The Defender has a watts link in the rear instead of the traditional track bar set up. It’s used because it keeps the axle centered under the vehicle unlike the track bar.
Another GREAT VIDEO! Thanks man, very informative and interesting. The truck looks and drives really nice, but that price is putting it up into VERY competitive territory. Lots of really nice RC is that bracket. Thanks again Evan!
It's a shame CrossRC doesn't hook up TH-cam channels with products but the Emo X3 (tow truck) is an awesome rig. I've been planning on making some videos of ours but it's pricey at $500 shipped from West Taiwan. I personally think it runs circles around these guys. I'm seeing a lot of elements of the Emo X platform on these rigs. Including the rear arms. X3 predated these by quite a while too.
Haven’t gotten into the crawlers yet, but man that thing looks like a ton of fun!!! I could definitely see the little fellas and I beating that through the woods here in western PA! Nice video man!!! 🤘🏻
I finally got my MK-07 in and love it! I actually had a great experience with their customer service! My only complaint so far is the front bumper causes it to hang up a bit.
It is definitely a sweet truck!! Glad you had a good experience. Some people have it terrible and some have it good lol Yes the bumper did get caught up I remember that. Maybe it could use a trim lol
Speaking of "didn't bring a backpack", I take a bash sack with me every time i take out an RC. I keep a screwdriver with 4 bits in the handle, zip ties, a spare lipo for my DumboRC transmitter, 7 wheel nuts, hair nets (for running in sand, rocks, mud), a lipo capacity tester, and the 4 way wheel wrench with 17mm, 10mm, 8mm and 7mm tips, and a bag of sour patch watermelon candy. And a spare lipo, well two spare lipos, because i run a direct power servo that takes a 3s lipo for power. My bash sack will likely increase, because as i get more experience (i.e: make more mistakes) I'll realize i need more things to patch up RC boo-boos. Now, that's a fair amount of stuff, but my logic is: i took up RC because my doctor wants me to walk more, so i walk 20 minutes to my run spot, 20 minutes back, and it's not incredibly fun to walk to minutes while holding a 15 pound disabled RC truck. Still, I've done that twice this week. But that's just more exercise, so my cholesterol is going down, my doctor is off my back, and I'm usually back to bashing later the same week. You've inspired me to do some RC DIY. I can't buy Team Corally CVD pins by themselves, and when the pin breaks, the CVD is perfectly fine. So, instead of spending $20 on a new CVD, i found a supplier for steel pins, and rebuild the CVD. Thanks for showing us all how these things are done, because it helps give newbies (I'm still a newbie with only 1 year experience) a chance to see how easy things are. Best holiday wishes to you and the family and i know 2025 will be the year you crack 50 thousand subs. The quality is there, your videos get better and better.
Did you bring your compass! Ha! Its great to see you enjoying time with your son! That is what this is all about for us! Looks like a pretty nice crawler too! We are just getting into crawling.
I just got mine today. It was $405 shipped and i ordered THE PINK ONE! I thought it was fake because nobodies shown it. Its the better value h8h..i got a pink servo arm replacement and 4 aluminum pink beadlock wheels they never mentioned! Gotta sticker it and get it going!
I wish you lived near me in Michigan, I would love to do a dual comparison between this and my TRX-4 Defender. A nice side by side. I see where they made great improvements VS mine, I also see where.............they didn't LOL ... Either way an apple to apple comparison would be so dope.
The MK07 shocks leak because they aren't properly designed. The seal area is designed to have two o-rings but they replaced it with a single lip seal which has no preload on it. It just sort of floats around in there and when any kind of contaminant gets in there it holds the seal open and causes it to leak. You can add some shims in there to preload the seal which helps quite a bit.
Chinese product.?.. Not properly designed.? . NO.!!!! I DON'T BELIEVE IT.! 😉 😉 😂 😂 😁😁 The problem probably is that no western manufacturer had designed & built the kind of shock absorbers they needed for this truck so they couldn't copy them & instead had to actually attempt to design them for themselves.!! 😉
Hell 👋 Thank you so much for your video. 🤩 You make me want to buy this MJX H8h 🙈 Did you planned to compare the MJX H8H versus the new Rlaarlo MK-07 Brushless? I'm not sure which one to choose. Thank you very much for your recommendation.
Hello! Hard to say which I would choose. Ultimately I think this one is more fun, but the rlaarlo is definitely a better actual crawler. Probably easier to get parts for the Rlaarlo too. Having trouble finding parts for this one but I'm sure they're somewhere. Oh but plus now they have the brushless version:rlaarlo.com/products/rlaarlo-brushless-rc-crawler-mk-07-hand-painted-dinosaur-themed-design?ref=ml6gV9o7 The non-Dino versions are $50 less. I guess the brushless Rlaarlo would be my pick.
I can’t say for sure if the quality is better, but I didn’t have any issues with it. My guess is for a basher like any of their other models, it won’t be any better even if it works. Still has the same basic feel to it just with more controls for locking the diffs.
I think you've got the best video and testing review of this truck i could find! Tempting myself with it..doesnt look like it as a a 2wd option at all correct?
Thanks! Correct, I don’t believe this can drop either axle and doesn’t have “dig.” Maybe I’m wrong?? lol I can’t remember for sure but definitely has the lock/unlock ability of each differential.
@DerbyCityRC ok gotcha...well I cam get it for about 699 CAD and that seems pretty decent considering is fully brushless and all compared to the mk 07.
11:21 - 11:35 man I’m really considering buying one but what’s up with all those metal squeaking sounds? If that’s how it always sounds after being broken in then idk if I’ll get one. I know it has a lot of metal in the axles which is great but that sound I can’t get over.
I’ve noticed on several occasions that the camera sometimes picks up those squeak noises louder than they actually are. I don’t recall this doing that when in person. It’s possible I just didn’t notice but I picked up on it right away when editing the video and it would annoy me too so I don’t think that’s the case. I don’t want to say that and then it squeak on you but I’ve driven it a few times since this video and still never noticed that when right there next to it.
looks like a mk-07 but double the speed. it looks to be a little floppy side to side but looks like it also performs good crawling. the lights, jack, spare tire an durability make it a good choice I think. id prob put a piece of sponge over motor vent. the colour an look I think Mjx did great. with body off some ppl are prob like oh a trx4 lol.
