. Yes I went back got a 2nd battery and low gear kit. I also ordered the Ijora? M/T tires and rims. Seen good reviews on them. This has got to be the best bang for your buck crawler rig ever.

@impulserecreationbuyer 8 месяцев назад

Subscribed. Bought a TRX4m for my son and I am stoked to get to mod this thing for improved driving! You are a solid dude!

@SouthsideRC Год назад

I just put Syko Grease on the CVDs and ran it for a while. It helped a ton! Thanks for posting these tips!

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

Very good to know!

@PabloDeBiasi Год назад

Don't put grease in the CVDs, it attracts dirt and the mixture grinds them very fast, use dry lubricant like graphite powder or just a drop of 3in1 oil as Francis suggested

@havocmwf 10 месяцев назад

Already got my order in on EBay for my TQI transmitter after watching this :)

@dustin6828 10 месяцев назад

You can use graphite instead of grease on the CVD’s. Anything that’s not sealed, we use powdered graphite as it is smoother than grease at this scale and doesn’t attract dust and grime. Edit: Cheers!!

@RCReviewChannel 10 месяцев назад

Very good advice!!!! I always fear dirt and grime when lubing.

@rickwhitman6435 Год назад

Bearings make a big difference!

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

For steering most definitely. I’ll see if there’s any effect on the drivetrain after I install it.

@powerstrokethunder Год назад

Great video RC Review. The TRX4M is a great performer out the box stock. Truck has lots of potential.

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

It’s all about the potential right? In this truck I think has more cost-effective potential than any RC out there. I can’t wait for all the aftermarket and all the 3-D printer designers out there to come out with stuff

@CasperRc81 Год назад

So by the time it’s upgraded the 1/12 😂 Capra would be the buy if scale and size is not your thing. I don’t care about dumping money in upgrading at all just for the person who expects better results out of the box. Thanks for doing this for us I really appreciate it…your the man!

@crawlingri Год назад

Good video! Great enthusiasm! I thought I heard you say you are doing this full time now? If so good for you man! I know you were stressed out awhile back!

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

Thanks bud!!

@chadriddle3517 Год назад

Damn I’m so glad I found your channel! Just bought one of these today ! You have tons of great information

@joekesler8014 3 месяца назад

im a little late to this dicussion,just watching the vid and thought i would pull my 4 trx4m broncos out and try your method of checking for wheel binding and to my surprise my 3 stock ones all showed a slight binding, the 4th is upgraded with bearing and alum steering blocks,casters and steering link, no noticable binding on it

@underarockandstuff Год назад

I don't like wheels scrub so I'm not to fond of using the wide hex to fix the wheel issue. Love your videos,you are the go to authority on rc crawling imo. Going to have to try the low gears and bearing kit I suppose. I don't mind taking stuff apart and putting it all back together,I kind of like it really. 🤙

@thomasboales7997 Год назад

Agreed. Man puzzle lol

@randya8856 Год назад

If you also change your bushings to bearings.. you can use the hub bushing as a washer which is 3mm thick

@michaeldorich4485 Год назад

Thank you for the very practical solutions. May biggest complaint about Traxxas is the extremely cheap radio they include in their basic kits. I think this truck might get more people into crawling and trailing because of its price and the parts that will be available.

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

Very good point Michael. The radio feels good on the hands but it does need more levels of trim and endpoint adjustability. Much cheaper competitors offer those features

@DadsRCGaragePNW Год назад

Bearing kit throughout will help the drive train fully. There are no bearing in the rear or drivelines either. Also the wheel options for the scx work but the traxxas tire beads are to thick to go in any wheel but theirs. So stuck with the options available. Flubberstuffers has motor mount plates for the micro Komodo and regular Komodo. Also hop ups for the trailer. And insurers for the tires. You can drill out brass hubs from the scx to fit the axel on the trx4m. It’s bigger. Then you get a few extra grams down low. I’m also interested to see if the rubbing goes away with the aluminum arm. Cheers!

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

Very very cool info. Thank you

@tomlucasrccrawlers9108 Год назад

That was really good information. Thank you.

@mattrox1221 Год назад

Do you have a link for the different hexes? Thanks and great videos!

