What's on the Bench Weekly Ep34 - I make things, but like, better? 

The stock look is amazing, would be awesome to see Traxxas do a no portal truck and a stock looking rig.

Love the "stock" low look. Yes the sky-high jacked truck is cool but I do dig the very stock appearance thing. I myself have done the SSD portal delete on my TRX4 '79 Bronco and LOVE it! Looks ready to go hunting and fishing! Lol! In my build I added the Traxxas LED light kit, an SSD winch bumper with RC4WD/Warn winch, RC4WD tires and retro white spoke wheels. I did the pinion/spur gear reduction but also did the lower diff gears front and back too. The motor runs cool with NO issues whatsoever. I also added a stock rotation 550 motor as the motor direction changes with the portal delete. Lastly I re-programmed the radio to lock the rear diff solo (not the front) on the first position and then both diffs.....I just prefer it that way. It would be AWESOME if Traxxas offered a stock height kit and even better, a 2WD/4WD selectable trans (as opposed to the current Hi/Lo gear config. I rarely EVER use high gear cuz afterall it's a trail rig not a speed demon! -Cheers!

If Traxxas offered that like that, yes I would want it in the fleet, although in this case there's three things I would wish for: a more scale bed (aka deeper floor -> like a real truck), (I can hear Josh gasping over this) rear leaf springs (as long as they are properly soft), and the big one (that would complicate things up big time) - a scaled twin traction beam front axle like the real Bullnose Ford F-series would have had (radius arms and all).

I want to turn the f150 into a early Bigfoot 1, before the 66" tires became the norm

liking the front of the snowmobile looks like a cat face Bravo Zulu

What electric screw driver are you using? I wish to buy one

Not for everyone , but a 2wd leaf spring version would be very cool. Deeper bed , etc. but still love the high trail as well 👍

A low-top Bronco pickup with a good scale, it's cool

I keep thinking Traxxas next step now after the trx4m would be a XL scx6 size trx4?

I love the look. They should sell one at stock ride height with portal axles . I had a white verson of this truck in high school . I miss that truck so much.

I'm hoping the F150 Ford High Trail body fits my K10 Chevy High Trail TRX4 chassis without costly(or time-consuming) alterations. I was in my early twenties in 1979. Both Chevy and Ford PUs modded out were forever etched into my heart as sure as Barbara Eden and Lynda Carter. It would be a Wonder of Traxxas's generosity and as dreamy as Jeanni to alternate the bodies at whim.

That sled looks amazing. Check out Pascal Robert on RU-vid. He builds some killer rc snow mobiles.

I will say it one last time Candyman Candyman Gen2 RAM, 'looking around the room' Damn, didn't work. I'll be dreaming of my Unicorn and watching in Envy of Ford and Chevy getting the glory 😋

The f150 looks great. If you added a pap-cap and a few scale Zebco 33 fishing poles and frame rot it would be like every F150 in southern Indiana

Hey Matt, Another great weekly episode of what’s on the bench as usual. Just wondering if your gonna 3d print a (in Canada 🇨🇦 Ski-doo ) snow mobile deck to carry that snow mobile on the ford f150 truck now that it’s lowered and looking 👀 stock. Great job as usual. Thanks again for sharing. 😊

I really wish Traxxas would tint or just leave the windows clear. For the record it looks nice lowered but it looks a lot meaner lifted. But hey at least they got rid of the Body Post. One step at a time I guess.

Actually they should have sent you the original bronco rims and tires

Traxxas should honestly offer this option for the Chevy truck and Ford ranger. That truck turned out way better than the lifted one. Awesome video mat

Its got a 'rider' ha. Looks great. Snowmachines are difficult to translate in performance into the rc world because the riders skills are so much a part of what the machine can do. Placing the rider on a servo that can throw his weight right and left would be a cool addition and would potentially give you significant performance on top of what you already have. As well waiting him and creating a higher center of gravity would allow your sled to perform more realistically. But like I said it looks awesome. A tribute livery to Ken block would be amazing

Love what you did to the Ford! I'm a Chevy guy, but dang that thing looks good! I would definitely consider buying a lowered/stock looking version of either the Ford or the Chevy, the big lift just isn't for me. Or if they just offered the pick up version of the Blazer and Bronco body I would for sure buy one to replace my TRX4 Blazer body. The snowmobile looks awesome as well! Can't wait to see it in action. I've recently been experimenting with 3D printing, but no projects anywhere near that size! Keep up the great work, I really enjoy this series!

