Category Archives: Upgrades and Hop-ups

Traxxas Releases Two Aluminum Beadlock Wheel Options for the TRX-4M

Traxxas Releases Two Aluminum Beadlock Wheel Options for the TRX-4M

There’s no shortage of options when it comes to upgrading the TRX-4M. When this model was released, Traxxas had their own array of option parts ready to go, and they’re adding to that lineup with two new 1.0″ aluminum beadlock wheel sets. Featuring a blend of aluminum (outer face and backing ring) and plastic (wheel…

Fair RC Releases the FCX24 Pumpkin Smasher Mod

Fair RC Releases the FCX24 Pumpkin Smasher Mod

If you’re searching for an FCX24 Smasher with a unique style, check out Fair RC’s latest modded machine, the FCX24 Pumpkin Smasher Mod. “Unique” is quite an understatement when it comes to the appearance of this machine. With multiple colors on various body panels, this truck is a patchwork of colors that ranges from real…

Fair RC FCX24 K5 Blazer “Hopper’s Car” Mod

Fair RC FCX24 K5 Blazer “Hopper’s Car” Mod

Fair RC has announced another new modded R/C machine, turning their attention to one of the stars of Stranger Things (that is if you’re a car and truck fanatic). The FCX24 K5 Blazer “Hopper’s Car” Mod is a solid replica of the 1980 K5 Blazer driven by David Harbour’s character, Jim Hopper, in the Stranger…

Pro-Line 50mm Big Bore Scaler Shocks for the SCX24 and AX24

Pro-Line 50mm Big Bore Scaler Shocks for the SCX24 and AX24

If you want to extend the suspension reach of your Axial SCX24 or AX24 crawler, Pro-Line’s new 50mm Big Bore Scaler Shocks might be the right ticket. This follow-up to their original 1/24 Big Bore Scaler Shocks offers a massive increase in downward suspension travel (+16mm) while still providing a durable and easy-to-adjust solution. These…

Pro-Line Big Bore Scaler Shocks for the Traxxas TRX-4M

Pro-Line Big Bore Scaler Shocks for the Traxxas TRX-4M

Pro-Line has announced what may be its first upgrade designed specifically for the Traxxas TRX-4M. If you want to change up the shock game on your 1/18-scale crawler, take a look at Pro-Line’s Big Bore Scaler Shocks for the TRX-4M. These shocks feature aluminum bodies, upper caps, and adjustment rings for durability and style. At…

New TRX-4M Light Bar & Trailer Lighting Kits from Traxxas

New TRX-4M Light Bar & Trailer Lighting Kits from Traxxas

Light up the night (or the darker areas of your indoor crawling course) with these new TRX-4M lighting kits from Traxxas. Designed for the TRX-4M 2021 Ford Bronco, the TRX-4M Land Rover Defender, and the TRX-4M Utility Trailer, these light kits look like a great way to add additional illumination to your path (and extra…

Review: Injora Aluminum Front & Rear Bumpers for the TRX-4M Land Rover Defender

Review: Injora Aluminum Front & Rear Bumpers for the TRX-4M Land Rover Defender

The Traxxas TRX-4M has become one of my favorite small-scale (or any-scale) R/C machines. My collection currently sits at three, but I can see that growing in the not-too-distant future. Regarding the machines I now have in my collection, it hasn’t taken me long to upgrade and customize them. While some upgrades have been performance-focused,…

See it in Action: ROCHobby Magnum 1/18 R/C Pickup Truck [Video]

See it in Action: ROCHobby Magnum 1/18 R/C Pickup Truck [Video]

If you have a soft spot for scale details in your R/C models, chances are you’ve taken a look at ROCHobby’s lineup of small-scale R/C machines. Their latest trail truck, the Magnum, is a 1/18-scale vehicle that pays homage to 1950s pickup truck styling and offers a highly-detailed body for hobbyists who are sticklers for…

Trick-out Your SCX24 for Less During the CCxRC “Black Friday on a Wednesday” Sale

Trick-out Your SCX24 for Less During the CCxRC “Black Friday on a Wednesday” Sale

Hobbyist-turned aftermarket R/C entrepreneur, Tony Cece (aka CCxRC) has rolled out his 2022 “Black Friday on a Wednesday” sale, featuring a variety of discounts on small-scale R/C crawler and monster truck goodies. From November 23, 2022 through November 25, 2022, you can save up to 50% off on many CCxRC-branded items, including brass diff covers,…

Upgrades and Hop-ups for the Traxxas TRX-4M

Upgrades and Hop-ups for the Traxxas TRX-4M

I’m always excited when a new R/C model hits the market, and from what I’ve been reading and watching, the TRX-4M from Traxxas looks to be an impressive machine. This 1/18-scale R/C crawler and trail rig wonderfully captures the stunning 1:1 details of the modern Ford Bronco and classic Land Rover Defender with ABS plastic…