Injora 59mm shocks installing and testing Traxxas Trx4M Defender
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- Опубліковано 26 чер 2023
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Hi guys, and sorry for the massive delay on this video, I finally got a chance to fit the 59 mm shocks to the Traxxas TRX 4M defender
In this video, I will be removing the flex blades which made the body roll and fork twist unbearable out on the trail, so I decided to give the 59 mm shocks, a try and see how they would do.
I was quite impressed with the outcome, but there is still a bit of a twist when climbing steep inclines.
But that I will have to address in another video.
Also, I only fitted them to the rear axle as I don’t want any more droop on the front axle.
I hope you all enjoy this video, and hopefully very soon. There will be another one.
So stay tuned by subscribing and smashing the bell, so you don’t miss our latest content.
Please don’t forget to like as it really helps my small channel, get out there.
Thank you, everyone very much for your patience and I’ll see you all in the next one.
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Can you do a little video explaining how and what all you did to the trx4m defender- limb bars.. I know fishing line bit a detailed video would be helpful please 🙏
@@damonbridgmon7199 I promise as soon as I can I will do a video talking about all the things I have done and how they have held up.
I've got more accessories on the way for the defender, so they will be more content coming.
@@rcfungames cool
I have the 59mm shocks front and rear and havent ran into any serious binding issues with them up front. Love em so far. They perform so much better than stock. Also, I'm running the brass wheels from injora and they are HEAVY. They really help keep it planted but you may want to consider getting some flubber stuffers if you're going that route. I had so much sidewall folding with them it was almost undriveable and killed the performance until I got the flubs. They also add a lot of realism, since thats what youre going for. Gives the tires more of an "aired down" look without them folding completely to the rim and they perform beautifully. Nice rig though keep up the good work!
you make great and informative videos, I will be watching them all again once I have my Defender. very relaxing to watch your crawling as its not chaotic like a lot of other channels.
Bro now that's a comment!! Thank you so much for the support I really appreciate it!! 🤜🤛 makes it worth all the effort to make these videos.
Anything I can help with just let me know 👊😉
That was a helpful video. I had some problems while upgrading mine so I had a look at yours. Thanks man.
That's awesome, I'm glad the video was helpful 😉👍
I really appreciate you watching, and commenting, every single comment like this, is what makes all the effort worth it 👊😉
@@rcfungames keep on doing this great work. I tried myself to film a upgrade-video but it’s not easy. 👍🏼
The defender looks great and a very informative video. Great job!! ❤
Thank you so much, really glad you like my videos, and I appreciate, your awesome comments ✌️😉
Thank you so much for the support bro 🤜💥🤛
That defender looks awesome everytime I see it. the upgrades you did are outstanding
Thanks bro, that really means a lot to me! The way it is set up right now it is performing pretty good.
Got some more awesome goodies arriving today and tomorrow 😁
Thank you so much for watching and leaving such an awesome comment ✌️😉
@@rcfungames Rc enthusiast like you keep me excited for these things thank you for the amazing content
Very nice,❤❤❤ well explained and demonstrated thank you and as always your rig looks amazing
Awesome bro! thank you so much for the feedback ☺️
And thank you very much! I do love a good looking Defender 🤜🤛
Nice! Love your course
Thank you bro! I really appreciate it
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Wow. Your videos are so good I might not even need to go crawl myself. Love your truck.
Just subscribed
Now that's an awesome comment!!! Thank you so much 😊
I really appreciate it.
And thank you for subscribing ✌️😉
I love this car and I love the white one too!
Having owned real full size 4x4, your video looks and Sounds so real. The movement and the body roll is believable.
They are definitely awesome 4x4s, and one of my favorite looking off-roaders!! I'm just not a big fan of the engines they use!!
I have driven and worked on many of these over my life, and no they have quite a bit of body movement went off roading.
So I try my best to get my rigs to behave and look as realistic as possible!
So you're an awesome comment means a lot to me!! Thank you very much 👊😉
Loved it thanks for your help.