Love the scale look of it now. It really came around just by doing that.

Love that 1978 ford that my dream truck

That Snowmachine is Def a point of Pride well done !

If Traxxas releases a version of this truck with smaller 1.9 tires and clear windows, i'm in

Love it! It looks so good dropped down. And the wheel and tire combo just seals the deal. I like the boat on a trailer idea. Future SBG episodes where we see the trailer get printed and a boat done up? 🤔🤔 Yes, I think Traxxas could easily do a rig like this. Make it LCG, limit the upward travel but have a fair bit of down travel when needed. Make it a 'sleeper' rig that can get down to business if necessary.

It’s a Stock TUFF TRUCK… doesn’t get any cooler than this!!! Can’t wait to see more of it. Was excited when you mentioned taking it down for stock look. Well this turned out sooooo nice! Really dig it man. Great work and thanks for sharing it so fast!👍👍👍

The snowmobile turned out great. Nailed the stock f-150 Ranger look on the Traxxas and those aluminum slots look more realistic than the Traxxas versions

Traxxas did a great job on the truck. Sbg hit it OUT OF THE PARK. I love the bfg and rim combo. Maybe you could add the old turbine rims for that classic look. Critique for traxxas- Dent chrome is missing black center stripe, rear and marker lights are not greatly disproportionate, black windows... : l Would be nice to have a clear body with the rollbar delete for a more scale look. Wonderful build.

Sits much nicer now, little less comical. I dig it.

That actually looks really fucking awesome. Lowered like that. I hope Traxxas takes the hint. I really want to see them make more vehicles like jeep Dodge GMC Nissan. I think that would be really cool if they can get more licensing or maybe an 18 wheeler like an off-road version something with four-wheel-drive or 6 Wheel Dr.they basically have like the 6 x 6 flatbed

Seeing that you have an 81K voice, could you please give Traxxas the FACTORY SERVO ON AXLE talk?!?! Because this would be great for running TRX-4 Axles in everything...

As I repeatedly watch this video, I am thinking that 50 mph could be possible, if I remove the portals 😈 Thinking that the hobbywing quickrun fusion 2300kv gets my TRX-4 Blazer up to 30MPH in second gear. Running 22-39 so this could be the golden Ticket 🎟

Larger spur, underdrive gears in both axles, a 1400kv Fusion and a 9 tooth pinion.p You'd be good. I've had and still have classic Fords. Going to smaller tires is never a goal. At the moment I have a 67 F100 short-box 4x4 with a 428 and Detroit lockers at both ends and a 72 F250 4x4. Both have 4-speeds. The F100 has alot of future plans.

Wow...😍!! This Truck is such a BEAUTY...!! Love at first sight! A MUST HAVE for me! Very well done, Matt👍! You left me speechless...😄! Traxxas would be nuts if they don't put this rig into series (I hope I expressed myself correctly) Greetings from Germany to all Scalebuilders out there 🙋‍♂️ Peter

Link geometry is designed for full compression and droop regardless of ride height. The arc of the 4 link is natural so at full compression it arcs further away and vice versa at droop. 👍

Amazing job on the snowmobile. Haha I know you didn't design it... but hey. You printed it and assembled it anyway hahaha. That would be super fun to build. I love that Ford. LOVE IT. I always forget that ssd makes portal deletes.. As much as I want a mud truck in my collection...... I'll have a hard time not doing that conversion hahaha. Great video. Can't wait tonsee what's next with the Ford, and other builds for that matter.

Damn, that looks amazing. I would love to see a straight axle truck from Traxxas or a straight axle replacement for the portals.

