Overview
The FTX Outlaw/Kanyon Aluminium Rear Axle Adaptors (2pc) FTX8383 are essential upgrade components designed for serious RC enthusiasts looking to enhance the performance and durability of their FTX crawler and buggy models. These precision-engineered aluminium adaptors represent a significant step up from standard components, offering improved strength and reliability for demanding off-road conditions. Whether you're running an FTX Outlaw, Kanyon, or Zorro model, these rear axle adaptors deliver the kind of performance upgrade that separates weekend bashers from dedicated RC car UK enthusiasts who demand the best from their ready to run RC vehicles.
Built from high-quality aluminium, these adaptors are specifically engineered to provide superior durability and longevity compared to standard factory components. The two-piece set ensures you have complete coverage for your rear axle assembly, making this an ideal upgrade for anyone serious about maintaining or improving their RC vehicle's reliability and performance characteristics. If you're running an FTX RC model and want to ensure your investment continues to perform at its best, these aluminium rear axle adaptors are a smart choice that will keep your model performing reliably through countless hours of off-road driving.
RC enthusiasts across the UK have come to trust FTX components for their quality construction and perfect fitment to compatible models. These adaptors represent genuine OEM-quality parts that deliver authentic improvements to your RC crawler or buggy, making them an essential addition to any serious collector's spares cabinet or active basher's upgrade toolkit.
Key Features
- Aluminium Construction — Manufactured from durable aluminium material, these adaptors provide superior strength and rigidity compared to plastic alternatives, ensuring they can withstand the stresses of aggressive off-road driving and maintaining their shape and performance over extended periods of use.
- Two-Piece Set — The package includes two adaptors, providing complete rear axle coverage for your FTX model and ensuring balanced performance and durability across the entire rear axle assembly.
- OEM Quality — These are genuine FTX components manufactured to the same exacting standards as the original equipment, guaranteeing perfect fitment and compatibility with your existing drivetrain components.
- Enhanced Durability — Upgrading to aluminium rear axle adaptors significantly improves the longevity of your rear axle assembly, reducing wear and tear on associated components and extending the overall service life of your RC model.
- Direct Compatibility — Designed specifically for FTX Outlaw, Kanyon, and Zorro models, these adaptors integrate seamlessly with your existing setup without requiring modifications or adjustments to other components.
Technical Performance
The FTX Outlaw/Kanyon Aluminium Rear Axle Adaptors represent a significant engineering upgrade, replacing factory components with precision-machined aluminium parts that offer substantially improved strength-to-weight ratio and durability characteristics. Aluminium construction provides the ideal balance between lightweight performance and structural integrity, ensuring that your rear axle assembly can handle the demanding conditions that RC crawlers and buggies regularly encounter. These adaptors are engineered to exact specifications to ensure perfect fitment with the FTX Outlaw 1/10 4WD Ultra-4 brushed and brushless RTR buggies, the FTX Kanyon 4x4 RTR XL trail crawler in both standard and mountain rescue configurations, and the FTX Zorro trophy truck platform. The precision manufacturing ensures minimal play and maximum efficiency in power transmission, contributing to improved handling characteristics and more responsive driving dynamics across varied terrain. By upgrading to these aluminium components, you're investing in parts that will maintain their dimensional accuracy and structural integrity through countless hours of use, whether you're crawling technical rock sections or bashing through open terrain at speed.
What's in the Box
- FTX Outlaw/Kanyon Aluminium Rear Axle Adaptors — quantity 2
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which FTX models are compatible with the FTX8383 rear axle adaptors? — These aluminium rear axle adaptors are specifically designed for FTX Outlaw 1/10 4WD Ultra-4 RTR Buggy models (both brushed FTX5570 and brushless FTX5571 variants), FTX Kanyon 4x4 RTR XL trail crawler models (standard FTX5563 and mountain rescue 2-speed FTX5563R), and the FTX Zorro trophy truck brushed RTR in blue (FTX5556B). If you own one of these models, these adaptors will provide a direct upgrade to your rear axle assembly.
- Are these adaptors suitable for beginners? — Whilst these components are straightforward replacements for existing rear axle adaptors, installation requires basic mechanical knowledge and appropriate tools to remove and refit the rear axle assembly. If you're comfortable performing basic maintenance on your RC model, installation should be within your capability. We recommend consulting your model's manual or seeking advice from experienced RC enthusiasts if you're unfamiliar with axle work.
- Will these aluminium adaptors improve my RC model's performance? — Yes, upgrading to aluminium rear axle adaptors will enhance durability and reduce wear compared to standard factory components, contributing to more consistent performance and handling characteristics over extended use. The improved structural rigidity of aluminium helps maintain precise axle geometry, which translates to better traction and more predictable driving dynamics, particularly in demanding off-road conditions.
- What is the main advantage of aluminium over standard components? — Aluminium offers superior strength, durability, and dimensional stability compared to standard plastic or composite materials. These properties ensure that your rear axle assembly maintains its precision geometry through extended use, reducing play and flex that can develop in lesser components. This translates to improved reliability and longer service intervals between maintenance checks.
- Are these genuine FTX parts? — Yes, these are authentic OEM FTX components manufactured to the same standards as the original equipment fitted to FTX vehicles. As an authorised FTX retailer, RC Model Shop stocks only genuine parts, ensuring you receive components that meet FTX's quality and compatibility specifications.
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 Outlaw/Kanyon Aluminium Rear Axle Adaptors (2pc) FTX8383 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: FTX8383
- EAN: 5055323054
- Product Type: Aluminium Rear Axle Adaptors
- Quantity: 2 pieces
- Material: Aluminium
- Tune-Up Type: Transmission
- Compatible with FTX5563 - FTX Kanyon 4x4 RTR 1:10 XL Trail Crawler
- Compatible with FTX5563R - FTX Kanyon 4x4 Mountain Rescue 2-Speed RTR 1:10 XL Crawler
- Compatible with FTX5570 - FTX Outlaw 1/10 4WD Ultra-4 RTR Buggy Brushed
- Compatible with FTX5571 - FTX Outlaw 1/10 4WD Ultra-4 RTR Buggy Brushless
- Compatible with FTX5556B - FTX Zorro Trophy Truck Brushed RTR Blue
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