@ClassicSteelRC Год назад

Very informative video Francis! Thanks for the awesome content!

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

My pleasure!

@wparsons Год назад

Looks like traxxas might have updated the steering link, picked up one today and there is quite a bit of clearance between the front tires and the link at full steering lock, and the link looks like it was redesigned with a little more clearance.

@Albertotron Год назад

I just noticed that the TRX-4M has beefier CVDs than my Tamiya TT02

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

Yeah beefy internals on this one.

@PachezZ Год назад

just buy the bearing anywhere else separately :) you only need to know inner and outer diameters and thickness. Never bought a bearing kit when you can get better/different bearings anywhere else, same apply to screws/nuts :)

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

Good advice. A complete set of bearings and bought separately it’s pretty pricey though. So I will advise just the steering bearings. Four on alternative fast Eddie bearings started selling a complete bearing kit for $26

@norsefalconer Год назад

Behind closed doors at Traxxas... Engineer #1: "Do you think anyone will notice the Bronco can't actually use the 45° stereing angle we're advertising?" Engineer #2: "Nah. But, if they do, we'll sell them the fix."

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

Ha ha! Made me smile.

@B.N.B_RC Год назад

Awsome informative video's keep it going 👍

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

Thank you!!

@finnmoyer2732 5 месяцев назад

Thank you!!🙏

@sethzorzi 5 месяцев назад

hello RC review! i have a TRX-4M. I just sheared my front driveshaft when i turn. it skipped when i turn. I have already got a 7MM hex, and lowered the gears. ill try the oil and the gears. I called Traxxas and took it to the RC shop and they had no ideas. Do you have any other ideas? thanks!

@thomasboales7997 Год назад

Very interesting 🤔 I had a hard time getting that transmitter binded. Was only able to get it binded when I took the module out. Wierd

@pashagold Год назад

I picked up brand new Bronco and it does not have this binding issue. Runs great out of the box.

@busman2050 Год назад

Mine is fine also

@TalonShreds 7 месяцев назад

My servo just gave out on mine (as many people also seem to experience) and I’m just wondering what you would recommend as a good servo. There are a few injora servos I’ve looked at on Amazon one was about $30 and another was about $50 I think, and from what I’ve experienced, injora is a good brand, so I’d think they’re good, but what do you think?

@alexross4062 Год назад

It looks like on the newer TRX4M that are now shipping, the issue is fixed from factory!

@randall4411 Год назад

Thanks for the info ! I'll stick with FMS . Traxxas didn't get it right .

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

Right on, FMS is a good choice too.

@wasabee2935 Год назад

I am new to this and just got my first TRX4 after watched your video. Can you do basic mod/upgrade step by step for beginner like me? So I can follow you in this journey. Thanks

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

There' are some other channels better at that. I'm better with lists and testing them out in the field to see if they make an appreciable difference.

@Jacksquatch69 Год назад

I just got a TRX4M bronco from traxxas Christmas special where they sent it direct from the factory. I don't seem to have any binding on mine at all like your videos show. I was going to do these mods, but maybe they fixed it? The tires don't hit anything and if i turn it upside down and go super slow and turn the wheel they never stop. Either that or they limited the steering now from the factory. I'll have to try it on one of my other traxxas radios tomorrow.

@zrayne9707 Год назад

Awesome videos!!

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

Thank you thank you thank you

@gibsonlife573 Год назад

That should tell you the problem right there if they're not putting grease at all and anything they do and that's suspect like you said they was so inconsistent one but have greased but the other one would not

@necessaryrc1802 Год назад

I can't solve my binding issues and I've done all the fixes. I'm completely turned off to Traxxas at this point, while I play with and enjoy my Axial SCX24 everyday!

@rcdemonblood574 Год назад

Where is the endpoints on the Traxxas link app I have an Android but I'm assuming the app is the same as on a iPhone ?

@SRC3D Год назад

I designed and printed a steering link to fix the rub problem even if you run wider tires. Tire rub gone completely idk why traxxas gave the steering link such problematic geometry lmao.

@laxm8162 Год назад

A 'like' for proving the turn radius😉. Thanks for the suggestions for addressing potential issues. I need to get one of these especially for my 3 year old🙂

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

I’ve never had a mini crawler do a complete circle On my table. This is gonna be incredible out there.