They’re built somewhat similarly but really a standard crawler lay out with some MJX tweaks lol I’d say it’s not any floppier than the jeep suspension wise, but it does tip easier because it’s faster and has a bit of a narrower stance. Wouldn’t say it’s too tippy. Has a nice feel to it. People say everything looks like a trx4 lol Tomley did a whole video on the differences between the FMS FCX10 and the TRX4 because so many people said that. There’s only so much you can change in such a small space I guess lol
@@DerbyCityRC I seen the vid. It’s true. Anything with wheel Well fenders is a trx4 lol I think the Simpsons did a prediction on this very issue but either way we all hoping for a new threat against the world video!
Have you ever heard of a servo that won’t work with a specific receiver? Went to swap out main servo on h8h, unplugged everything and then put in new servo. No power to it, regardless of channel used. Polarity is correct but tried both ways. Tried rebinding to remote, everything I could think of. Assumed servo was bad but plugged into a RadioLink receiver and worked perfectly. Tried other servos in the allrock and they worked fine. Something about this particular servo with mjx receiver doesn’t work. Makes no sense to me. Even tried changing the BEC but nothing helps. Like plugging in a brick. Ever seen or heard of that before??
Awesome. But I keep 100 Bro. That a little steep on my budget, but totally respect your over all knowledge of the RC It looks great , as some nice custom features I really liked, but a little pricey. Thanks for a good review,,, Wally. Vegas
Great video my friend💪😉 I have many RCs with Defender body. I'll wait to see it MJX release in the future a Scale crawler with a different body It's very cool when you go to the trials with our kids😊 Congratulations ❤️🔥 🎊 👏
That’s a good looking crawler - both appearance AND performance! I might’ve missed it, but is that rated for 3s, or did you just see what it could handle? And Is that the park where they have the jack-o-lantern display every year?
Awesome content as always that thing looks like a lot of fun. Dude how many rcs do you have and how do you pick which one to use?! Sounds like a good problem to have . 🤘🤘🤘
If it's supposed to have grease, Id just seal the "window" so dirt can't get in... pump it full of grease. then water and dirt have no room and any dirt that might make it by the seal is stuck on the outside grease that never moves. I've always done this with my axles to keep junk out. I learned this growing up on farms its what we did to everything that got greased.. fill it till its pushing out and junk doesn't get in.
This is the one I used. It seems like a high quality battery. Has some weight to it and no issues with it yet. Im sure there are other options but this is what I have:www.banggood.com/custlink/3DmZ8NP9DA
Something by MJX, I wouldn't expect to be more expensive than a leading brand. Granted, it does have a shitload of features. 2 speed tranny, dual locking diffs, portal axles, what looks to be 2 stage aluminum body shocks, front and/or rear battery trays, a damper for the servo (which would need a STRONG spring, to actually be useful.......) I guess, $630 isn't unreasonable......
Version 1 I don’t believe is available anymore. It’s usually just a temporary version for testing in the Chinese market. Use feedback for that and then they make the v2.
Being new to hobby grade RC I have something to ask that I hope you can help me with !! I have the Haiboxing 16890A and I know that the batteries for it are 2s 7.4 volt 1050 mah lipo but what I need to ask is I just got a Tenergy TB6B balance charger/discharger / storage charger and I'm confused about something it came with a balance board and what I need to know is when I hook up the leads it's dean's on the battery to the dean's on the charger but to use the balance board do I hook the other lead from the battery to the balance board ?? Being new to all this I need a little help after all I don't want to couse a explosion or fire !!😮
That’s correct, you hook the white balance lead to the 2s port of the balance board of the charger (it will only plug in one way), and the deans to deans. Be sure not to overcharge. Being a 1050mah, you really just want to charge that at a current of 1 amp. Maybe 1.1 amps at the most. Disconnect once charged and don’t leave unattended just in case.
Do you still have this RC? I’m having problems with the esc on this truck and I’m curious if yours functions the same way… None of the settings for the drag brake appear to work…like there’s no difference between setting the drag break for 5% or 100% - 0% does shut it off, but none of the other drag settings appear to do anything… I want to know if it’s MY esc or if it’s a flaw with the truck. Open to anyone’s thoughts. Can’t find mjx customer support for the life of me.
I do. I’ll try to check as I haven’t messed with the drag brake settings. Also mjxrc.net has a “contact us” button with phone and email contacts. Have you tried that by chance?
Question that is unrelated to this video. I bought a HBX 2995 with a brushed 550 motor and the oil filled shocks. I’m going through some of the upgrades you showed. Mainly the Wheel with spacers and new battery. I’ll do more when I get comfortable with driving it. I’m new to RC’s and honestly I use this one to play with my dog. Honestly to get her to chase it and she loves it. My question is about the battery you had posted. Do I need some sort of adapter? The xt60 plug looks like it might fit on the t-plug but I’m not willing to force it. Also have you ever used the Tenergy TB-6AB balanced charger?
It’s this one. It seems like a good battery so far, but it’s a bit pricey: shop.makerfire.com/products/mjx-10208-battery-3s-4s?variant=45486947270900&aff=572
The V1 of MJX models are typically only released in China as a “test” unit. They refine it and release it as the V2 worldwide. Atleast that’s what I’ve heard a few times lol. So V2 should be the only option available anywhere now.
Actually I don’t think so. The rlaarlo is brushed and the rumored price of the brushless will be more than the mjx. Also, the rlaarlo is on “sale” 😆 maybe on sale forever, but its regular price is listed as higher than this one. But ya that should definitely be one of the deciding factors if you’re trying to choose between the two. I’ve seen several people already put brushless systems in their mk07. Roller options would be nice!!
Do you have a specific website that you shop for rc parts if so I would like to know because Amazon doesn't have anything 😂 As always you do a great job at entertaining me👍👍
I just can’t justify spending $630 for this RC. MJX is supposed to be a budget RC company. To go from 14th scale to this and charging basically 6 times as much. I think $400 maybe but not $630. It is cool tho.
