Guides
Platform guides, upgrade sequences, and gear breakdowns. No fluff — just what you need to make a good decision and get back on the trail.
Throttle Control Basics for Micro Crawlers
Most beginners grip the trigger too hard and wonder why the truck keeps sliding out. Here's how to actually use the throttle on an SCX24 or TRX4M.
TRX4M Beginner Mods: The First Changes Worth Making
The TRX4M is a solid crawler out of the box, but two simple upgrades make a real difference on outdoor terrain. Here's where to start and why.
SCX24 Servo Upgrade: Which One to Get and How to Install It
The stock SCX24 servo is the first thing that will let you down on technical terrain. Here's what to replace it with and how to do the swap.
What Charger Do You Actually Need for a Micro Crawler?
A beginner's guide to picking a LiPo charger for the SCX24 or TRX4M. Covers what features matter, what to skip, and specific recommendations at each price point.
Field Repair Basics: How to Fix Common Crawler Breakdowns on the Trail
What to carry, what breaks first, and how to handle the most common SCX24 and TRX4M failures when you're already out on the trail.
Shock and Suspension Tuning for Micro Crawlers: A Beginner's Guide
Your crawler's shocks control how it handles terrain. Here's how to tune suspension on the SCX24 and TRX4M without guessing.
How to Read Terrain and Pick a Crawling Line
Better lines beat better gear. Here's how to look at a trail obstacle and figure out the path before your wheels do.
LiPo Battery Care: Storage Voltage, Spotting Damage, and Keeping Packs Healthy
How to store, maintain, and retire LiPo batteries for micro crawlers. Covers storage voltage, puffed packs, seasonal storage routines, and what damages cells fastest.
SCX24 vs TRX4M: Which One Should You Get?
A direct comparison of the Axial SCX24 and Traxxas TRX4M from someone who has owned and run both: price, size, crawling capability, upgrades, and who each truck is actually for.
TRX4M Motor Upgrade: What to Buy and What Else You'll Need
The stock TRX4M motor holds the truck back on demanding terrain. Here's what to upgrade to, what you actually need alongside it, and what to skip.
Best Budget RC Crawlers Under $100 (What's Actually Worth Buying)
Looking for a capable RC crawler without spending a lot? Here are the best options under $100 and what to expect from each one.
SCX24 Brass Upgrade: Is It Worth It?
Brass is the most recommended SCX24 upgrade. Here's what it actually does, which pieces matter most, and whether it's worth the money for your rig.
Best Micro Crawler for Beginners in 2026
Comparing the SCX24, TRX4M, and other micro crawlers to help you pick the right first rig without overthinking it.
Best SCX24 Upgrades Under $50 (In Order of Impact)
The five SCX24 mods that make the most difference for the least money, ranked by how much they actually change how the truck drives.
Best TRX4M Upgrades: 5 Mods That Actually Improve How It Crawls
The TRX4M upgrades worth your money: brass, servo, tires, and battery ranked by real impact. No filler, no guesswork, just what works.
Cleaning Your Crawler After a Run: A Simple Routine That Actually Works
A post-run cleaning routine that keeps your crawler running right without turning maintenance into a second hobby. Rinse, blow out, dry, done.
The RC Crawler Tool Kit: What You Actually Need on Your Bench
You don't need a fully stocked machine shop to maintain a crawler. Here's the honest short list of tools that actually earn their place on the bench.
Your First 5 Crawler Upgrades (And What Order to Do Them)
The stock SCX24 and TRX4M are great right out of the box. But five simple mods will make either rig noticeably better. Here's what to do first, and why.
Axial SCX10 III Platform Guide
The SCX10 III is where micro crawling ends and serious trail capability begins. Here's what the platform offers and how to build one worth running.
Two SCX24 Mods That Actually Make a Difference (And Won't Break the Bank)
The SCX24 is already a capable little crawler, but two simple upgrades (wheel weights and bigger tires) transform what it can do outdoors without any technical skill required.
Axial SCX24 Platform Guide
Everything you need to know about the SCX24: what it does well, where it has limits, and how to upgrade it without guessing.
Crawler Tires by Terrain: What Actually Works Where
Rock, dirt, carpet, and indoor courses all want different things from a tire. Here's how to match your rubber to your terrain without overthinking it.
Traxxas TRX-4M Platform Guide
What makes the TRX4M the go-to outdoor micro crawler, and what you should know before and after you buy one.