TRX-58214-4 Traxxas Slash 2WD XL-5 HD Unassembled Kit

Build Your Own Traxxas Slash 2WD

The Traxxas Slash 2WD XL-5 HD Kit (58214-4) lets you build one of the most iconic short course trucks from the ground up. Every major component is included and organized in labeled bags with a full-color step-by-step assembly manual — no guessing, no missing parts. The result is a 1/10-scale short course truck with Extreme Heavy-Duty suspension components from the factory, a waterproof XL-5™ ESC, the Titan® 12T 550 brushed motor, and the Magnum 272™ metal-gear transmission. 30+ mph with a 7-cell NiMH battery.

What's Included

• Slash 2WD short course truck assembly kit — all structural components in labeled bags
• XL-5™ waterproof electronic speed control
• Titan® 12T 550 brushed motor
• TQ™ 2.4GHz 2-channel radio system
• Clipless clear body with window masking, decals, and custom masking decals
• Pre-glued BFGoodrich® Mud Terrain™ T/A® tires mounted on SCT wheels
• Full-color step-by-step assembly manual
• High-quality maintenance tools

You Also Need

• ⚠️ Battery not included — Slash accepts a single NiMH or LiPo pack. Battery compartment accommodates 6- and 7-cell flat packs, 7-cell hump packs, and many 2S LiPo configurations (compartment: 165 × 49.5 × 23 mm). Traxxas 2S LiPo Completer Pack (2992) available separately.
• ⚠️ Charger not included — Traxxas EZ-Peak® Plus (2970) recommended.
• ⚠️ 4 AA alkaline batteries required for transmitter — not included. Traxxas AA batteries (2914) available separately.
• ⚠️ Tools required for assembly — a 7-piece metric hex bit set (8711) is recommended and available separately.

Size & Scale

1/10 scale — about the size of a watermelon or a pizza box. Assembled dimensions: 22.8" L × 11.65" W × 7.6" H (578 × 296 × 193 mm). Wheelbase: 13.2" (335 mm). Weight: 4.81 lbs (2.18 kg).

Key Features

• Extreme Heavy-Duty suspension from the factory: Factory-installed HD rear axle carriers, C-hubs, steering blocks, suspension arms, and driveshafts — stronger construction throughout compared to the standard kit.
• Magnum 272™ metal-gear transmission: All-metal gears on sealed ball bearings with a Torque-Control™ slipper clutch. Velineon®-ready if you want to upgrade to brushless power later.
• Waterproof XL-5™ ESC: Three drive modes — Sport (Forward / Brake / Reverse), Race (Forward / Brake only — reverse locked out), and Training (Forward / Brake / Reverse — 50% power limit). LiPo and NiMH compatible with low-voltage detection.
• Clipless body system: Heavy-duty locking tabs replace traditional body clips. The clear body comes ready to paint with factory-installed overspray film, window masking, and full decal sheets.
• Full-color assembly manual: Each section maps to a labeled bag with step-by-step illustrated instructions. True-to-scale ruler charts help identify hardware without guessing.

Who It's For

Skill Level 1. A great choice for anyone who wants to understand how their Slash works from the inside out, or for parents and kids looking for a rewarding build project. The assembly experience is straightforward — the full-color manual is genuinely easy to follow — and the finished truck runs on the same proven Slash platform used on race tracks worldwide. Well-suited to dirt, packed gravel, pavement, and light grass.

Reference Numbers

Traxxas PN: 58214-4 · Retailer PN: TRA58214-4 · JackWagon SKU: TRX-58214-4 · UPC: 020334053084