I’ve always been a fan of RC4WD’s Trail Finder 2 truck; the scale realism, aftermarket support and, of course, the bad-ass Toyota body. When the LWB (Long WheelBase) version hit our shores, I knew it was time to add one to my collection; I’ve never had a hard body vehicle before and, well, this one is simply gorgeous!
I also decided to do a full build on this truck as well – from opening the box to it’s maiden voyage – and here it is. Hopefully this will help you with any build issues you might have.
Here’s the list of parts we’ll be using in this build – click the links for more information:
• #Z-K0058 RC4WD Trail Finder 2 LWB Edition, (Kit: https://bit.ly/30y2mM6, RTR: https://bit.ly/3bBohsc)
• #FUTK1410 Futaba 4PM 4-Channel Transmitter, https://bit.ly/3qGPvlA
• #FUTM0131 Futaba S3470SV Steering Servo, https://bit.ly/3rNHxsoZ
• #FUTM0098 Futaba S3037HV Shift Servo, https://bit.ly/30AX56P
• #PTK-5113 ProTek RC 2S 4300mAh Shorty LiPo Battery, https://bit.ly/3ctQSPg
• #Z-E0007 RC4WD Outcry Crawler ESC, https://bit.ly/38zxVJV
• #Z-E0045 RC4WD Brushed 35T Boost 540 Crawler Motor, https://bit.ly/3qB5EJe
• #85092 Tamiya TS-92 Metallic Orange Spray Paint, https://bit.ly/30GgLpy
• #248914 Rust-Oleum Truck Bed Black Textured Paint, www.rustoleum.com
Tools:
To painlessly build the Trail Finder 2, we suggest the following few basic tools, some of which you might already have:
• MIP Metric Hex Driver Set (contains 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5mm drivers)
• MIP 1.5mm Hex Driver
• MIP 2.0 Hex Driver
• MIP 2.5 Hex Driver
• Excel Grip On Hobby Knife
• Scotch Mounting Tape
• Excel Needlenose Pliers
Ok, let’s get to the build. Use the links below to head right to the page you need!
Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build – Part 1 – Frame Rails
Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build – Part 2 – Radio Pad, Body Mounts
Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build – Part 3 – Gearbox
Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build – Part 4 – Suspension
Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build – Part 5 – Drivetrain
Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build – Part 6 – Steering, Shifting
Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build – Part 7 – Bumpers, Wheels and Tires
Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build – Part 8 – Electronics
This is a very detailed guide. Thanks so much for this. How long did it take you to build the truck?
With all the pictures, about 5 hours. Had I not had to take all the pictures, maybe 3 1/2-4. That’s taking my time and enjoying the build.