They still have the budget cars. It’s cool to have both options. Hey, Toyota sells the Corolla and the Supra. Ones budget, ones not. I think it’s cool! 😃 The issue here too is the shipping cost to get it to us. Banggood has a shipping charge of $124 to buy this (until they have a bulk order sent to their US warehouses). Makerfire ships from China for free it seems. Random facts for ya! lol
Yeah i had to chime in... i live in hungary and fking traxxas trx4 is almost cheaper than this one....270 760 Ft or 652 dollars without any discount.... mjx aimed too high with the prices i know there is shipping and such but so with traxxas we are half a world form you guys (USA) and still almost the same price... so that 20 bucks more would surely would steeer me towards a trx4 and we all know traxxas likes to overprice their products....
Haha. Funny enough I don’t look like I’m sweaty in that clip for some reason, but I was drenched 😂. Max would have been able to get us out of any situation with his Numb Chuck skills! Well, that’s only if our assailant’s name was Chuck. Thanks bro man!!! 😁
Doing fine! Thanks for asking 😊 My ADHD brain took over when I was recording this current video so editing has taken longer than usual lol. It was worth the wait though! Video tomorrow!
Hmmm. That’s going to be mostly preference. If it’s not difficult to spend that much more, the mjx is better in every way I think, but for $280, the WL toys is good.
I like the Jeep style of the wltoys. But I definitely wouldn't classify the mjx as a budget. It looks sick and has all the bells and whistles. Think I might just bite the bullet and spend $650. About $300 more than I've spent on any RC so far. I'm.a tight ass! 🤣
@shanemetcalf9713 ya I don’t disagree with you! I’m happy some “budget” brands are making some non budget options. Would you be ordering from Makerfire or is there another supplier that’s easier to order from for you?
Right! Lol I was definitely ignorant to that too before though. We live in a bubble it seems. Even for the US though, I don’t own many crawlers, but this seems to be closest rivaled to the SCX6 like the Rlaarlo is, and they are both better deals than that and nearly half the price. So really it’s a good deal here too. 😃😅
Ain't gonna lie. I like my SCX6 more than this but i do wish it had some on the features and options that this and the Rlaarlo come with. Especially the unlocking diffs and 2wd/4wd options. There literally just isn't room in my collection for another large crawler unless somebody wants to trade one of these for a TRX6 G63....
@@DerbyCityRC mostly size and it being a known commodity. Plus the upgrades are unlimited for it. I use it to pull a stroller/ trailer made to be pulled behind a bicycle with 2 kiddos in it and even over rough ground and thick grass it doesn't break a sweat. In low or high gear it doesn't care that there is over 100 pounds behind it. It did it stock over a year without issue and over time I've added the steering upgrades, chassis braces, shock towers along with aluminum portals and reefs servo that cost more than several of my compete trucks. I'm tempted by the new Axe R3 combo just released for it but the stock system is so good I'm worried it'd be a downgrade for the way I use it. I've ran it mostly on 4s because I have more big mah 4s batteries than 3s and it doesn't act like it even knows its supposed to be a 3s system. The fact I already have it and over 2 grand in it helps to, lol. I bought the TRX6 G63 first to use for the same thing first and it didn't work at all and it has only been driven a couple times since. There's just something about the SCX6 that even my other large scale 8s bashers can't match.
Everyone complaining about how much this costs I'm laughing like are traxxasux and arrma the only brands allowed to improve their products and charge more lol cheapskates man... This thing is worth it. It's got more features then you get with both traxxasux and arrma.... People just want gold for peanuts it's crazy
Arrma has a great 2 year warranty that I'm happy to pay a little extra for. MJX didn't honor their warranty when I bought their 14th scale truck. That's why I'd feel more comfortable paying $650 for an Arrma (which I have) If your fancy MJX FOC motor is DOA then you're out $150 because they won't send you a new one. Maybe before you assume everyone is a cheapskate, analyze the situation from a better angle. Have you ever worked with MJX "customer service" ? Maybe they helped you, but they weren't interested in helping me, neither was Rlaarlo when my 75 days old CT8A Tx\Rx started putting phantom -1200 throttle inputs for no reason. I can't explain why people are happy to pay TraxASS prices for no warranty, but I just told you why I don't buy from certain small companies. I have nothing against MJX, they make good RCs, I just got burned already.
@@DerbyCityRCI don’t wanna sound like I’m begging or anything but if I could get in touch with you so you could give me Any decent rock crawler or any 1/10 scale rrlaro or brushless arrma vortex or basically anything brushless that would be amazing but if not that’s completely fine I love watching your content.
I think I'll take this one over the Rlaarlo one.! 😉 I'd really love to know how it compares to the 1/8 scale Yikong Bronco/Jeep & the Traction Hobby Cragsman.! I have the Bronco & Cragsman Jeep & both cost £500. These are quite a bit cheaper.!.. Plus they're brushless with FOC.!! 👍 👍 Another fantastic video, thanks mate.! Stay safe out there & the very best wishes from Scotland 🏴 🙏 ❤️ 📻 🕹️ 🔋 🚗 🚖 🚕 🚔 🚚 🚙 🚘 🚓 🚒 🚑 🚐 🚎 🚤 🚁 🛩️ 👍 👍 👍
The speed of this one made it more fun for me. The heavier rlaarlo makes it better for climbing, but it wouldn’t be hard to add weight to the mjx and add better tires. Cant go wrong either way but I think I’d choose the mjx because of the speed. Though it seems they just announced the brushless rlaarlo mk07 might be soon.
$630 and the best tire they could come up with is a canyon trail knock off? Come on. No one who didnt get this for free would be recommending it. Let's just be real here 😂
People who didn’t get this free will absolutely recommend this. Lol. Tires are pretty much always a first upgrade for any RTR. How is this not recommendable?
