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Build details and parts list: 

Built on a TRX4 sport high trail for full time 4x4: https://traxxas.com/products/models/electric/trx-4-sport-high-trail 

Standard front axle for TRX4 rear steering can be found on eBay fully assembled. See Traxxas.com for parts exploded view to build one.

Front and rear brass diff covers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRBH3F61?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title 

Rear servo mounting bracket for high trail model: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DSQ416F?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title 

front and rear servos need to be pretty powerful, we use these. Powerful quiet brushless customizable: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HH5V9VB?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 

The remote and receiver we use for our rigs: https://a.co/d/03oSxAIA

Optional with the standard TRX4 remote. Refere to the rear stuttering video to help with this part. Steering selector cable: https://a.co/d/35S0hqL 

These are used in place of the steering rod to adjust the trim manually. You won't be able to adjust it with the remote for front and back if using the original remote: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKVZZFXT?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 

Use these to extend the studs for the wheels, Use a double lock nut on every wheel before putting the covers on so they don't slip back: https://www.ebay.com/itm/114836168761?var=414987682611 

JConcepts for monster truck tires and wheels. They offer a tire and wheel pack to save some money: https://jconcepts.net/goldenyears-combo--includes-tribute-wheels 

Most of our truck bosies are 13" wheelbase, This one is around 10" and the frame will have to be modified and the rear axle will need to be mounted forwared with shorter rear links: https://a.co/d/08tO3D8X

Use metallic blue PS 16 by Tamiya for the front half: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BN6JFG?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title 

 

if you want the mirrors on the doors: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MXNTVP7?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title 

Also used accessories from the Traxxas Bigfoot 1 body: https://traxxas.com/products/parts/3662 

The black used by Tamiya on this build: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000WS05A?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title 

Front bumper for the 86 body: https://jconcepts.net/late-80s-f-type-front-grille-bumper-set-chrome 

Rear aluminum bumper used: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078KQWLKS?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title 

Blue body clips for the hood to help blend better: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQK51NB9?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title 

Body posts, the trx4 sports don't come with them: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HHFDSRS?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title 

You might want one of these screws sets to reconfigure the floorboard a little for clearance. this is the one I got: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8HV5C3N?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 

Lock nuts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFY8Y1TK?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 

These are the rock guards used: https://www.ebay.com/itm/364786776007?var=634329852562 

Gotta have the sound box! Check the video for that on also. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B82L595X?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title 

You might want a larger receiver box for all the extra wires: https://www.ebay.com/itm/325017205610 

The Traxxas receiver we used with the TRX4 remote: https://traxxas.com/products/parts/traxxas-stability-management 

The remote with the trx4 sport: https://traxxas.com/products/parts/6530 


 

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