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 …
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RC4WD Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build – Part 7 – Bumpers, Wheels and Tires
The Build – Part 7 The RC4WD Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck uses plastic, tube bumpers front and rear. For rollers, stamped steelies are wrapped in a set of great-looking scale tires. Woo hoo …
Read More »RC4WD Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build – Part 8 – Electronics
The Build – Part 8 Here we are – the final step! Part 8 of our RC4WD Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build has us installing the electronics. We’ll be using a RC4WD Outcry …
Read More »RC4WD Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build – Part 6 – Steering, Shifting
The Build – Part 6 In Part 6 of our RC4WD Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck build, we’ll be installing the steering, steering servo, shifting linkage and shift servo. Much easier than it sounds. …
Read More »RC4WD Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build – Part 5 – Drivetrain
The Build – Part 5 Part 5 of our RC4WD Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck build has 4 easy steps – attaching the driveline to the axles. Boom, quick and easy! Before moving on, …
Read More »RC4WD Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build – Part 4 – Suspension
The Build – Part 4 In this Step, we’ll be assembling and attaching both axles to the RC4WD Trail Finder 2. The TF2 uses a leaf spring suspension and internally-sprung shocks for damping. Very cool …
Read More »RC4WD Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build – Part 3 – Gearbox
The Build – Part 3 The next step in our RC4WD Trail Finder 2 build is attaching parts to the gearbox. The gearbox itself comes pre-assembled so there isn’t really anything to do except attach …
Read More »RC4WD Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build – Part 2 – Radio Pad, Body Mounts
The Build – Part 2 The next step in our RC4WD Trail Finder 2 Build revolves around the radio pad and rear body mounts. There ya go – 6 easy steps and we’re almost done. …
Read More »RC4WD Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build – Part 1 – Frame Rails
The Build – Part 1 The first part of our RC4WD Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck build is assembling the frame rails, cross bracing and front shock hoops. Alright, great job. Just so you …
Read More »Review: Serpent SDX4 Competition 4WD Buggy
A Serpent Has Slithered Into Your Pit Space For years 4WD buggy racing has been the upper echelon of competition. Manufacturers struggle to keep ahead of the competition on a day to day basis. If …
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