I paid $400 tax and shipping included. Idk where these guys are getting $650! Rlaarlo has dropped prices on the MK-07 since this came out to 489, but it's esc isn't as nice and it's brushed. The H8H has a bridged rear suspension also
Where do you live and where did you order from? It’s $628 to get it to the US since there is no direct supplier here. I just checked rlaarlos site an hour ago and it still said $499 lol. Probably will be a while before they raise it but I think I also just saw they’re about to announce their brushless version. How about that for timing! 😂
I usually don’t run big trucks very far from my car or house anyway. Maybe a few hundred yards. Crawlers? I’ve been miles into the woods and had a tire nut fall off…. That 7lbs really gets annoying when you have to carry it on one side of your body at a time for an hour long walk! 😂😅 I now have a backpack with basic tools, extra wheel nuts, and AA batteries
Looks really nice But for the money I want hobbywing electronics and aluminum beadlock wheels with good tires. Nothing real innovative it’s all been done before. Don’t get me wrong I will most likely buy one just to have a large scale crawler in my fleet.
I know crawlers are expensive and this rc car is really good I love the lights and it off roads really well BUT 600!?!? That’s way to much I think it should be like 300-400
Evan, I buy pretty much all the cool trucks you review: Team Associated Rival MT10, Rlaarlo Omni-Terminator Carbon, HBX 2997A, HBX 16890SA, and the HBX 16890A. PLEASE MAN! Don't review such expensive toys!! You're killing me here!
Right!! But! Its cool to have the budget options have non budgety options too, AND really when you compare this to its “non budget brand” competition in the same size category, well it’s still kinda budgety 😂
Ideally, Its moreso a budget yet quality kind of brand thats cheaper than the competition (of similar models from other companies), so its still up their alley
SIX HUNDRED & THIRTY DOLLARS.!!!!!! With $130 slow boat shipping.!!! They're only £399/$520 in the UK.!!! Plus that's from a UK dealer with stock in the UK so P&P is only £12/$15.!! That's not good.!!!! Well, it is for us... But then again, we get charged around 40% more for Traxxas products in the UK.. A TRX4 is £600/$780.!!!
Man that thing really gets it! I'm impressed with the crawling stability too. Another great video as always, dude!
They definitely did good with this one!!
Thanks!! 😊
The Defender has a watts link in the rear instead of the traditional track bar set up. It’s used because it keeps the axle centered under the vehicle unlike the track bar.
Glorious, really impressive rig. They got it right on so many levels with smart design. Good informative deep dive dude 👍
This thing is sweet for sure! And no confusion! Thanks!
Man I really do like mjx...... They are on top of everything they build.
Another GREAT VIDEO! Thanks man, very informative and interesting. The truck looks and drives really nice, but that price is putting it up into VERY competitive territory. Lots of really nice RC is that bracket. Thanks again Evan!
I'm rebuilding a used WLToys 12428 I bought for cheaps into a crawler. Hopefully I won't ruin it. I have no idea what I'm doing. But it's fun!
The fun part is what matters and the truck can always be tweaked if it needs improvements!! That’s awesome!
It's a shame CrossRC doesn't hook up TH-cam channels with products but the Emo X3 (tow truck) is an awesome rig. I've been planning on making some videos of ours but it's pricey at $500 shipped from West Taiwan. I personally think it runs circles around these guys.
I'm seeing a lot of elements of the Emo X platform on these rigs. Including the rear arms. X3 predated these by quite a while too.
That amazing a crawler can take a beating like that and not have any major breakages. + points for MJX but it ain't cheap!
Yes and yes!! 😅
Haven’t gotten into the crawlers yet, but man that thing looks like a ton of fun!!! I could definitely see the little fellas and I beating that through the woods here in western PA! Nice video man!!! 🤘🏻
Can’t wait until my daughter is old enough we can go out and play with rcs together lol good video!
I’m excited for you. It was a fun experience! Max’s first time on a hiking trail and my first time on probably 14 years 😅 Thanks!!
Thank you for getting this! I ordered one last week!
You’re welcome. Nice!!
Very nice crawler. Its awesome when you can just buy it and run it with really minimal issues!! Very cool!
Mate I'm not into crawlers but that looks like fun 😂. Great video mate 👍 😅😂
I didn’t use to be either but once I tried it I liked it a lot!! Glad you liked the vid! 😃
I think the MJX is a better rig. Even though the price is expensive it does seem pretty durable. Nice truck and video as usual
CAN I HAVE AN RC CAR CRAWLER
I finally got my MK-07 in and love it! I actually had a great experience with their customer service! My only complaint so far is the front bumper causes it to hang up a bit.
It is definitely a sweet truck!! Glad you had a good experience. Some people have it terrible and some have it good lol
Yes the bumper did get caught up I remember that. Maybe it could use a trim lol
Speaking of "didn't bring a backpack", I take a bash sack with me every time i take out an RC.
I keep a screwdriver with 4 bits in the handle, zip ties, a spare lipo for my DumboRC transmitter, 7 wheel nuts, hair nets (for running in sand, rocks, mud), a lipo capacity tester, and the 4 way wheel wrench with 17mm, 10mm, 8mm and 7mm tips, and a bag of sour patch watermelon candy. And a spare lipo, well two spare lipos, because i run a direct power servo that takes a 3s lipo for power.
My bash sack will likely increase, because as i get more experience (i.e: make more mistakes) I'll realize i need more things to patch up RC boo-boos.
Now, that's a fair amount of stuff, but my logic is: i took up RC because my doctor wants me to walk more, so i walk 20 minutes to my run spot, 20 minutes back, and it's not incredibly fun to walk to minutes while holding a 15 pound disabled RC truck. Still, I've done that twice this week. But that's just more exercise, so my cholesterol is going down, my doctor is off my back, and I'm usually back to bashing later the same week.
You've inspired me to do some RC DIY. I can't buy Team Corally CVD pins by themselves, and when the pin breaks, the CVD is perfectly fine. So, instead of spending $20 on a new CVD, i found a supplier for steel pins, and rebuild the CVD.
Thanks for showing us all how these things are done, because it helps give newbies (I'm still a newbie with only 1 year experience) a chance to see how easy things are.
Best holiday wishes to you and the family and i know 2025 will be the year you crack 50 thousand subs.
