Traxxas Sledge LED Light Bar Kit Installation Instructions

Kit Contents

• High-Voltage Power Amplifier
• Front body bumper with LED light bar
• Body bumper mount
• Roof skid plate with front and rear LED light bars
• Breakaway cable adapter
• Body templates
• Adhesive foam block
• 3x10mm cap screws (4)
• 3x15mm cap screws (2)
• Zip ties (6)

Tools Needed (Not Included)

• 2.5mm hex wrench
• Needle nose pliers
• Tapered body reamer (part #3433 or #3433X)
• Body scissors (part #3431 or #3432)
• Isopropyl alcohol (for cleaning/degreasing)

Important Cautions

CAUTION: RISK OF INJURY! Use care with hobby knives, tapered reamers, and other cutting tools as they are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury, deep cuts, and/or punctures.

CAUTION: RISK OF DAMAGE TO ELECTRONICS! To prevent damage to the electronic speed control (ESC) and/or the high-voltage power amplifier, ensure the battery is disconnected before plugging the amplifier into the ESC.

Body Modification

Before installing the new roof skid plate and front body bumper, the vehicle body requires modification.

Step 1: Disassembly

Remove the left and right roof skid pads (A) (discard or save for future use), the left and right rear body reinforcements, and the body cage from the vehicle body. Retain and reuse all hardware. Refer to the Body Exploded View for disassembly/assembly guidance.

Step 2: Template Application and Cutting (Roof)

Peel the adhesive backing from Template 1. Place the template on the roof of the body, aligning the small template holes with the corresponding screw holes in the roof (refer to diagram 2A). Using a tapered body reamer, carefully cut holes in the roof to the dotted lines on the template. Note the hole diameters indicated on the template and the corresponding diameter measurements on the body reamer. Use body scissors to cut out the section between the four holes, along the dotted lines as indicated.

Step 3: Template Application and Cutting (Front Body)

Peel the adhesive backing from Template 2. Place the template on the front of the body as shown, using the body lines for alignment (refer to diagram 2B). Using a tapered body reamer, carefully cut holes in the body to the dotted lines on the template.

Step 4: Template Application and Cutting (Rear Body)

Peel the adhesive backing from Template 3. Place the template on the body (refer to diagram 2C), aligning the bottom of the template with the holes in the body cut using Template 2 from the previous step. Using a tapered body reamer, carefully cut holes in the body to the dotted lines on the template. Use body scissors to cut out the section between the six holes, along the dotted lines as indicated.

Installation Steps

Step 5: Front Bumper and Light Bar Installation

Feed the wire harness connector from the body bumper light bar through the larger cut hole in the body, and then through the hole in the bumper mount. Install the bumper and bumper mount onto the body using the included 3x10mm cap screws (4) (refer to diagram 3 and 4).

Step 6: Roof Skid Plate Installation

Install the new roof skid plate onto the body along with the original rear body reinforcements and body cage. Insert the wire harness connectors through the hole in the roof (refer to diagram 3).

Step 7: Body Cleaning and Foam Block Attachment

Clean any dirt and grime from the body surface (refer to diagram 5A). Use isopropyl rubbing alcohol to remove any oily residue, wax, or grease. This will improve the bond between the adhesive foam block and the body. Peel the adhesive backing from the included foam block and attach it to the body as shown (refer to diagrams 5B, 5C).

Step 8: High-Voltage Power Amplifier Installation

Turn the body over (viewing the underside) and fasten the high-voltage power amplifier (Part #6590) to the body cage using the included 3x15mm cap screws (2) (refer to diagram 6). Position the amplifier so that the 4 lighting connection ports point to the front of the body. Plug the 4 LED harness connectors into the power amplifier, matching the colors on the wires with the corresponding colors on the amplifier ports (white for front bumper, yellow for front roof, red for rear tail lights, blue for rear reverse lights).

Step 9: Chassis Brace (T-Bar) Removal

Remove the chassis brace (T-Bar) from the chassis by removing the 3x16mm shoulder screws (2) and lifting up on the bar as shown (refer to diagram 7).

Step 10: ESC Cooling Fan Cover Removal

Remove the 3x25mm button-head screws (2) from the electronic speed control (ESC) to remove the cooling fan cover. Remove the accessory port cover (discard or save for future use) (refer to diagram 8).

Step 11: Breakaway Cable Adapter Installation (ESC)

Feed the connector from the breakaway cable adapter through the accessory port opening on the ESC cooling fan cover. Plug the connector into the accessory port on the ESC; note the orientation of the connector. Reinstall the cooling fan cover on the ESC using the 3x25mm button-head screws. Be careful not to pinch the ESC wires during reinstallation (refer to diagrams 9A and 9B).

Step 12: Breakaway Cable Adapter Installation (Chassis)

Install the breakaway cable adapter onto the T-Bar and slide it near the Traxxas logo. Then, reinstall the T-Bar on the chassis using the removed screws. Note: The location of the breakaway cable adapter on the T-Bar can be adjusted as you plug the adapter into the accessory port on the ESC (refer to diagram 10).

Step 13: Wiring Securing

Use an included zip tie to secure the wiring from the breakaway cable adapter to the zip tie mount on the adapter (refer to diagram 11).

Step 14: Final Connection

Plug the cable from the high-voltage power amplifier on the body into the breakaway cable adapter on the chassis brace (T-Bar). Refer to the Body Wiring and Chassis Wiring Diagrams on the following page.

Wiring Diagrams

Body Wiring Diagram

Illustrates the connections from the LED light bars (front bumper, front roof, rear roof) and their respective harnesses to the High-Voltage Power Amplifier mounted on the body.

Chassis Wiring Diagram

Shows the connection of the breakaway cable adapter, mounted on the chassis brace (T-Bar), to the ESC's accessory port.

Breakaway Cable Adapter Wiring

Details the path of the breakaway cable adapter from the chassis brace to the ESC accessory port.

High-Voltage Power Amplifier Operation

The high-voltage power amplifier and lights activate when the ESC is powered on. Press the Mode Select button on the amplifier to cycle through three lighting modes: Mode 1 (Low Beam - default), Mode 2 (High Beam), and Mode 3 (Daytime). The chart below details light functions in each mode.

Traxxas Link App Integration

Change high-voltage power amplifier settings and access additional functions using the Traxxas Link App, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. The TQi transmitter with the Traxxas Link Wireless Module (part #6511, sold separately) is required.

Warranty Information

Traxxas electronic components are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for 30 days from the date of purchase.

Limitations: Warranty coverage excludes damage from abuse, neglect, improper use, crash damage, water, chemical damage, improper maintenance, accidents, or unauthorized modifications. Consumable items are also excluded. Traxxas is not responsible for shipping costs of defective components.

Traxxas Lifetime Electronics Warranty

After the initial warranty period, Traxxas offers flat-rate repairs for electronic components. Repairs are limited to non-mechanical parts not subjected to abuse, misuse, or neglect. Products with intentional damage may incur additional charges. Traxxas liability is capped at the product's purchase price. For replacement, the product must be returned in new condition with original packaging and a sales receipt.

Replacement Parts

Compliance Information

This device complies with FCC Part 15 & IC RSS-210 rules, subject to conditions that it does not cause harmful interference and accepts any interference received.

For more information, visit TRAXXAS.COM.

Traxxas, 6250 Traxxas Way, McKinney, TX 75070, Phone: 972-549-3000, Fax: 972-549-3011, e-mail: support@Traxxas.com

Document Revision: HKC22036-R03 Rev 221215