Thank you bro and I'm glad the video was helpful! Comments like this makes it worth all the effort ✌️😉
I have them on one of my M's.. What i did i went with a heavier oil then what Injora recommends. I went with 45wt and the light springs. I also added some spring load to the drivers side which also helped. One other thing i did was add the low gear set which also helped!!!
Thanks for the info bro, but the oil only slows down the motion of the shock doesn't prevent it from moving ounder load, and also takes away from the realistic movement of the suspension by putting a thicker oil.
I could remove the items I've got on top of the vehicle but then it isn't a scale Trail rig! And that is what I am building here.
If you watch the video I have the spring load to maximum and it actually performed really well the way it's set up right now.
But I don't like having the spring loaded so I'm going to give it a try by putting two springs in the back on one side.
I really appreciate you watching and commenting, and sharing your knowledge. 🤜💥🤛
I believe the low gear set was my second upgrade on the vehicle, which meanwhile I've already changed to metal reduction gear set.
Definitely one of the most important upgrades.
As I really didn't like the way it was set up with the gearing from factory.
Dude, I ordered me these shocks for my TRX4M Chevy K10, get them on Thursday & can't wait to try them out!
Dude that's awesome!! I think they are awesome quality for the price.
When you do the installation change out the soft springs that they come with for the harder ones in the packet.
Or else to torque twist becomes unbearable.
I am waiting for a few parts to come but because of Christmas season it's taking forever to get here!!
Only got today to go and then you get your shocks 😁💯
@rcfungames Hell yeah, totally stoked for 'em. Think it will help with the flex & should be better than stock.
@@RCCrawlerz209 How are they? Ordered them for my K10 too. What oil did you use?
@saltysteel3996 They work pretty good for the most part, having the Injora chassis, definitely gives you a lot of flex to work with. I think I got 70 in the rear & 20 or 30 up front, which I need to put 50 in the front, now that I think of it. 🤔
Hello,
great video from you, nice update!👍! 👍
Greetings Seven🖖
Hello and thank you bro.
I'm glad you found it interesting
I really appreciate you watching and commenting Seven
Greetings Ryan 🖖
@@rcfungames 👍
Thank you
Anytime bro, thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment! ✌️😉
I did the stock length 53mm with one heavy duty spring the black ones where a little soft, I copied the way you filled your shocks came out good your way. You forgot to mention the rebound on the shocks your way is slower and feels better. Smooth as well. Injura offers great quality of parts with a fair price and not to mention the extra hardware.
Thank you bro, I'm glad you're finding my videos helpful.
I really appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a comment.
Means a lot to me and makes it worth making these videos.
Yeah sometimes I forget to mention things as my health isn't the best and don't always remember.
And I totally agree, I think Injora is an awesome company! The quality is well above average and the price is pretty good.
The customer service is excellent and like you said after buying a few parts you've got enough hardware to build a whole rig 😅
And I really have brought us tons of awesome products for the TRX4m
@@rcfungames thanks I wish you best in health always stay positive and looking forward to tomorrow. Positive vibes your way brother.
Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo 👍🔝👍
It's a pleasure, glad you liked it ☺️
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I dig the limb risers, what are they made of and how did you attach them?
Hi bro 👋
I bought some cable leaders from my fishing shop, and made them to size, then just made a little hole on the front and put a screw through to hold it.
And the fishing shops have lots of choice on color.
Hope that helps ✌️😉
You got the right size of shock absorbers 👍
Personally off the running 59s on the defender I found that putting 53 mm shocks in the front and 59 in the back is actually the best setup for good crawling capability but at the same time still keeping that realistic look.
The front geometry on these rigs just don't work well with the 59 mm shocks.
It's taking me a while to get a good set up on these little rigs but once you figure it out it is quite easy to try and counter the torque twist and also get plenty of flex.
I have the defender and just bought the high clearance kit, flex blades and the 59mm shocks. And rims and tires. Hopefully it really enhances what itll do! Im going to try running the shocks with 25w oil to start.
Bro that's awesome you'll Defender is going to be a beast!
I will warn you in advance that the flex blades are not really worth it and cause more problems than performance gains!
If you really want to run them only fit them on the back axle.
The front axles geometry is too short to allow for that amount of travel! And that's besides the steering link catching the flex blades and the bottom of the shocks!