@laxm8162 Год назад

@@RCReviewChannel The only mini crawler I have now is the hobbyplus CR24, which is still pretty good at the price point (Also I had received it as a free promotion from amainhobbies, so thanks to Amain :) ). I started to like mini-crawlers as I could have a nice time indoors too! and my 3 year old enjoyed it 😃. Of course the obvious drawbacks are turning radius, upgrade-ability. Now I have to get the trx4M to match my 10 scale trx4 bronco 2021 (which I absolutely love especially after I put on the hobbywing fusion pro after watching your video!. So, can't thank you enough!)

@mikeshafer1560 Год назад

How do you bind traxxas link to the car? Traxxas support claims ecm 2.5 is not compatable with bluetooth link

@mikeharris7885 Год назад

I live in a block of flats so any Lipo fire would be disastrous so all my rc models run on Nimhs. I have thought of cutting the Traxxas plug off and making up a connecting lead to a Nimh battery but I don't know if the lipo mode on the ECM2.5 esc can be disabled.

@harleyguy932 Год назад

What is actually “binding?” I have bearings, low gears, wheel spacers. (Injora makes a +2mm on Amazon, works perfect), I get jerkiness at full turn. Do you think maybe polishing the cvd would help?

@javiercampi5262 8 месяцев назад

How can I fixed the trazas trx4m the wheels Dont turn any direction ?

@GraveDigger78 Год назад

Hey I found this video, ignore my previous comment on your other one lol

@rcadventuresoffical Год назад

man I really hope the fcx24 comes out in New bodies soon. I just can't do the power wagon

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

Very true!! They keep just releasing colors.

@emanuel616 Год назад

Hex extenders 👍

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

That's a good simple and cheap mod.

@drivefast876 Год назад

I installed bearings in my front axle, and wheel spacers also, but the binding issue persists. It is undriveable to me, I pick up any one of my SCX24's and play all day while this just sits on a shelf.

@beam3420 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for all the info/work. I did a couple of your mods (except low gear) to my Defender. When the tires are in the air, steering is smooth. But on ground the Defender gets slower the more you turn despite constant speed on the Controller. And still wobbles/ jerks in turns. Any further ideas/ experiences ? Does upgrading the servo or thinner tires help?

@RCReviewChannel 11 месяцев назад

The low gearing will help that for sure. Maybe, grease/lube all the steering pivots if you don't have the bearing kit.

@beef19 Год назад

Nicely explained, I got 2mm spacer hex’s, full bearing set, crawler gearing and a brass steering link. Zero contact points but it’s still very jerky in maxed angles. I have the suspicion that the binding comes from them diff. Any suggestions?

@drivefast876 Год назад

I am with you I did all the fixes and it is still awful! Anyone else unable to solve this? Extremely frustrating!

@beef19 Год назад

@@drivefast876 well my guess would be, the locked diffs just push the hole car straight and that could cause the jerkyness

@wej6597 Год назад

Which model of traxxas transmitter are you using with the extra features? Thanks

@TheRugerdier Год назад

Useful info but maybe disconnect the headlights for next video!

@lsear2905 Год назад

Really bad distortion on the sound in this video... or is it just me? Good video and good info though.

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

Sorry, the mic was hitting my collar

@dexxeve9420 Год назад

Francis, do you think Traxxas QC wasn't as good as their other products ie the binding and tolerances. As Traxxa's are mostly known for top QC and come out of the box without needing to tighten screws etc ( ie like ARRMA ). Or do you think the issue is they went CVD/Bushings so that alone makes it hard to really control QC/Tolerances... And Other question is is the TRX4m worth it when you substitute the bearing price ? Thanks Francis

@rc-daily Год назад

Bearings are only 25 bucks

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

I think QC was deafly not as good. There is zero grease in this whole vehicle. But it is a great platform for playing around. For high-performance modeling and upgrading make it a great opportunity. Yes it’s definitely worth it. I would advise just getting the six steering bearings and the low range gear.

