Overview
The Traxxas Grille, Land Rover Defender represents an essential upgrade and replacement part for owners of the TRX-4 Land Rover Defender body series. Whether you are maintaining your RC car UK collection, repairing damaged components, or simply customising your 1/10 scale crawler, this comprehensive parts pack delivers everything you need to restore or enhance your model's front-end appearance and functionality. This is the genuine Traxxas factory part designed specifically for the #8011 Defender body, ensuring perfect fit and authentic styling that captures the iconic look of the real Land Rover Defender that has become legendary in off-road adventure.
Traxxas has engineered this grille and headlight assembly to deliver both aesthetic appeal and durability for serious RC enthusiasts and casual bashers alike. The ready to run RC Defender platform has become one of the most popular scale crawlers in the UK RC hobby market, and maintaining authentic replacement parts is crucial for long-term enjoyment and reliability. This parts pack is particularly valuable for those who have invested in a TRX-4 Defender and want to keep their model looking factory fresh and performing at its best.
The comprehensive nature of this upgrade means you get everything required for a complete front-end refresh in one convenient package. Rather than hunting down individual components from multiple retailers across the UK, Traxxas has thoughtfully bundled the grille, headlight housings, lenses, and all necessary mounting hardware together, making this an economical and efficient choice for scale RC car maintenance and customisation.
Key Features
- Complete Grille Assembly — This product includes three pieces of grille components that accurately replicate the distinctive front grille styling of the iconic Land Rover Defender, providing authentic visual fidelity to your scale crawler and ensuring your TRX-4 model maintains its striking appearance whether displayed or in action on the trail.
- Dual Headlight Housing Units — Two separate headlight housings are included, allowing you to completely refresh or repair both front lighting positions on your Defender body, which is essential for maintaining the factory appearance and for night-time running with optional LED lighting upgrades.
- Matched Lens Set — Two precision-moulded lenses are supplied with this pack, perfectly matching the headlight housings and grille assembly to create a cohesive, factory-original appearance that distinguishes your model from cheaper aftermarket alternatives.
- Headlight Mounting Hardware — Two complete sets of headlight mounting components are included, providing everything needed for secure and adjustable installation, ensuring your headlights remain properly positioned during aggressive trail running or off-road bashing.
- Factory Traxxas Quality — As genuine Traxxas OEM parts, these components are manufactured to the same exacting standards as the original body, guaranteeing dimensional accuracy, fit quality, and longevity that matches the rest of your TRX-4 Defender platform.
- Fits #8011 Body Specification — This parts pack is specifically engineered for compatibility with the TRX-4 Land Rover Defender #8011 body, ensuring zero fitment issues and perfect integration with your existing chassis and suspension components.
Technical Performance
The Traxxas Grille and Headlight Assembly represents precision engineering applied to scale crawler aesthetics and functionality. Each component is manufactured from high-quality polymer materials selected for durability and UV resistance, ensuring your front-end assembly maintains its appearance and structural integrity through countless hours of outdoor trail running. The grille components feature crisp detail moulding that captures the authentic diamond-pattern styling characteristic of Land Rover Defender vehicles, whilst remaining robust enough to withstand minor impacts during typical RC car UK usage. The headlight housings are designed with proper depth and angle to accommodate optional LED lighting systems, allowing UK RC enthusiasts to further enhance their models with working illumination for night-time adventures. The lens pieces are optically clear and precisely dimensioned to fit seamlessly within the housings, creating a factory-finished appearance that would satisfy the most discerning scale modeller. The mounting hardware included—bolts, clips, and fastening components—are manufactured from durable materials that resist corrosion and maintain secure retention even when subjected to vibration from high-speed running or rough terrain navigation. This comprehensive assembly demonstrates Traxxas's commitment to providing complete, production-quality parts packs rather than cutting corners with incomplete or undersized component sets.
What's in the Box
- Grille components (3 pieces)
- Headlight housing units (2 pieces)
- Headlight lenses (2 pieces)
- Headlight mount assemblies (2 pieces)
- All necessary mounting hardware and fasteners
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will this grille and headlight assembly fit my TRX-4 Land Rover Defender? — Yes, this is specifically engineered for compatibility with the TRX-4 Land Rover Defender #8011 body. If you own any of the Traxxas 1/10 TRX-4 Defender 4WD RTR models in Green, Sand, Red, or Silver—which all utilise the #8011 body—this parts pack will fit perfectly without any modification or adaptation required.
- Is this a complete replacement front-end kit? — This is a comprehensive grille and headlight assembly that includes all three grille pieces, both headlight housings, both lenses, and all mounting hardware, making it suitable for complete front-end refresh or repair on your TRX-4 Defender body.
- Can I upgrade my Defender with working headlights? — The headlight housings and lenses included in this pack are designed to accommodate optional LED lighting upgrades, though the lights themselves must be purchased separately. Once installed, you can integrate Traxxas or aftermarket LED lighting systems for functional illumination during night-time RC car UK adventures.
- What should I do if my grille or headlight components are damaged? — Rather than replacing your entire body, you can simply install this parts pack to restore your Defender's front-end appearance. This makes it an economical alternative to purchasing a new body, particularly if only the grille or headlight area sustained damage during bashing or racing.
- Is this genuine Traxxas or an aftermarket alternative? — This is the official Traxxas factory part manufactured to OEM specifications, ensuring perfect fit and quality that matches the original components included with your TRX-4 Defender RTR when new.
- Do I need any tools or special equipment to install this assembly? — Installation requires only basic tools—typically a hex driver or small wrench—to secure the mounting hardware. Full installation instructions are available on the Traxxas website or through our customer support team at RC Model Shop.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the Traxxas Grille, Land Rover Defender / grille mount (3 pcs) / headlight housing (2 pcs) / lens (2 pcs) / headlight mount (2 pcs) (fits #8011 Body) TRX8013 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
- Brand: Traxxas
- Model Number: TRX8013
- Product Type: Grille and headlight assembly with mounting hardware
- Compatible Body: TRX-4 Land Rover Defender #8011 body
- Compatible Vehicles: TRX82256-4-GRN, TRX82256-4-SAND, TRX82256-4-RED, TRX82256-4-SLVR (Traxxas 1/10 TRX-4 Defender 4WD RTR models)
- Grille pieces included: 3
- Headlight housing units included: 2
- Headlight lenses included: 2
- Headlight mounting assemblies included: 2
- Hardware: Complete mounting fasteners and clips included
- EAN Code: 0020334801302
- Scale: 1/10
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