Now that’s a nice looking truck. Good job! And I agree on the wheels. Hope to see some more European/Asian bodies from Traxxas too - Hardbody… Now, I wish Traxxas get a second chassis out: A TRX-4/6 “Scale” without portals, but with selectable diff locks, 2-speed AND a selectable 2wd/4wd transfer case. Some narrower track width too - so we can select the last few Millimeters with the rims. While we’re at it: A 8 channel radio with bluetooth in a much more compact package - good for shipping too😉

Again. Love 'What's on the Bench' . That ski turned out SAWEET! You put in some major print time on that baby. Can't wait for the snow run video👍👍👍The Ford is looking good 👌. I would have thought lowering it would have been more difficult, but there it is. Matt I am about to print a 'starter buck' for a new body for the scx6. I know in the past, you weren't thrilled about the prospects of a Square Body Chevy. Would a Ramcharger inspired body be of interest to you? Reason I ask is I want to send you one , but it'll take 2 months to get tooling done and make a body so I want to make sure you'll like it. If a topless "ramcharger" doesn't do it for ya, what wouldinterest you? perhaps, Stugga inspired? . Keep up the awesome content 👏

Love that F150 look. Do you think It would be easier to adjust the '21 Bronco to fit the F150 body or just lower the F150 with new 1.9 wheels? Could you share the complete list of part numbers traxxas provided?

i scaled my trx4 blazer down a bit from the box......full sag on the shocks a set of dick cepek mud country tires and some cheap 6 spoke aluminum bead lock wheels from wish(@30 bucks shipped! and danmmit they are good) and it has a perfect stance now, just the right amount of "body lift" for a 79 blazer.

This truck looks classy! I'd still keep the portals. Only because I like the interchangable parts if anything breaks and they work with the factory radio. This model is on my back burner right now but I dig the pickup body instead of purely just having SUVs - Or the Chevy truck. They look good, but I still like my Fords. If i end up getting one though, I'm getting a clear body so I can paint it green - Nobody does green anymore and it makes me sad. (and good lord the 2021 Bronco body is pricy as hell)

Speaking of all the 3D printing, I'd love to see a video of your setup. Maybe a quick rundown of how to get started, computer, software, filaments, etc. I'm considering buying a Prusa but have no idea what all I would need.

"If you like being outside when there's snow" That's the problem, I haven't done any snow-capable RCs because I don't like being out in the cold when there's very little daylight time anyway. What I might do is extend my TRX-4 sport without lift and put on the K10 Cheyenne, I think the tires to use would be either proline super swampers or bfgoodrich all-terrains

That Ford looks great! I'm hoping Traxxas makes a proper wheelbase TRX-4 79 Suburban...

My buddy just moved from the scx24's to the Traxxas and he's pushing me to do the same I liked the high trail but was not sure about the height and rolling. Shocks, Servo mount, and wheels seems like a pretty cheap conversion 🤷🏻‍♂️ the 2.2s looked a little too big I think those wheels you used are awesome. And having the ability to switch back to the high trail at anytime is great too.

This is by far the coolest rc ever! I live in south lake tahoe ca and this would be used everyday here around 8 months a year we have a massive amount of snow we received over 18ft in 3 days last year lol but this is soooooo cool 😎 I love it! Never cease to amaze me with you're builds! If your feelings generous i will take one! 😉

Are those 1.9" wheels or something smaller? They look so perfect, but I always thought 1.9s were too big on the non-High Trail trucks. Or maybe now my eyes are just acclimated to seeing 2.2s and the 1.9s look right.

You can also use the taxxas trx4 underdrive gears front and rear with the ssd portal delete kit to get gearing better I used 1800kv hobbywing fusion 45t spur 9t pinion 2x underdrive diff gear kits Works really well with a hardbody

The high trail edition is a looker, but damn, that low trail version just kills. If I wasn’t so opposed to their product pricing, I’d probably have bought a few.

Amazing job on the snowmobile looks great. And the f150 looks fantastic as well. And is it hard to clear the windows thinking about getting the f150 for myself and would love to clear them as well

Good job really. I personally would have to trim off idk 2-3mm off the bottom of the body and through the fenders bumper to bumper. It looks too bulgy to me. Or paint mat color blue idk. I did see and touch this rig last night at my LHS. They did and stand out job on the wheels and the locking hubs.

Love this show !! I think traxxas will make lower realistic truck. I think you should make a removable camper I’m going to make one when I save up enough money to buy one.

LOVE the SBG emblem on the nose! I aiso lowered my c10 High Trail and I think it looks much better.

What size wheels and tires did you put on the Ford? I have a portal deleted Bronco with 80mm shocks and no way 1.9's are going on it.

Dude.. really!? All this time in the hobby and you haven't built a trailer yet? smh 🤦 Guess we know what your next project should be. 😉

Awesome. I want Traxxas to make this stance. My dad had this truck and I want it, but not in the high trail edition. C'mon Traxxas make this an RTR option.