@dexxeve9420 Год назад

@@RCReviewChannel Do you think they rushed them out? As its very unlike Traxxas to have low level or neglect QC like that. Arrma okay but traxxas? Do you think they will start paying attention and start to grease them or look into the tolerances qc levels? Or leave it and later put bearings as a update ( as it wouldn't cost them that much more). Thank for you reply as wanted your thoughts as QC :)

@makoskid Год назад

Which TQi transmitter model factoring in price would be best?

@justanrcguy Год назад

Great 🎉

@calebwood8427 Год назад

For #1, what size washers did you use?

@stevesexton6194 Год назад

Another advantage of using the TQI radio is to set the Multi-Function control knob to "throttle sensitivity" for some super low end control... Is the traxxas link bluetooth module necessary to set end points beyond 100%? When setting the steering endpoint through the radio button menu it stops short of maxing out the steering.

@kickstart118 5 месяцев назад

That sucks! Didn’t have that problem at all with the trxm k10

@RCReviewChannel 5 месяцев назад

I think they definitel resolved some of the issue. Mine was first production.

@V8chump Год назад

Francis i need 2 of each steering bearings you have linked, correct? 1 of each per side for 6 total?

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

6 total,yes

@jakemaya5562 Год назад

What tires are those on your fcx24?

@rickbarg3980 6 месяцев назад

20.00 🇨🇦

@illic0 Год назад

👍🏻✌🏻👍🏻

@jdub6797 Год назад

What is the Toyota LC on the shelf in the background? What body and chassis? Thanks

@DeliberateNRandom Год назад

The FMS or the blue Vanquish VS4-10?

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

The green Toyota is an FMS FJ 45. I have a recent video on it.

@Joshman5000 Год назад

Has anybody tried to see if a furitek Komodo will mount into the trx4 m yet? That’d be slick if there was a way to.

@wildmangeorgesrcchannel6916 Год назад

i wanted this truck because it had tighter steering than the scx24 but i got to do all this? traxxas crapped the bed on this one. this was going to be my first traxxas but i dont know now. seems like a waste of money. gonna have to buy bearings and a different traxxas transmitter? no.

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

It’s still good. The key is if you can get the Lawrence gear for five dollars modulation will be much better. Also that Lawrence gear is going to power through this binding so you won’t be as noticeable

@wildmangeorgesrcchannel6916 Год назад

@@RCReviewChannel well im givin it a shot. i just left the hobby shop with one and the low gear set.. i want that turning radius. i got a buddy who is gonna let me have a traxxas remote to set the end points so maybe this will work

@lowblueranger Год назад

Good to know, I thought it had bearings in it. That’s how they kept the price point low.

@eM4rio Год назад

Element just released new enduro 1/10 and guess what... it also have bushings...

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

Right?? It’s not the worst decision on their part to keep the cost down on this vehicle. But it’s good to know what the side effects are off brass bushings and if one should upgrade the bearings in their specific situation.

@bucklecheminant788 Год назад

I don't have any problems with my steering binding up

@trout7454 Год назад

I have a new TRX4m, an is try to re create your issue, and mine does not do what yours does. Mind does NOT bind.

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

Defender or Bronco? Have you tried it on the rocks yet, under load, that's when the issue is most noticeable.

@trout7454 Год назад

I have built an indoor course and played around . It is a Defender. I can shoot A video of it on its back and give it throttle like you do.

@nickrriffs Год назад

I can't make my tqi remote bind

@rcjoe406 Год назад

I must of got really lucky modulation is great and I get no binding crawls nice and slow no issues hmmm?

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

It’s pretty good on a flat smooth surface. But when you get it out on the rocks where torque is required that’s when the issue is a lot more evident.

@rcjoe406 Год назад

@@RCReviewChannel cool good to know ..I have the fast Eddie's on the way..and some injora beadlock and tires should be awesome

@NicLewis Год назад

First solution at 4:00.

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

Thank you bud. Yeah I guess my intro is too long!

@NicLewis Год назад

@@RCReviewChannel It's a pleasure watching your channel, been here since you started =)

@zacharykiger9810 Год назад

i got one about a month ago, and it sucks….iv nothing but problems with it

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

What are the biggest problems you've experienced?

