TRX4 Blazer project

[mr.maxx]

Its been a long time since I posted on here. I recently acquired a used TRX4 on the cheap. At first sight it looked great. Once I got it home I noticed all of the servo shifting parts were removed. Upon further inspection the axles do not have the shift cables. I think they are Traxxas axles but I'm not sure. So I ordered a new HW 2 in1 combo, 2 spd servo mount and the linkage, A receiver box, high clearance links and a steering servo.

The truck was leaning to one side when I got it so I pulled the shocks. I watched a video on the GTS shocks and I cant get passed the oil gushing out the tops so I ordered some new Proline scale shocks. Now its waiting time for more parts..

Anyone have any setup or mod suggestions?

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[mr.maxx]

Current progress

 

[hnoroian]

Keep taking it apart, every nut, bolt, gear, and pad etc. and clean everything. Silicone oil can be nasty but you will get that with the PL shocks. The HW is a nice upgrade. You likely have the sport model which is a solid rig.

 

[89Industries]

The truck was leaning to one side when I got it so I pulled the shocks. I watched a video on the GTS shocks and I cant get passed the oil gushing out the tops so I ordered some new Proline scale shocks. Now its waiting time for more parts..

Anyone have any setup or mod suggestions?

Funny, Traxxas shocks are the only shocks I've never had leak. 3 sets of gts shocks, a slash that has held fluid for 15 years and some Traxxas big bore shocks retrofitted into my Bomber.

Likely, your GTS shocks just need the o-ring that goes in the top cap. I think it's easy to cut those when installing the cap if they aren't fully seated and greased.

I would pick up a couple of GTS rebuild kits and try them again.