Overview
The ARRMA Shock Mount Pin 3x33mm Silver (4) is an essential replacement component for owners of ARRMA RC vehicles across the UK. Whether you're running a 1/8 scale brushless monster truck, buggy, or stunt truck, these precision-engineered shock mount pins are critical to maintaining your RC car's suspension performance and reliability. As a dedicated RC retailer serving the UK market, we understand that keeping your RC model in peak condition requires access to genuine OEM parts, and this four-pack offers excellent value for maintaining or upgrading your vehicle's suspension geometry.
These high-quality shock mount pins are specifically designed to work in harmony with ARRMA's suspension architecture, ensuring smooth, responsive handling characteristics that enthusiasts expect from their RC cars. The pack includes four individual pins, giving you a complete set for your vehicle's front and rear suspension requirements. Whether you're a weekend basher enjoying off-road adventures, a competitive racer pushing your RC buggy to its limits, or an experienced hobbyist maintaining multiple vehicles, having genuine replacement parts on hand ensures minimal downtime and maximum enjoyment of your RC experience.
The Shock Mount Pin 3x33mm represents ARRMA's commitment to quality engineering and reliability. These pins are essential components that connect your suspension arms to the shock mounts, directly influencing how your RC truck or buggy responds to terrain and handling inputs. Choosing genuine ARRMA parts ensures compatibility, durability, and the performance characteristics your vehicle was designed to deliver.
Key Features
- Heavy-duty steel construction — Machined from premium-grade steel, these pins are engineered to withstand the rigorous demands of RC driving, whether you're bashing on rough terrain or competing in organised events. The robust material ensures long service life even under extreme stress.
- Smooth surface finish — The precision-finished surface directly enhances the plushness of your suspension by reducing friction and allowing for smoother articulation of the shock absorbers. This translates to better comfort feel, improved traction, and more predictable vehicle behaviour during driving.
- Precision manufacturing process — Each pin is manufactured to exact tolerances, guaranteeing an accurate, slop-free fit when installed into your lower suspension arms. This precision eliminates unwanted play in the suspension geometry, maintaining consistent handling characteristics and improving overall vehicle stability.
- Four-pack configuration — The pack includes four individual pins, providing a complete set for your vehicle's suspension needs and offering spare pins for future replacement or maintenance.
- OEM genuine part — As an official ARRMA component (model number ARA713032), these pins are manufactured to exact factory specifications, ensuring perfect compatibility with your RC vehicle.
Technical Performance
The Shock Mount Pin 3x33mm Silver represents precision engineering at its finest. Measuring 3mm in diameter and 33mm in length, these pins are manufactured from heavy-duty steel using precision machining processes that ensure every pin meets strict quality control standards. The smooth surface finish is not merely aesthetic—it plays a functional role in suspension performance by minimising friction at the connection points between the suspension arms and shock mounts. This reduction in friction allows the suspension components to articulate more freely, which directly contributes to improved ride quality and more responsive handling characteristics. The precision manufacturing process ensures that each pin has a slop-free fit, meaning there is virtually no unwanted movement or play at the connection point. This is critical for maintaining accurate suspension geometry and ensuring your vehicle handles predictably across varying terrain. The steel construction provides exceptional durability, resisting bending and deformation even under the high stresses generated during aggressive driving, jumps, and rough terrain navigation. These pins are compatible with ARRMA's full range of 1/7 and 1/8 scale brushless RC vehicles, including monster trucks, buggies, and stunt trucks, making them a versatile replacement component for any ARRMA enthusiast in the UK RC hobby market.
What's in the Box
- 4 x Shock Mount Pins 3 x 33mm (Silver)
What You Need to Complete
- ARA330564 — HINGE PIN 5x74mm (2pcs)
- ARA330656 — FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS 135mm (1 PAIR)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What ARRMA RC vehicles are these shock mount pins compatible with? — These pins are standard components across ARRMA's 1/7 and 1/8 scale brushless vehicle lineup, including the Big Rock, Fireteam, Kraton, Notorious, Outcast, Talion, and Typhon models in various configurations and versions.
- Why should I replace my shock mount pins? — Over time, shock mount pins can wear, develop flat spots, or become slightly bent from impacts and aggressive driving. Replacing worn pins restores precise suspension geometry, improves handling predictability, and ensures your shocks operate at peak efficiency. This is particularly important for competitive drivers seeking consistent performance.
- Are these pins easy to install? — Yes, replacing shock mount pins is a straightforward maintenance task suitable for RC enthusiasts of all experience levels. You simply remove the worn pins from your suspension arms and press the new ones into place. No special tools are required beyond basic RC maintenance equipment.
- Do I need all four pins at once? — The pack includes four pins, which provides a complete set for your vehicle's suspension needs. Depending on your vehicle configuration, you may use all four or keep spares for future maintenance. Having extras on hand is practical for active RC drivers.
- What makes genuine ARRMA parts better than aftermarket alternatives? — Genuine ARRMA parts are manufactured to exact factory specifications, ensuring perfect fit and compatibility with your vehicle. They are tested to the same standards as the original components and guarantee the performance characteristics your vehicle was engineered to deliver. Choosing genuine parts eliminates compatibility concerns and maintains your vehicle's suspension geometry precisely.
- Is this suitable for beginners? — Absolutely. These are replacement pins suitable for anyone maintaining an ARRMA RC vehicle, regardless of experience level. The installation process is straightforward and requires only basic tools.
- What is the difference between silver and other colour options? — The silver finish indicates the standard steel material with a protective surface coating. The colour is primarily aesthetic and does not affect performance, though the smooth surface finish does enhance suspension articulation.
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 Shock Mount Pin 3x33mm Silver (4) 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.