And also doesn't allow for full compression on the front suspension due to the links touching each other and the Servo mount.
And make sure you put on the harder springs that are provided with the 59 mm shocks or else you're going to have lots of torque twist!
I really appreciate you watching and leaving a comment
Thanks 🤜🤛
Thanks for responding man. I just found your videos. I'm going to sub. I like them. And I actually just saw your video on flex blades and canceled them off my order because of it. So thanks for yhe heads up. I'm hoping the stock servo will handle the weight of the new tires and rims. If not, I'll need to find a stronger one. But I'm excited yo see what it can do. I already have the injora bumpers and light bar because they look cool haha
@@vitocolombo1994 thank you bro, I appreciate the support and the Sub!!
The stock Servo is definitely going to struggle with the extra wight, definitely think about getting an upgraded one on your next order.
Awesome accessories they will make it look even more realistic!
I've got to say that they are one of my favorite platforms to work on and upgrade! Trx4m 💯
So update on my build. I got the new shocks on and installed the lift kit. I'm running the shocks with 35 w oil and both stes of springs doubled up on each shock. It's a little stiff for my taste so I'll be making adjustments. I've also got the 56x23 super swampers mounted on the stock rims. I didn't feel like messing with all the little bead lock screws. The truck has dramatically changed and it's awesome. I love the trx4m!!
I'm sure it adds a bit of top weight, but your rig is very nicely decorated. Watching it crawl is a pleasure.
Can you explain why you think adding weight to the wheels will reduce twist?
It's definitely top heavy with all the extra accessories!
The brush rims won't really help for the torque twist besides keeping the wheels planted to the ground, instead of always lifting one front tire when climbing.
The brass rims in my opinion will actually make the torque twist ( body lean ) even worse as it takes more power to rotate the wheels causing the body to fall over more as it needs more power to move the wheels.
These vehicles really do have a problem with torque twist!!
i aint gonna lie thats a great looking rig tho man
Thanks bro I really appreciate it.
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Bom video 😁👍
Muito obrigado 🤜💥🤛
How did you make the limb riser??? I’m wanting to make some for my defender
Hi bro, I went to my local fishing shop and bought some cable leaders, in the color I wanted and then cut and crimp them to the size I wanted.
Hope that helps
So even though these shocks are much longer than stock, you can still maintain the stock right height look becasue of the light weight oil and no preload when capping? Or is that long shock still stock ride height because of an adjusted shock tower mount?
Yes even though the shocks are longer than the original shocks you can still maintain the original ride height! The springs on the shocks are very soft and Capping them with no preload is kind of like running a droop setup.
As capping it with the shock completely compressed it creates a negative pressure which wants to pull it in like a droop setup.
The only thing I find with these 59 mm shocks is that the torque twist gets even worse 😔
I have tried multiple things to get rid of the torque twist, even fitting 2 springs on the back shocks to try and prevent it still didn't work.
I have now removed 59 mm shocks and gone back for the 53mm soon I will do a video and see if that help reduce the torque twist again.
I am also having trouble with torque twist due to the fact that I've got a lot of weight on my body to make it look like a trail truck.
I hope this answers your question!
I really appreciate you watching and commenting bro and I'm glad the videos are helpful ☺️
@@rcfungames Awesome. Keep up the great work. So informative for noobs like myself. Subscribed!
@@megaijin so glad to hear that and thank you so much for subscribing and joining RC fun and games 🤜💥🤛
hi there, can you recommend a sticker sheet for the trx4m? With ARB Logo and stuff?
Hi bro 👋
I get my stickers from a local guy where I live.
He custom makes them according to whatever I want.
He is on Facebook I will share a link to his page.
Contact him via a message and let him know what you're looking for and he will come up with a sheet that is suitable for you.
facebook.com/VH1980Grafics
Sweet crawling
Thanks so much bro 🤜🤛
Hey Ryan thank you for helping build my trx4m it came last friday and it is completed just now but the drooping at the back is bad i might buy the 59mm shocks too and also I have a question there is rubbing when I turn do you have any advice on fixing the rubbing? thank you
Hi bro, I'm glad the videos are helpful.