Check out my custom scratch built off-road Winnebago camper on a TRX4 chassis

Traxxas should make one like that with an adjusted trans for no portals because it looks awesome

Instead of cutting new links for the rear suspension, what about a leaf spring conversion? Would make it even more scale, and you could tow stuff with it.

by leaving the portals , you still used the 90mm shocks right? so in reality what ended up dropping it was the wheel set up?

That is what the hobby is all about, do what you want and make custom vehicle, love the traxxas look now, how much weight did you think that dropped??

Not gonna lie, truck looks a 100% better now than it did stock. That snow machine just looks so good. Can't wait to see both of them out driving.

Hmm...only add-on is to chrome the mirrors. You also should do the super cheap seat covers that always found their way into those old trucks. lol

I think if you were to put smaller tires on the HighTrail it would look real similar to the 70's 'Highboy' truck maybe a little too high.

When you run the trx4 can you do a temperature reading between both portaled and solid axle im very curious to how much of a difference it makes and wheel speed if noticeable increase.

Stock look is great. Still want 4WD but low (street) with the stock steel wheel/hubcap look would be great.

Ok. Time to print a cool trailer for the ski ride 2(nick named kong) to follow behind the truck!

It’s not a doll!!!! It’s an action figure!!!! But yeah, love that Ford High Trail truck. Love at first sight, especially with the slotted rims! Thanks for the video! Are there on road tires for the slotted rims you have on that Ford? That would be a cool scale option to make it look more stock.

Great job !!!! what size of wheels ans tires 1.9 or 1.55?

Nicely done 🎉

*I'm just getting ready to build a 1/24 scale off road recovery rig

To lower them is logic and the first i thought as i have seen the high trails The high trails look like a hot wheel toy to me. But i am from europe and have a bit a different taste for this 😅. Lowered the Ford is a beauty.

Looks like a 2wd with mud tires think 100- 110 mm shocks to get it up just a tad higher as the 4wd trucks sat just a bit higher than a 2wd

I just did this with my new 4m with all left over or not used parts from my 4m bronco and it looks so sweet

The snowmobile is cool. The biggest issue is steering needs weight transfer. It’s something I’m trying to sort out on mine.

There been chevys and ford's but no dodge traxxis bodies I would love to see an old dodge power wagon trx4

I’m really looking forward to seeing what you can do with the interior of the High Trail!

Boy, that is nice. I'd probably do that. And put the tires on the bronco.

Really reminds me of Headquakes 77. Bad Ass, gonna add it to the list

Looks great! Would rather traxxas introduce this version over the other

I have 2 gm dually trucks one 4door and one 2 door extra cab they work good for pulling others may be time for a tow pig build

I may need a RC Snowmobile here in So Cal because the snow level is so low I watched it snow at work today & a lot more to come.

Even though it’s not helping it Crawl I’d have to say it looks awesome at that height.

Looks great, what manufacturer was used rim 1.9

That is a really good looking truck. Let hope that traxxas is listing.

I would love it if traxxas would go more scale in the future! :)

Can you set the Chevy body on that in a video so I can see if I want to go that route with one ?? Looks good with that blue body.

I would buy exactly what you made the high country into in a heartbeat

Absolutely fabulous episode. The snowmobile looks fantastic and the traxxas low trail makes me want one real bad. You’re doing all the good today.

STILL 6 LUG 🤣🙃 Nah, looks the bee's knees.

That Ski is F@#$%King BAD@#$! You killed it! I love the "What's on the bench" series! I also lowered my K10 Cheyenne high trail a few weeks ago. I have both red and black ones so I didn't mind to Frankenstein one, lol.

I would LOVE to see a non-portal TRX-4!

Traxxas did release the clear body for the trx4 high trail k10

I almost bought the red chevy version, and after looking at the rear tire to fender alignment. I decided to pass on this generation. Knowing the Ford version has this same problem. For a $550 dollar bill, I will wait for the price tag to drop off a little. All looks great if the suspension is at maximum height, but compressing it makes the rear a little long. However I do love the TRX-4 platform!!! This is the holy grail of backyard bashing awesomeness !!!!!! So I will keep an eye out for the price tag 👀

I hope they release that f150 body on the TRX4M.

I want one!

A truck like this from traxxas? Ohhh yeeaahh!!!!

The black headlights and black grill are not accurate for the late 1970's

lol ford truck with a chevy license plate got us again lol