@scalebuildersguild Год назад

Francis, again, you should really look at my comment from your previous video on this. The tire slightly rubs against the steering link on the Bronco but certainly doesn't bind up like you're showing. After trying this with three separate Broncos, I couldn't even come close to duplicating what you're showing. Perhaps you need to reset your endpoints (which is possible with the TQ radio as per my link) before trying to "fix" it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-u5H03-SDNwU.html

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

Thanks Matt. My endpoints were at default at 100%. I was experiencing binding with the tires. I was experiencing binding without the tires as well. It was noticeable with no load but much more significant under load. Tire rubbing out of the box, stiff CVD on a brass bushing at an angle, low motor torque with stock gearing contribute to the issue that is easily identified and addressed. Gearing change, steering bearings and tire placement allowed me to improve steering with endpoints, not decrease it. I really appreciate your input Matt SBG. My TRX4m was good but it is much more driveable now.

@scalebuildersguild Год назад

@@RCReviewChannel something doesn’t add up then, as nobody I know has been able to duplicate the problem. Did you follow the instructions in the video?

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

@@scalebuildersguild Yes I did. No effect. It is quite improbable that buyers of this vehicle will know to do a master reset after buying this, even if it did work. The issue is very well experienced in enthusiast groups. The problem is more obvious on the rocks rather on the bench. Thanks again for taking the time.

@scalebuildersguild Год назад

@@RCReviewChannel I suspect a very limited few have the EPA set beyond the limit of the CVD then, in error, from the factory. The best advice perhaps is to try the TQi method to try and fix it. It doesn't seem as widely spread as you let on if I'm honest.

@shawnthomas444 Год назад

Love the video but you kept calling it an scx24 from fms 😂

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

Ha ha. It’s their fault for naming the FCX in the SCX so close together

@shawnthomas444 Год назад

@@RCReviewChannel no doubt! Keep up the fantastic videos! You rock!

@EXPIOWA Год назад

Yet another reason I am glad I didn’t get one. Who knows what else I would find wrong with it?

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

This is an insanely good vehicle backstock, for the money. The true potential though is muddying and updating it and making it your own.

@EXPIOWA Год назад

@@RCReviewChannel Nah, I'm good. Thanks though. 🙂

@carls.6746 Год назад

thats a helll of a lot of upgrades just to make its out of the box performance basic.

@gregorholmes1837 Год назад

Full bearings in a fcx? Open up the trans. It’s not even bUshings. Just cheap white plastic on tiny shafts

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

Will do. Thank you for that.

@ryano8613 Год назад

Dude your audio and those lights are nuts. Can't.

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

Right on. Will fix.

@elijahandrew6790 Год назад

That thumbnail tho... Almost thought it was Joe Biden trying to pitch toy car sales

@nicolaemates Год назад

Lol. First here

@jameswisecarver Год назад

I dont understand why no one is comparing to the panda hobby 1/18 scales, I have the x2t and I'll give anyone a run for their money, from all the run vids I've seen of the trx4m my panda will walk all over them, jus saying not angry lol

@hikerglenn Год назад

I love your reviews, but PLEASE don’t point the led’s toward the camera. I don’t like being blinded the entire time while trying to see what you’re doing.

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

Yeah man, that was a crime. Good thing I noticed a little bit

@xd_gangster693 Год назад

i love how everyone complains about the steering and it binding and all this garbage yet i have never had an issue with mine. no binding, it turns pretty tight, zero issues with the truck. idk why you guys keep bitching about it

@thisIsRC Год назад

So in other words, the FCX24 is better.

@offshore1987 Год назад

All you needed to do was put some tape OVER the lights 🤦

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

For sure. Never had to do that before but will do that with this vehicle

@SuperLenny555 7 месяцев назад

lights are distracting

@ChrisGorman87 Год назад

I had ordered 4 of these trucks and still need to go pick them up! But this whole problem has scared me from getting mine. I still don’t know how I feel about the binding issues 😢what’s your opinion Francis?!

@RCReviewChannel Год назад

It's only noticeable for some, in high performance slow crawl situations. What's essential is the low gear. Will fix the modulation and most of the steering. This vehicle is incredible.

@jimbo4203 Год назад

Mine is not binding, but I've been running it every day for a week and it's loosened up , the shocks too and the tires seem better after spinning them on the rocks