The quality is there, your videos get better and better.
Pure rc entertainment worth watching! Great review bro!
Great to hear, thanks man!!!
Gonna build my first one this weekend!
Sweet!!
Did you bring your compass! Ha! Its great to see you enjoying time with your son! That is what this is all about for us! Looks like a pretty nice crawler too! We are just getting into crawling.
Haha! He was like WHaT!!?? Crawling is its own kind of fun! We love it!! Thanks!!
I just got mine today. It was $405 shipped and i ordered THE PINK ONE! I thought it was fake because nobodies shown it. Its the better value h8h..i got a pink servo arm replacement and 4 aluminum pink beadlock wheels they never mentioned! Gotta sticker it and get it going!
Oh ya nice!! I saw the pink one on the box as an option and was like whaaaaa!!!!?? If I had known I may have gone with it lol super cool!! 🦄
Where did you find a pink one?
I wish you lived near me in Michigan, I would love to do a dual comparison between this and my TRX-4 Defender. A nice side by side.
I see where they made great improvements VS mine, I also see where.............they didn't LOL ... Either way an apple to apple comparison would be so dope.
That FOC brushless motor will absolutely blow any MJX fan's mind for sure.
The MK07 shocks leak because they aren't properly designed. The seal area is designed to have two o-rings but they replaced it with a single lip seal which has no preload on it. It just sort of floats around in there and when any kind of contaminant gets in there it holds the seal open and causes it to leak. You can add some shims in there to preload the seal which helps quite a bit.
Nice, thanks for that info man!
Chinese product.?.. Not properly designed.? .
NO.!!!! I DON'T BELIEVE IT.! 😉 😉 😂 😂 😁😁
The problem probably is that no western manufacturer had designed & built the kind of shock absorbers they needed for this truck so they couldn't copy them & instead had to actually attempt to design them for themselves.!! 😉
Hell 👋
Thank you so much for your video. 🤩
You make me want to buy this MJX H8h 🙈
Did you planned to compare the MJX H8H versus the new Rlaarlo MK-07 Brushless?
I'm not sure which one to choose.
Thank you very much for your recommendation.
Hello! Hard to say which I would choose. Ultimately I think this one is more fun, but the rlaarlo is definitely a better actual crawler. Probably easier to get parts for the Rlaarlo too. Having trouble finding parts for this one but I'm sure they're somewhere.
Oh but plus now they have the brushless version:rlaarlo.com/products/rlaarlo-brushless-rc-crawler-mk-07-hand-painted-dinosaur-themed-design?ref=ml6gV9o7
The non-Dino versions are $50 less. I guess the brushless Rlaarlo would be my pick.
Hi @DerbyCityRC Is this stock waterproof or needed to be modified so it can wade through the mud?
It certainly isn't your standard crawler video. I'm shocked lol At 13:45 you got a bit wild. It's a very nice Jeep. Great driving ... 🚙❤
Haha, not at all. Thanks!!!
Hey
Is the remote better than the regular mjx remote? which is not so good. If so do you think it will fit the other mjx cars?
I can’t say for sure if the quality is better, but I didn’t have any issues with it. My guess is for a basher like any of their other models, it won’t be any better even if it works. Still has the same basic feel to it just with more controls for locking the diffs.
I think you've got the best video and testing review of this truck i could find! Tempting myself with it..doesnt look like it as a a 2wd option at all correct?
Thanks! Correct, I don’t believe this can drop either axle and doesn’t have “dig.”
Maybe I’m wrong?? lol I can’t remember for sure but definitely has the lock/unlock ability of each differential.
@DerbyCityRC ok gotcha...well I cam get it for about 699 CAD and that seems pretty decent considering is fully brushless and all compared to the mk 07.
@Yobro04 I had more fun with it than the mk07 because it’s faster. The mk07 crawls better because it’s heavier. Both beasts for sure!
11:21 - 11:35 man I’m really considering buying one but what’s up with all those metal squeaking sounds? If that’s how it always sounds after being broken in then idk if I’ll get one. I know it has a lot of metal in the axles which is great but that sound I can’t get over.
I’ve noticed on several occasions that the camera sometimes picks up those squeak noises louder than they actually are. I don’t recall this doing that when in person. It’s possible I just didn’t notice but I picked up on it right away when editing the video and it would annoy me too so I don’t think that’s the case. I don’t want to say that and then it squeak on you but I’ve driven it a few times since this video and still never noticed that when right there next to it.
Mine is still in transit... It's killing me. Top review as usual. Thanks
Super quick for a crawler
Hi there just wondering are these actually waterproof I mean can they be fully submerged and still work
looks like a mk-07 but double the speed. it looks to be a little floppy side to side but looks like it also performs good crawling. the lights, jack, spare tire an durability make it a good choice I think. id prob put a piece of sponge over motor vent. the colour an look I think Mjx did great. with body off some ppl are prob like oh a trx4 lol.
They’re built somewhat similarly but really a standard crawler lay out with some MJX tweaks lol I’d say it’s not any floppier than the jeep suspension wise, but it does tip easier because it’s faster and has a bit of a narrower stance. Wouldn’t say it’s too tippy. Has a nice feel to it. People say everything looks like a trx4 lol Tomley did a whole video on the differences between the FMS FCX10 and the TRX4 because so many people said that. There’s only so much you can change in such a small space I guess lol
@@DerbyCityRC
I seen the vid. It’s true. Anything with wheel Well fenders is a trx4 lol I think the Simpsons did a prediction on this very issue but either way we all hoping for a new threat against the world video!
Yep am really in love with that one🎉
Bro do them things come with Warranty?
Nice trail run bro! I see you are starting to build a climber track? Here we go😳.
Great review bro
that thing rips!
I know!!!
Have you ever heard of a servo that won’t work with a specific receiver? Went to swap out main servo on h8h, unplugged everything and then put in new servo. No power to it, regardless of channel used. Polarity is correct but tried both ways. Tried rebinding to remote, everything I could think of. Assumed servo was bad but plugged into a RadioLink receiver and worked perfectly. Tried other servos in the allrock and they worked fine. Something about this particular servo with mjx receiver doesn’t work. Makes no sense to me. Even tried changing the BEC but nothing helps. Like plugging in a brick.
