Overview
The FTX Outback One-piece Metal Drive Spool Gear (38T) is a premium replacement drivetrain component designed specifically for the FTX Outback range of RC crawlers and off-road vehicles. This metal spool gear represents a significant upgrade for enthusiasts looking to enhance their RC car's durability and performance. Whether you're running an FTX Outback crawler in the UK or across Europe, this genuine FTX spare part ensures your vehicle maintains optimal drivetrain efficiency and longevity during demanding terrain.
As a one-piece metal construction, this drive spool gear offers superior strength and reliability compared to standard alternatives. The 38-tooth configuration is engineered to work seamlessly within the FTX Outback transmission system, providing smooth power delivery from your motor to the wheels. This is an essential component for anyone serious about maintaining their RC off-road crawler, whether you're a weekend basher enjoying trails, a dedicated hobbyist maintaining your fleet, or a competitive driver pushing your vehicle to its limits.
FTX is recognised as a leading manufacturer of affordable, high-quality RC vehicles and genuine replacement parts. By choosing the FTX Outback One-piece Metal Drive Spool Gear (38T), you're investing in authentic OEM quality that guarantees compatibility and performance with your specific FTX Outback model. This spare part is essential for anyone looking to repair, upgrade, or maintain their RC crawler in peak condition.
Key Features
- One-piece Metal Construction — Unlike multi-piece alternatives, the one-piece design eliminates potential failure points and provides maximum strength during high-torque driving situations, crucial for off-road RC cars that encounter rocks, mud, and challenging terrain.
- 38-Tooth Configuration — The 38T gear count is precisely engineered for FTX Outback models, ensuring the correct gear ratio for balanced acceleration and top speed performance across various driving conditions.
- Genuine FTX OEM Part — As an official manufacturer spare part, this component is guaranteed to fit perfectly with your FTX Outback drivetrain, eliminating compatibility concerns and ensuring factory-spec performance.
- Enhanced Durability — Metal construction provides superior wear resistance and longevity compared to plastic alternatives, making this an excellent investment for protecting your RC vehicle's transmission system.
- Direct Replacement Component — This spool gear serves as a direct replacement for worn or damaged drive components, allowing you to restore your FTX Outback to factory specifications quickly and easily.
- Universal FTX Outback Compatibility — Designed to work with the FTX Outback range of RC crawlers, this spare part fits a variety of FTX models within that product family, making it a versatile solution for multi-vehicle collectors.
Technical Performance
The FTX Outback One-piece Metal Drive Spool Gear (38T) represents professional-grade engineering designed specifically for the demands of RC off-road driving. The metal construction ensures exceptional rigidity and minimal flex under load, which is critical when transmitting motor torque through challenging terrain. The 38-tooth design provides an optimal balance within the FTX Outback transmission system, delivering controlled acceleration without sacrificing top-end speed. For UK RC enthusiasts running these crawlers across rocky terrain, mud, and technical landscapes, the enhanced durability of metal construction over plastic components means fewer breakdowns and longer intervals between maintenance. The one-piece design eliminates the weakness points often found in segmented gear designs, allowing for consistent performance whether you're running 2S LiPo batteries for casual bashing or pushing higher-capacity batteries for extended driving sessions. This component is engineered to handle the continuous stress of off-road RC car operation, making it an essential maintenance item for serious enthusiasts.
What's in the Box
- FTX Outback One-piece Metal Drive Spool Gear (38T)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the FTX Outback One-piece Metal Drive Spool Gear (38T) compatible with all FTX Outback models? — This part is designed specifically for the FTX Outback range of vehicles. Before purchasing, confirm your exact model matches the FTX Outback specifications. The part number FTX8134M is the official designation for this component in the FTX spare parts catalogue.
- When should I replace my RC car's drive spool gear? — You should consider replacing your spool gear if you experience slipping in the drivetrain, notice unusual grinding noises coming from the transmission, see visible damage or stripped teeth on the existing gear, or if your RC Outback is not accelerating smoothly. Regular inspection during maintenance routines helps identify wear early.
- Is metal or plastic gear construction better for RC off-road crawlers? — Metal construction is universally superior for high-performance RC vehicles. Metal gears like this FTX component offer significantly better durability, maintain dimensional consistency under heat and stress, resist stripping better than plastic alternatives, and ultimately provide better value through extended lifespan. This makes metal gears the preferred choice for serious RC enthusiasts in the UK and worldwide.
- How difficult is it to install this drive spool gear? — Installation requires moderate mechanical skill and typically involves removing your FTX Outback's transmission housing, accessing the existing spool gear, carefully removing it, and installing the new component. We recommend consulting your FTX Outback manual or watching installation guides specific to your model. If you're uncomfortable with mechanical work, professional RC technicians can handle the installation for you.
- What makes FTX spare parts reliable for RC cars? — FTX manufactures their own vehicles and components with rigorous quality standards. Genuine OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts like this spool gear ensure perfect compatibility, match the exact specifications your RC vehicle was engineered around, and maintain factory performance characteristics that aftermarket alternatives often cannot replicate.
- Can this gear be used as a preventative upgrade? — Absolutely. Many experienced RC enthusiasts proactively upgrade to metal spool gears as preventative maintenance, even when their plastic original isn't yet damaged. This approach eliminates the risk of mid-driving failure during important events or long sessions, making it popular among dedicated crawling enthusiasts.
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 Ftx Outback Onepiece Metal Drive Spool Gear (38t) FTX8134M FTX Spares 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: FTX
- Model Number: FTX8134M
- EAN Code: 5056135732960
- Product Type: One-piece Metal Drive Spool Gear
- Tooth Count: 38T
- Material: Metal
- Design: One-piece construction
- Vehicle Compatibility: FTX Outback range
- Part Category: Drivetrain Component / Spare Part
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