Overview
The FTX Aluminium Rear Hub Carrier is a premium suspension upgrade designed for serious RC enthusiasts looking to enhance the performance and durability of their FTX off-road vehicles. This high-quality component is manufactured by FTX, a brand recognised for producing exceptional ready-to-run RC cars, buggies and trucks that deliver outstanding value and performance. Whether you're running a Vantage 2.0 brushed buggy, a Carnage 2.0 monster truck, or the formidable Zorro trophy truck, this rear hub carrier upgrade will transform your vehicle's handling characteristics and provide the robust support needed for aggressive driving and demanding terrain.
This suspension upgrade is ideal for RC enthusiasts across the UK who demand more from their vehicles than standard plastic components can deliver. If you've been looking for ways to improve your RC buggy or truck's stability during high-speed runs, cornering precision, or general durability on rocky and uneven ground, upgrading to aluminium rear hub carriers is one of the most effective modifications you can make. The FTX6363 delivers professional-grade engineering in a package that's accessible to weekend bashers and competitive drivers alike, making it one of the most popular suspension upgrades for FTX vehicles in the UK RC community.
Unlike cheaper plastic alternatives that can flex and wear under stress, these aluminium carriers provide rigid support that maintains consistent geometry through corners and over obstacles. The precision manufacturing ensures perfect fitment to your FTX vehicle, whilst the durable aluminium construction guarantees years of reliable service even under the most demanding conditions. For anyone serious about getting the maximum performance and longevity from their brushless or brushed RC truck or buggy, this is an essential upgrade.
Key Features
- Premium Aluminium Construction — Manufactured from high-grade aluminium alloy, these rear hub carriers provide superior rigidity compared to plastic components, ensuring your suspension geometry remains consistent under hard acceleration, braking and cornering, which translates directly into improved handling and predictable vehicle behaviour.
- Precision Engineering — These carriers are engineered to exacting tolerances for perfect fitment to FTX Vantage, Carnage and Zorro models, ensuring seamless integration with your existing suspension without requiring modifications or adjustments to other components.
- Enhanced Durability — Aluminium's superior strength-to-weight ratio means these carriers resist bending and cracking far better than plastic alternatives, dramatically extending the lifespan of your suspension and reducing the frequency of replacement parts purchases.
- Improved Handling Characteristics — The increased rigidity of aluminium carriers minimises flex during acceleration and deceleration, resulting in sharper cornering response, better traction control and more predictable handling that gives you confidence during aggressive driving sessions.
- Pack of Two Units — This kit includes two rear hub carriers (one for each rear wheel), allowing you to upgrade your entire rear suspension with a single purchase rather than buying components separately.
- Suspension Upgrade Category — Classified as a suspension tune-up option, this component directly impacts your vehicle's performance and is recommended for drivers looking to extract maximum capability from their FTX RC car.
- Compatible with Multiple FTX Models — Rather than being limited to a single vehicle, these hub carriers work across the Vantage 2.0, Carnage 2.0, Carnage NT and Zorro platforms, making them an excellent investment if you run multiple FTX vehicles or plan to upgrade your fleet over time.
Technical Performance
The FTX Aluminium Rear Hub Carrier FTX6363 represents the pinnacle of suspension engineering for 1/10 scale RC vehicles in the FTX lineup. Constructed from premium aluminium alloy rather than the plastic used in standard carriers, these components deliver measurably superior performance characteristics across all driving conditions. The rigid aluminium construction significantly reduces flex and deflection that occurs in plastic carriers during hard cornering, acceleration and deceleration events. This rigidity directly translates to improved suspension geometry maintenance, meaning your shock absorbers, anti-roll bars and suspension links remain at their designed angles throughout your driving session, rather than gradually deviating as plastic components flex and bend under load. For drivers running brushless motors on their FTX Vantage 2.0 brushless buggy or other brushless variants, the improved suspension consistency becomes even more critical, as these vehicles generate substantially higher forces through the suspension geometry during acceleration and braking. The aluminium material also dissipates heat more effectively than plastic, which is important during extended driving sessions where repeated stress and impact loading can degrade plastic components. With proper maintenance, these aluminium carriers will outlast multiple sets of plastic equivalents, making them an economical upgrade choice for serious RC enthusiasts who run their vehicles regularly. The precision manufacturing ensures that fitment to your existing FTX platform is seamless, with no modification required to neighbouring components, making installation straightforward for users with basic mechanical knowledge.
