Traxxas is well-known for releasing tons of upgrades and option parts for their ever-growing lineup of RC vehicles. We recently got our hands on the optional LED light kit for the Traxxas Sledge and figured it’d be great to detail the installation process and our overall thoughts on the kit.
TOOLS
As with any modification or DIY work, you’re going to want to set aside the right tools for the job before you get started. The Traxxas Sledge light kit is relatively simple to install, so all you will really need is these few basic items: a 2mm and a 2.5mm hex driver, a tapered body reamer, a hobby knife with a sharp blade, a small pin vise with 2mm drill bit, some curved body scissors, and a small pair of flush cutters.
REMOVING THE INNER FRAME
The first step in the installation process is to remove the inner frame from the Sledge body. The cool thing about this truck is it uses a unique body mounting system that eliminates the need
