Thursday , 28 March 2024

RC4WD Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build – Part 5 – Drivetrain

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.

Build Notes:
Have some blue threadlocker available and use a small dab on any screws that thread into aluminum parts.
Step 1:
RC4WD Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build - Part 5 - Drivetrain
Attach the coupler to the transfer case, securing it with the M3 through-pin in place.
Step 2:
RC4WD Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build - Part 5 - Drivetrain
Align the output shaft on the gearbox (into the coupler) and slide into place – secure with another M3 through-pin. Attach the transmission to the frame rails with the 4 M3x10mm screws.
Step 3:
RC4WD Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build - Part 5 - Drivetrain
The driveshafts on the TF2 are heavy duty splined metal units. If they are not already mated, use the guide in the manual to properly slide them together. You’ll also notice they are two different lengths; the short driveshaft will go up front, the longer one to the rear.
Step 4:
RC4WD Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build - Part 5 - Drivetrain
Feed the driveshafts onto the output shafts on the front axle and transfer case and secure with M3 through-pins.

Boom, quick and easy! Before moving on, turn the spur gear to make sure everything is rotating freely. If everything feels good, let’s move on to the steering and shifting.

Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build – Part 1 – Frame Rails
Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build – Part 2 – Radio Pad, Body Mounts
Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build – Part 3 – Gearbox
Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build – Part 4 – Suspension
Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build – Part 5 – Drivetrain
Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build – Part 6 – Steering, Shifting
Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build – Part 7 – Bumpers, Wheels and Tires
Trail Finder 2 LWB Trail Truck Build – Part 8 – Electronics

About Tony Phalen

Tony Phalen - As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!

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