That's awesome!! welcome to the traxxas TRX4M world 😁
Are you running the original shocks in the back?
If you running the 53mm shocks from Injora?! a good fix is using your original springs on the Injora shocks.
Look carefully when you turn your wheels where they are catching and see if you can trim a little bit with a nail cutter if it's the body, and if it's the original bumper you can also trim a little bit with a nail clipper.
Hope that helps 🤜🤛
@@rcfungames No actually before I cross to crawlers I found your video about your injora jeep build and made me think to just use injora parts the only part I have from traxxas are the defender body my transmitter is from my old drift cars nb4 because I have a receiver that I did not use
Now I am thinking of just buying a traxxas spring to fix the droop it is ugly when it droop
did u extend the shaft only half way up when closing the shock?
It was about quarter way out when I shut the lid.
I don't like setting them up with positive-pressure I just like it's with a neutral pressure
It makes for more realistic movement when filming.
It's still got a bit of body roll but I'm going to try a few things in the next video.
I hope the video helped you it wasn't my best feature as I'm still not feeling very well.
@@rcfungames it helped pretty much
Where do you get the cable/ wire on the hood?
Bro I already replied to your last comment, I got some fishing cable leaders from my local fishing shop and made them to size!!
There are many colors to choose from 😁
Hope this helps ✌️😉
yes finnally
Sorry for the delay on this video, they will be more on this subject coming on the next video
@@rcfungames nothing to be sorry about
hey, where did you buy the decals? aliexpress?
Bro I get all my scale decals custom made from this cool dude on Facebook
facebook.com/VH1980Grafics
@@rcfungames thanks mate😀
What size tires?? Nice video and build
Hi bro
I am running the 56mm tires, from Injora.
They have been great 💯
Do those shock make the vehicle taller
Can you make a video on how to install the long arm lift kit
Just to confirm you are talking about the high clearance links?
Here is a link for the installation of the high clearance links
ua-cam.com/video/njHlb0644As/v-deo.htmlsi=p2RXSaEiWYk23F5P
Nice car mate! Have you modified the front axle slider plate?? I fitted the same ones to mine, but the front one literally digs into everything, so bad that I’ve actually removed it! I’m looking at yours and thinking maybe you have modified it?!
Hi bro and thank you very much!
Yes when I fitted the protection slider plate I did bend it to try and mold it closer to the axle.
It performs okay with them on but you do lose a bit of clearance.
All I did was fit them and then gently manipulate them to fit closer to the axle by tapping with a rubber mallet, and a pair of pliers with a bit of leather stuck to the jaws to not damage the plate.
I hope that helps you.
And I wanted to say thank you very much for watching and commenting bro.
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@@rcfungames Thanks for getting back to me, I’ll have a go at heating the guard up and bending it. Keep the videos coming!
@@rcfungames I have the carbon fibre chassis too, but only have standard shocks at the moment, which I will probably replace after Christmas now, but it’s difficult knowing where to mount the shocks because there are so many different options
What shock oil are you using?
I believe I show the bottle in the video, but it is 19WT 200CPS
It's a bit thin but it makes for a very realistic movement
@@rcfungames I must of missed t
It. Thanks! Great video I will for sure be checking out more later!
@@kerryg4466 any time ☺️ thanks so much I really appreciate it 🤜🤛
yea flex blades will do that but using them with shorter shocks is better for performance you just need to use a limit strap so it doesnt unload too much on you on climbs looks like you are more scale tho so i get it
Exactly because I built it as a scale trail Rig, so the flex blades just took away the realistic look.
I will probably be using them on my tarantula builds.
Thank you very much for the info as I always appreciate any knowledge I can get.
Thank you very much for watching and commenting 🤜💥🤛
@@rcfungames if you never used them id argue the front ones are worse to run cause they unload on climbs sending the front end up in the air but then again i didnt try the front with a limit strap that would potentially take care of that issue and still get it to pivot for dropping when flexed
Nice vid, thanks. Didn't the 59 shock have less droop on the rear than the blades? So why not run them up front?