Ever seen or heard of that before??
Awesome. But I keep 100 Bro. That a little steep on my budget, but totally respect your over all knowledge of the RC It looks great , as some nice custom features I really liked, but a little pricey. Thanks for a good review,,, Wally. Vegas
Those trails look awesome. What park is that?
I'm still in mini crawler territory, but man do these bigger ones look fun.
had you tried it to crawl in the mud and submerge it in the water half of it?
Great video my friend💪😉
I have many RCs with Defender body. I'll wait to see it MJX release in the future a Scale crawler with a different body
It's very cool when you go to the trials with our kids😊
Congratulations ❤️🔥 🎊 👏
I’d love to see them expand on this platform!! Thanks bro!!! 😊😃
That’s a good looking crawler - both appearance AND performance! I might’ve missed it, but is that rated for 3s, or did you just see what it could handle? And Is that the park where they have the jack-o-lantern display every year?
Thanks!! Yes this is actually 2 and 3s rated. No it’s a different park! 😃
@@DerbyCityRC good trails!
@CK4RC definitely! Was my first time going through them! First time on a trail in quite a few years actually lol
😮 what what y'all cool video 😎
Thanks!! 😃🤜💥🤛😄🤘
It’s pretty awesome
You should review the rgt ex86170 pro 😊
Awesome content as always that thing looks like a lot of fun. Dude how many rcs do you have and how do you pick which one to use?! Sounds like a good problem to have . 🤘🤘🤘
If it's supposed to have grease, Id just seal the "window" so dirt can't get in... pump it full of grease. then water and dirt have no room and any dirt that might make it by the seal is stuck on the outside grease that never moves. I've always done this with my axles to keep junk out. I learned this growing up on farms its what we did to everything that got greased.. fill it till its pushing out and junk doesn't get in.
Thats definitely a good idea. Really I don’t feel there needs to be any grease, but as you said, pumping it full will act as a filter 🤜💥🤛
My grandpa always says, the more lubrication, the better.
fun fun!
That is a sweet park!
Could someone suggest me a good battery that fit on the front of the MJX H8H?
Thank you very much. 🙏
This is the one I used. It seems like a high quality battery. Has some weight to it and no issues with it yet. Im sure there are other options but this is what I have:www.banggood.com/custlink/3DmZ8NP9DA
@DerbyCityRC Thank you so much for your recommendation. 👌🙏
You’re welcome!
Which tires did you put on the smaller mn one that you drove with the kid in the trail?
Those were the stock tires. The best thing about that truck. I’ve got those tires on my FCX10 now and they’re amazing.
Something by MJX, I wouldn't expect to be more expensive than a leading brand. Granted, it does have a shitload of features. 2 speed tranny, dual locking diffs, portal axles, what looks to be 2 stage aluminum body shocks, front and/or rear battery trays, a damper for the servo (which would need a STRONG spring, to actually be useful.......) I guess, $630 isn't unreasonable......
Anyway, great video, as always. This thing seems very capable and I like the color combo.
Look promising.
do you know what is the difference between version 1 and version 2
Version 1 I don’t believe is available anymore. It’s usually just a temporary version for testing in the Chinese market. Use feedback for that and then they make the v2.
Being new to hobby grade RC I have something to ask that I hope you can help me with !!
I have the Haiboxing 16890A and I know that the batteries for it are 2s 7.4 volt 1050 mah lipo but what I need to ask is I just got a Tenergy TB6B balance charger/discharger / storage charger and I'm confused about something it came with a balance board and what I need to know is when I hook up the leads it's dean's on the battery to the dean's on the charger but to use the balance board do I hook the other lead from the battery to the balance board ??
Being new to all this I need a little help after all I don't want to couse a explosion or fire !!😮
That’s correct, you hook the white balance lead to the 2s port of the balance board of the charger (it will only plug in one way), and the deans to deans. Be sure not to overcharge. Being a 1050mah, you really just want to charge that at a current of 1 amp. Maybe 1.1 amps at the most. Disconnect once charged and don’t leave unattended just in case.
Do you still have this RC? I’m having problems with the esc on this truck and I’m curious if yours functions the same way…
None of the settings for the drag brake appear to work…like there’s no difference between setting the drag break for 5% or 100% - 0% does shut it off, but none of the other drag settings appear to do anything… I want to know if it’s MY esc or if it’s a flaw with the truck.
Open to anyone’s thoughts. Can’t find mjx customer support for the life of me.
I do. I’ll try to check as I haven’t messed with the drag brake settings. Also mjxrc.net has a “contact us” button with phone and email contacts. Have you tried that by chance?
Question that is unrelated to this video. I bought a HBX 2995 with a brushed 550 motor and the oil filled shocks. I’m going through some of the upgrades you showed. Mainly the Wheel with spacers and new battery. I’ll do more when I get comfortable with driving it. I’m new to RC’s and honestly I use this one to play with my dog. Honestly to get her to chase it and she loves it.
My question is about the battery you had posted. Do I need some sort of adapter? The xt60 plug looks like it might fit on the t-plug but I’m not willing
to force it.
Also have you ever used the Tenergy TB-6AB balanced charger?
I found some XT60 Male to Deans Plug Female T adapters on amazon.
Sorry I missed your first comment. Glad you found the adapters! I have not used that charger before. My favorite charger is this one: amzn.to/4cM3RtN
Okay found my christmas gift ❤👍
What battery are you running in the front
It’s this one. It seems like a good battery so far, but it’s a bit pricey: shop.makerfire.com/products/mjx-10208-battery-3s-4s?variant=45486947270900&aff=572
What is the different between v1 and v2?
The V1 of MJX models are typically only released in China as a “test” unit. They refine it and release it as the V2 worldwide. Atleast that’s what I’ve heard a few times lol. So V2 should be the only option available anywhere now.
