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Horsetooth Badlands H10 Optic

As I mention in my first response, one of the options with 4WS in the DX5 is RWS. I use one switch (C or D, I can't recall right now) that can toggle to any of the four options: first position is FWS, second is 4WS, third is Crab and the fourth is RWS (meaning rear wheels only-steer). So I could change the order (I think) and have RWS as the second position so I could flip back-and-forth between FWS and RWS. If I can't change the order then I would have to toggle through to the fourth position and then back to the first position do the same.

I don't know if this gets you where you want or not, but it's one option at leastI am familiar with this mixing option but it is not what I’m after. I am better off with the aux channel operating in the “all or nothing”for the rear steer. I need to be able to operate independently.
As I mention in my first response, one of the options with 4WS in the DX5 is RWS. I use one switch (C or D, I can't recall right now) that can toggle to any of the four options: first position is FWS, second is 4WS, third is Crab and the fourth is RWS (meaning rear wheels only-steer). So I could change the order (I think) and have RWS as the second position so I could flip back-and-forth between FWS and RWS. If I can't change the order then I would have to toggle through to the fourth position and then back to the first position do the same.

I don't know if this gets you where you want or not, but it's one option at least.
I am familiar with this mixing option but it is not what I’m after. I am better off with the aux channel operating in the “all or nothing” for the rear steer so I can operate them independently.
 
A little update. I went to work reducing weight up high to help lower the COG. Went with a printed electronics tray that lowers the height of the receiver. Added a mount for the power button that keeps things neat and tidy. Removed the 2nd seat and ground down the remaining seat, backside of interior plate, and driver to whittle away grams. Got rid or the radiator and replaced it with a threaded spacer bar. All in all I removed over 70g from above the skid plate. Not bad. With a few light weight adds and the weight saved I am probably about 50g lighter up top.
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Finally got out on the rocks after the last round of work. The reduction in up-high weight was noticeable. The rig felt more stable and planted. After weighing all the parts I removed, it ended up being just under 70g in weight savings. This weight was from above the skid line so the impact was really felt. Still working on lowering the CG. Working on shock setup to lower ride height a little. Probably gonna add a bit of wheel weight in the front. Planning on bent rear links to help belly clearance. And a few shots from the rocks._DSC2373acrop.jpeg_DSC2405asm.jpeg_DSC2420asm.jpeg
 
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