Thank you Craig, yes they had less droop than having the flex blades, but it was still too much.
Overall it still does better hill climbs and overall performance with the 53mm shocks.
And it also looked very unrealistic with the 59mm
In my opinion The sweet Spot for performance is the 53 mm shocks.
And if you're trying to build it more scale, I would say 53 is definitely the way to go.
Glad I have the 53s in my cart
@@damonbridgmon7199
And you did the right choice!
I ended up going back to 53 mm shocks, on the defender and Bronco, as they just work better.
Looks way more realistic than the 59mm when crawling.
And if you like me, and you end up adding lots of accessories, to the body, the 59 mm shocks, are just too much, and caused too much torque twist and body lean!
@rcfungames king trekkers,53mm shocks, rear flex blades only, maybe 40 weight rear and 20 front, your method of capturing the shock. About to go my trx4m defender. Build looks awesome man and thanks for the information on everything, your the best. Central Florida USA 💪
@@damonbridgmon7199 bro, that sounds awesome!!
Yeah the way they tell you to close and setup the shocks on the instructions, is not corrett.
Especially not for Crawlers.
I am really glad that you found my videos helpful!
And I really appreciate all the support! thank you very much bro.
Greetings from Portugal 🤜💥🤛
do i need new bearings if my defender doesnt drive slow speeds anymore. i need to press the gas almost completely till it starts driving and it just stops driving when i like press the gas completely
i dont reallz know how to explain it i would send u a vid or sum like that
do u use neutral pressure also on front shocks
Okay so you've got bearings and it is holding back? Have you used it in water since you fitted the bearings?
If not check your wheel nuts on too tight.
Are you still running the stock gears or Reduction gears set?
@@user-tm1kq5my8j you can or find me on Facebook Ryan Vasconcelos ore RC Fun&Games if you send me a friend request then we will be able to share videos so I can try and help.
@@user-tm1kq5my8j yes I do
Sry m8, where i can buy the stickers?
No worries bro, I got them from a local guy that makes scale stickers.
He is on Facebook but he is located in Portugal.
I don't know where you are located, but if you want I will share you a link to his Facebook page.
Just let me know 👍
I love your videos explains things so well, and they are very informative. But do I detect a South African accent, or am I smoking my socks?
Hi bro 👋
Thank you so much, I really appreciate the awesome feedback!
And yes 100% you do detect a South African accent! 😅
I'm natural from South Africa, but I live in Portugal 👊😉
Awesome I am also from South Africa but live in the Netherlands! Awesome videos keep up the great work
I didn't get instructions with mine
Instructions are a crapshoot with injora. I love the parts, but every part is sketchy as to what you're going to get instructions wise.
It's pretty straightforward fitting any of these upgrades, but if you're having any difficulty look through my channel you should find everything you need as I have done in detail upgrade videos on almost every single component they sell for the TRX4m
And if you ever have any doubts feel free to ask.
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@rcfungames it all went great. The hightrail is so heavy I doubled up on the springs, which, you would think would be too much. But it's so brassed out it runs like crazy. I mounted them upside down for the low weight and hooked them to the injora shock mounts. So much twist now! 👊✊️🤘
@@grassrootztakulusroq8011
Grab some original springs, from the original shocks, stretch them to fit to 59 mm if that's what you're running.
Also increase the WT of your Shock oil.
The torque twist in these rigs is a real problem!
I would definitely like to see some stiffer springs, come with the sharks nowadays especially with the weight that we are running on some of our rigs! 👊😉
You need a swaybar
Indeed 👍
oh no my torque twist got even worse
Have you adjusted the spring preload on the back shock?
@@rcfungames do u meen if i adjusted the black ring that i can put down and up? if yes . yes i did its almost fully down
@@user-tm1kq5my8j okay and you running 20 WT oil?
I would say if you're still struggling with a torque twist there is something too tight on the system which is causing it to be under load so it keeps pushing you over as if you were trying to climb a hill.
You need to go through all the components and make sure nothing is binding or causing friction.
@@rcfungames i am running 30wt oil so what do u meen by too thight in the system
Don't put so much junk on the roof
Ok!