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Whether you’re tackling tight technical trails or blasting over rocky terrain, the Venture18 U4 Ford Bronco is your ticket to unstoppable fun and exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1269\" data-start=\"755\"\u003eJust like its predecessor, the Venture18 U4 features a rugged\u003cbr\u003eformed steel C-channel chassis and realistic drivetrain design. 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The officially licensed body features aggressive \u003cstrong\u003eRTR Vehicles Off-Road styling\u003c\/strong\u003e, molded tube-style roll cage and interior, front LED light bar, and a pre-painted clipless polycarbonate body, in either Vaughn Gittin Jr or Loren Healy \u003cstrong\u003eh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1797\" data-start=\"1763\"\u003eigh-impact desert race livery\u003c\/strong\u003e that captures the essence of Ford's off-road racing heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2176\" data-start=\"1861\"\u003eThe Venture18 U4 Ford Bronco 4400 is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1913\" data-start=\"1885\"\u003efully Ready-to-Run (RTR)\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with a 600mAh LiPo battery and USB balance charger – everything you need to hit the trail straight out of the box. 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With its eye-catching livery inspired by Vaughn Gittin Jr.’s race-winning rigs and packed with authentic scale details—from working light grill to tube cage and interior—this RC model isn’t just about looks. It’s built to take on the trail just like the real 1000-horsepower monster tearing through King of the Hammers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLIPLESS BODY MOUNTING SYSTEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSay goodbye to the hassle of traditional body clips! The \u003cstrong\u003eVenture18 U4 Clipless Body Mounting System\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a seamless, secure, and efficient solution for mounting and removing the body. Designed for ease of use and built to last, this system eliminates the need for messy clips that can get lost or break during extended trailing sessions. 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The aggressive lines and muscular stance are a direct nod to \u003cstrong data-end=\"629\" data-start=\"573\"\u003eVaughn Gittin Jr.’s legendary Ford Bronco 4400\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing that unmistakable Ultra4 attitude to 1\/18 scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1000\" data-start=\"690\"\u003eTaking realism a step further, the Venture18 U4 features a \u003cstrong data-end=\"781\" data-start=\"749\"\u003efully functional spare wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e mounted at the rear—not just for show, but ready to swap in when the trail takes its toll. The \u003cstrong data-end=\"900\" data-start=\"877\"\u003etube-style roll cage\u003c\/strong\u003e hugs the inside of the body, offering protection while enhancing the authentic rock racer look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1277\" data-start=\"1002\"\u003eInside, scale details continue with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1347\" data-start=\"1317\"\u003erealistic interior cockpit\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with molded driver figures and dash components that give this rig a competition-ready vibe straight out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRAILBLASTER OFF-ROAD TIRES on CL-5 WHEELS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"595\" data-start=\"151\"\u003eThe Venture18 U4 comes equipped with all-new \u003cstrong data-end=\"229\" data-start=\"196\"\u003eTREDZ 1.2\" TRAILBLASTER tires\u003c\/strong\u003e, molded in a \u003cstrong data-end=\"283\" data-start=\"243\"\u003ehigh-traction sticky rubber compound\u003c\/strong\u003e for maximum grip on challenging terrain. 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And when you need a burst of speed on a flat, open section - or just need a wild amount of power to get up a climb! - simply shift to High Gear on the transmitter for a final drive ratio of 20.36:1, offering a blast of speed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOW CENTER OF GRAVITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt with an \u003cstrong\u003eall-metal transmission design\u003c\/strong\u003e, the driveline is not only incredibly tough and brushless-ready but also features a \u003cstrong\u003esuper-low center of gravity. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe driveshafts are composite slider-style shafts with universal joints at each end, where they meet the transmission case and axle. At the axles, metal 11-tooth pinions and 28-tooth ring gears (for an axle ratio of 2.54:1) sit inside the \"pumpkin\", or center, of the axles. This helps enhance stability and balance, allowing the Venture18 to conquer even the most challenging lines and obstacles with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAXLE MOUNTED STEERING SERVO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Venture18 features a strong, high-torque \u003cstrong\u003e1.1kg plastic-geared micro steering servo\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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