What's in the Box
- FTX Aluminium Rear Hub Carrier (x2 pieces)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which FTX models are compatible with the FTX6363 aluminium rear hub carriers? — These carriers are specifically designed for FTX Bugsta 4WD, FTX Carnage 2.0 (both brushed red and brushed blue versions), FTX Carnage 2.0 brushless, FTX Carnage NT nitro, FTX Vantage 2.0 brushed buggy, FTX Vantage 2.0 brushless, and FTX Zorro trophy truck (both nitro and brushless variants). If you own any of these models, you can confidently upgrade to these aluminium carriers without compatibility concerns.
- Why should I upgrade from the plastic rear hub carriers that came with my FTX vehicle? — Plastic hub carriers flex and bend under load, causing your suspension geometry to change as you drive, which results in inconsistent handling and unpredictable vehicle behaviour. Aluminium carriers maintain rigid geometry throughout your driving session, providing sharper cornering response, better traction control and more confidence during aggressive driving. Additionally, aluminium significantly outlasts plastic, so you'll save money on replacements over time.
- Are these rear hub carriers suitable for beginners? — Yes, these carriers are suitable for RC enthusiasts of all skill levels. Beginners will benefit from the improved handling characteristics and durability, whilst experienced drivers can extract maximum performance from their suspension setup. Installation is straightforward and requires only basic mechanical knowledge and standard RC tools.
- Will upgrading to aluminium rear hub carriers improve the performance of my brushless FTX RC buggy? — Absolutely. Brushless motors generate significantly higher forces through the suspension compared to brushed alternatives, making suspension rigidity even more critical. Upgrading to aluminium carriers will allow your brushless FTX Vantage 2.0 or other brushless model to express its full performance potential with improved handling consistency and precision.
- How difficult is installation of the FTX6363 hub carriers? — Installation is straightforward and requires only basic mechanical knowledge. These carriers are engineered for perfect fitment to your FTX vehicle, and no modification to neighbouring components is required. Most users can complete installation in under 30 minutes using standard RC tools.
- What makes aluminium a better choice than plastic for suspension components? — Aluminium provides superior rigidity, meaning it resists flex and bending under load far better than plastic. This rigidity ensures your suspension maintains consistent geometry throughout your driving session, resulting in predictable handling and improved performance. Aluminium also dissipates heat more effectively and has a significantly longer lifespan than plastic, making it an economical long-term investment.
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 Aluminium Rear Hub Carrier 2pcs FTX6363 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.
- Product Type: Suspension upgrade rear hub carrier
- Brand: FTX
- Model Number: FTX6363
- EAN Code: 5055323946608
- Quantity: 2 pieces (one pair for rear suspension)
- Material: Aluminium alloy
- Tune-Up Category: Suspension
- Compatible Models: FTX5530 Bugsta 4WD brushed 1/10th, FTX5537R Carnage 2.0 brushed red 1/10, FTX5537B Carnage 2.0 brushed blue 1/10, FTX5539 Carnage 2.0 brushless 1/10, FTX5540 Carnage NT nitro 1/10, FTX5533B Vantage 2.0 brushed buggy 1/10, FTX5561B Vantage 2.0 brushless buggy 1/10, FTX5557WO Zorro brushless orange 1/10, FTX5542B Zorro nitro blue 1/10, FTX5542O Zorro nitro orange 1/10
- Vehicle Scale: 1/10th scale
- Compatible Vehicle Types: Off-road buggies, monster trucks, trophy trucks
- Recommended For: Brushless and brushed powered vehicles, nitro powered vehicles
- Installation: Direct fitment, no modification required to neighbouring components
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