@DerbyCityRC thank you
Oh thank god, I really needed a 15 second dance break LMAO
150$ more expensive than the Rlaarlo counterpart... thats a little much, aint it? 😳
Thanks for the vid 🤙
Actually I don’t think so. The rlaarlo is brushed and the rumored price of the brushless will be more than the mjx. Also, the rlaarlo is on “sale” 😆 maybe on sale forever, but its regular price is listed as higher than this one. But ya that should definitely be one of the deciding factors if you’re trying to choose between the two.
I’ve seen several people already put brushless systems in their mk07. Roller options would be nice!!
Do you have a specific website that you shop for rc parts if so I would like to know because Amazon doesn't have anything 😂
As always you do a great job at entertaining me👍👍
Look great yep
I just can’t justify spending $630 for this RC. MJX is supposed to be a budget RC company. To go from 14th scale to this and charging basically 6 times as much. I think $400 maybe but not $630. It is cool tho.
In my opinion, it shouldn't be more than 350.
Either way, they are officially no longer an affordable budget brand.
They still have the budget cars. It’s cool to have both options. Hey, Toyota sells the Corolla and the Supra. Ones budget, ones not. I think it’s cool! 😃 The issue here too is the shipping cost to get it to us. Banggood has a shipping charge of $124 to buy this (until they have a bulk order sent to their US warehouses). Makerfire ships from China for free it seems. Random facts for ya! lol
I typed stuff below in a response to the budget thing, but ya i definitely get it!
@ Jasonh8470: how can I contact you?
Yeah i had to chime in... i live in hungary and fking traxxas trx4 is almost cheaper than this one....270 760 Ft or 652 dollars without any discount.... mjx aimed too high with the prices i know there is shipping and such but so with traxxas we are half a world form you guys (USA) and still almost the same price... so that 20 bucks more would surely would steeer me towards a trx4 and we all know traxxas likes to overprice their products....
Will it say v2 if you version two
I’m not 100% sure, but I don’t believe v1 is even available anymore. Typically v1 of an MJX is an early test version only in China
It seems to be great car but I would want also warranty for that price.
The real question is will a Max6G2/1650 fit like it does in the MK07?
Why bother since they have the new 6s capable Axe R3 combo's out now?
@@boduke9428 I put the R3 in a different MK07 and it runs well on 6s. The Max6 runs harder on 8s.
I didn’t even break a sweet, Yes you did 😂🤣 Glad y’all didn’t become the next famous Missing 411 case. 😁 Love the content…👍
Haha. Funny enough I don’t look like I’m sweaty in that clip for some reason, but I was drenched 😂. Max would have been able to get us out of any situation with his Numb Chuck skills! Well, that’s only if our assailant’s name was Chuck.
Thanks bro man!!! 😁
@@DerbyCityRC 😂🤣😂
You ok derby? We miss you on the tube...!!!
Doing fine! Thanks for asking 😊
My ADHD brain took over when I was recording this current video so editing has taken longer than usual lol.
It was worth the wait though! Video tomorrow!
Im in Australia is this $643aud worth the extra $350 over the wltoys 104026, which is $280? Dont have any crawlers yet
Hmmm. That’s going to be mostly preference. If it’s not difficult to spend that much more, the mjx is better in every way I think, but for $280, the WL toys is good.
I like the Jeep style of the wltoys. But I definitely wouldn't classify the mjx as a budget. It looks sick and has all the bells and whistles. Think I might just bite the bullet and spend $650. About $300 more than I've spent on any RC so far. I'm.a tight ass! 🤣
@shanemetcalf9713 ya I don’t disagree with you! I’m happy some “budget” brands are making some non budget options. Would you be ordering from Makerfire or is there another supplier that’s easier to order from for you?
Looks like a better all round truck 🎉 faster better features than Rlarlo .
Not your average video!?
Damn right! Freakin hilarious!
Haha! Thanks, definitely one I’m proud of 😂
It's 630 only in the USA. Like one third of that in China, half in Japan. Some people don't understand that the world is a bit wider than the USA 😂
Right! Lol I was definitely ignorant to that too before though. We live in a bubble it seems. Even for the US though, I don’t own many crawlers, but this seems to be closest rivaled to the SCX6 like the Rlaarlo is, and they are both better deals than that and nearly half the price. So really it’s a good deal here too. 😃😅
Ain't gonna lie. I like my SCX6 more than this but i do wish it had some on the features and options that this and the Rlaarlo come with. Especially the unlocking diffs and 2wd/4wd options. There literally just isn't room in my collection for another large crawler unless somebody wants to trade one of these for a TRX6 G63....
Out if curiosity, why do you like the scx6 more? Is it the size and/or looks?
@@DerbyCityRC mostly size and it being a known commodity. Plus the upgrades are unlimited for it. I use it to pull a stroller/ trailer made to be pulled behind a bicycle with 2 kiddos in it and even over rough ground and thick grass it doesn't break a sweat. In low or high gear it doesn't care that there is over 100 pounds behind it. It did it stock over a year without issue and over time I've added the steering upgrades, chassis braces, shock towers along with aluminum portals and reefs servo that cost more than several of my compete trucks.
I'm tempted by the new Axe R3 combo just released for it but the stock system is so good I'm worried it'd be a downgrade for the way I use it. I've ran it mostly on 4s because I have more big mah 4s batteries than 3s and it doesn't act like it even knows its supposed to be a 3s system. The fact I already have it and over 2 grand in it helps to, lol. I bought the TRX6 G63 first to use for the same thing first and it didn't work at all and it has only been driven a couple times since. There's just something about the SCX6 that even my other large scale 8s bashers can't match.
Finally got mine, great car. Shamelessly stole your sticker layout :P
Awesome!! Haha feel free man!!
If I was to spend that much! Totally would spend it on an Axial or a similar type. Or better yet build your own all metal! Hell yeah!
If i ever get a crawler its gonna have to be able to jump like that
Everyone complaining about how much this costs I'm laughing like are traxxasux and arrma the only brands allowed to improve their products and charge more lol cheapskates man... This thing is worth it. It's got more features then you get with both traxxasux and arrma.... People just want gold for peanuts it's crazy
Arrma has a great 2 year warranty that I'm happy to pay a little extra for.
MJX didn't honor their warranty when I bought their 14th scale truck.
That's why I'd feel more comfortable paying $650 for an Arrma (which I have)
If your fancy MJX FOC motor is DOA then you're out $150 because they won't send you a new one.
Maybe before you assume everyone is a cheapskate, analyze the situation from a better angle.
Have you ever worked with MJX "customer service" ?
Maybe they helped you, but they weren't interested in helping me, neither was Rlaarlo when my 75 days old CT8A Tx\Rx started putting phantom -1200 throttle inputs for no reason.
I can't explain why people are happy to pay TraxASS prices for no warranty, but I just told you why I don't buy from certain small companies.
I have nothing against MJX, they make good RCs, I just got burned already.
LOL the randomness at the end
Haha! Yes! First to comment on that I think. lol I was just happy the music matched up with their sick moves 😂
Still never bought a crawler, but this one looks okay if it’s cheapish… better than riaalarlo since they come missing parts brand new and or rusted
If you saw this comment derby city rc I really enjoy your channel and just subscribed
Awesome! I really appreciate it!! 😊
@@DerbyCityRCI don’t wanna sound like I’m begging or anything but if I could get in touch with you so you could give me Any decent rock crawler or any 1/10 scale rrlaro or brushless arrma vortex or basically anything brushless that would be amazing but if not that’s completely fine I love watching your content.
I think I'll take this one over the Rlaarlo one.! 😉
I'd really love to know how it compares to the 1/8 scale Yikong Bronco/Jeep & the Traction Hobby Cragsman.!
I have the Bronco & Cragsman Jeep & both cost £500.
These are quite a bit cheaper.!.. Plus they're brushless with FOC.!! 👍 👍
Another fantastic video, thanks mate.!
Stay safe out there & the very best wishes from Scotland 🏴 🙏 ❤️ 📻 🕹️ 🔋 🚗 🚖 🚕 🚔 🚚 🚙 🚘 🚓 🚒 🚑 🚐 🚎 🚤 🚁 🛩️ 👍 👍 👍
Mko7 vs h8h 둘중 어느것이더 재밌습니까 둘중 어느것을더 선호하나 . 이유가궁굼하다!^^
The speed of this one made it more fun for me. The heavier rlaarlo makes it better for climbing, but it wouldn’t be hard to add weight to the mjx and add better tires. Cant go wrong either way but I think I’d choose the mjx because of the speed. Though it seems they just announced the brushless rlaarlo mk07 might be soon.
HOLE HACK! A blob of hot glue seals holes like that nicely.
True! I’d say tape so you can remove that pinion cover easier 😃
$630 and the best tire they could come up with is a canyon trail knock off? Come on. No one who didnt get this for free would be recommending it. Let's just be real here 😂
People who didn’t get this free will absolutely recommend this. Lol. Tires are pretty much always a first upgrade for any RTR. How is this not recommendable?
I paid $400 tax and shipping included. Idk where these guys are getting $650! Rlaarlo has dropped prices on the MK-07 since this came out to 489, but it's esc isn't as nice and it's brushed. The H8H has a bridged rear suspension also
Where do you live and where did you order from? It’s $628 to get it to the US since there is no direct supplier here. I just checked rlaarlos site an hour ago and it still said $499 lol. Probably will be a while before they raise it but I think I also just saw they’re about to announce their brushless version. How about that for timing! 😂
@@DerbyCityRC what's your email?
@@DerbyCityRCOh, I live in Georgia btw
@jhrubicon1470 derbycityrc@yahoo.com
Nice, but pricey, at least where I am
I bring a backpack with rope, Gatorade, parts and tools in case I break down. Esp with the Xmaxx or Outcast 8s. I’m not carrying those monsters
I usually don’t run big trucks very far from my car or house anyway. Maybe a few hundred yards. Crawlers? I’ve been miles into the woods and had a tire nut fall off…. That 7lbs really gets annoying when you have to carry it on one side of your body at a time for an hour long walk! 😂😅 I now have a backpack with basic tools, extra wheel nuts, and AA batteries
I want it
Nice Defender, but honestly I wouldn't pay more than 350$ for it.
£359 on Ali - delivered to UK. That’s a bargain!
Oh ya!! Definitely is!
Looks really nice But for the money I want hobbywing electronics and aluminum beadlock wheels with good tires. Nothing real innovative it’s all been done before. Don’t get me wrong I will most likely buy one just to have a large scale crawler in my fleet.
I hear ya that would be sweet! Still a good value for what it’s compared to.
I know crawlers are expensive and this rc car is really good I love the lights and it off roads really well BUT 600!?!? That’s way to much I think it should be like 300-400
It competes with the axial scx6 which is $1100
@lyricofwise6894 correct. This is priced rather well for what it is. Reasonable I’d call it.
Evan, I buy pretty much all the cool trucks you review: Team Associated Rival MT10, Rlaarlo Omni-Terminator Carbon, HBX 2997A, HBX 16890SA, and the HBX 16890A. PLEASE MAN! Don't review such expensive toys!! You're killing me here!
Haha! Sorry dude! A few cheaper ones coming up 😆
600$usd!
FFS! These budget brands are no longer very budgety.
Right!! But! Its cool to have the budget options have non budgety options too, AND really when you compare this to its “non budget brand” competition in the same size category, well it’s still kinda budgety 😂
Ideally, Its moreso a budget yet quality kind of brand thats cheaper than the competition (of similar models from other companies), so its still up their alley
SIX HUNDRED & THIRTY DOLLARS.!!!!!!
With $130 slow boat shipping.!!!
They're only £399/$520 in the UK.!!!
Plus that's from a UK dealer with stock in the UK so P&P is only £12/$15.!!
That's not good.!!!!
Well, it is for us... But then again, we get charged around 40% more for Traxxas products in the UK..
A TRX4 is £600/$780.!!!
Buddy you need to cut back on your sugar intake. 😁
😂😂 mainly caffeine but yes 😆
Love your vids but I agree way over priced
You should see how much the axial scx6 costs that it semi competes against.....