- Brand: ARRMA
- Model Number: Z-ARA320479
- Part Type: Chassis Spares
- Vehicle Compatibility: ARRMA Kraton 1/5
- Scale: 1/5
- EAN: 5052127033466
- RRP: £10.99
Overview
The ARRMA Skid Plate Set Z-ARA320479 is an essential chassis spare part designed specifically for the ARRMA Kraton 1/5 scale RC monster truck. Whether you're a dedicated basher pushing your RC car to the limit or a weekend enthusiast looking to protect your investment, this skid plate set provides critical underbody protection that every serious RC car owner in the UK should consider. Skid plates are fundamental protective components that shield the chassis and internal components from damage caused by impacts, rough terrain, and aggressive driving, making them one of the most practical upgrades you can add to your RC model.
ARRMA is renowned throughout the RC hobby community for manufacturing robust, high-performance RC vehicles that demand equally reliable spare parts and upgrades. This genuine ARRMA skid plate set ensures perfect fitment and compatibility with your Kraton 1/5, maintaining the vehicle's structural integrity whilst enhancing its durability during intense off-road sessions. For anyone serious about maximising their RC car's lifespan and minimising repair costs from chassis damage, investing in quality skid plates is a sensible decision that demonstrates genuine care for your equipment.
Available as a complete set from RC Model Shop, this chassis spare delivers authentic ARRMA engineering and manufacturing quality. Whether you're running your Kraton through muddy fields, over rocky terrain, or across challenging obstacle courses, skid plates form a critical protective barrier between your valuable RC chassis and the harsh environment it encounters during every session.
Key Features
- Perfect Fitment for ARRMA Kraton 1/5 — This skid plate set is specifically engineered by ARRMA to fit the Kraton 1/5 scale RC monster truck precisely, ensuring complete compatibility and secure mounting without modification or adaptation work required.
- Comprehensive Chassis Protection — The set provides protective coverage across vulnerable chassis areas, shielding the central frame rails, transmission components, and internal mechanisms from impact damage that commonly occurs during aggressive bashing and off-road driving.
- Genuine ARRMA Spare Part — As an authentic ARRMA component rather than an aftermarket alternative, this skid plate set matches the exact specifications and manufacturing standards of your Kraton, guaranteeing reliability and durability throughout extended RC sessions.
- Easy Installation — Skid plates are designed for straightforward bolt-on installation, meaning you can add this protection to your Kraton without requiring specialist tools, technical expertise, or professional fitting services.
- Enhanced Durability and Longevity — By absorbing impacts and protecting vulnerable chassis areas from ground contact and debris damage, these skid plates significantly extend the operational lifespan of your RC vehicle and reduce expensive repair costs from chassis damage.
- Improved Ground Clearance Protection — The skid plate design maintains optimal approach and departure angles whilst protecting critical underbody components, allowing you to tackle challenging terrain without compromising protection or performance.
Technical Performance
The ARRMA Skid Plate Set represents genuine engineering excellence in RC chassis protection. As a purpose-designed component for the Kraton 1/5 scale platform, these skid plates are manufactured to ARRMA's exacting standards using materials selected specifically for durability, impact resistance, and longevity in demanding off-road conditions. The 1/5 scale Kraton is a full-size high-performance RC monster truck that generates significant torque and power, creating intense chassis stresses during acceleration, deceleration, cornering, and impact events. The skid plate set is engineered to withstand these forces whilst protecting vulnerable areas including the chassis frame, differential housings, transmission components, and battery mounting points. The design accounts for the Kraton's suspension geometry, ground clearance requirements, and operational characteristics, ensuring that protection is delivered without restricting articulation, limiting suspension travel, or creating clearance issues during extreme driving conditions. Built to absorb punishment from rocky terrain, root impacts, and aggressive ground contact that occurs during weekend bashing sessions and competitive driving, this genuine ARRMA component ensures your Kraton 1/5 continues performing reliably regardless of the challenges you throw at it.
What's in the Box
- Complete ARRMA Kraton 1/5 Skid Plate Set
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will this skid plate set fit my ARRMA Kraton 1/5? — Yes, this skid plate set Z-ARA320479 is specifically designed and engineered by ARRMA for the Kraton 1/5 scale RC monster truck, guaranteeing perfect fitment and compatibility without modification or adaptation.
- Is a skid plate set necessary for my RC car? — Skid plates provide essential protection for your Kraton's chassis and internal components during off-road driving and rough terrain encounters. Whilst not mandatory, they significantly reduce damage from impacts and ground contact, lower long-term repair costs, and extend your vehicle's operational lifespan considerably. Most serious RC enthusiasts in the UK who regularly bash their vehicles consider skid plates a worthwhile protective upgrade.
- How difficult is installation of these skid plates? — Installation is straightforward and designed for RC enthusiasts of all experience levels. The skid plates bolt onto existing mounting points on your Kraton 1/5 chassis using standard fasteners, requiring only basic tools and no specialist knowledge or professional fitting services.
- What areas do these skid plates protect? — The set provides comprehensive underbody protection across vulnerable chassis areas including the transmission, differentials, and frame rails, shielding these critical components from impact damage and debris contact during aggressive driving and challenging terrain conditions.
- Are these genuine ARRMA parts? — Yes, this is an authentic ARRMA spare part manufactured to the same exacting standards and quality specifications as your Kraton 1/5 vehicle, ensuring complete reliability and longevity.
- Do skid plates affect my Kraton's performance? — Well-designed skid plates like this set maintain proper ground clearance and suspension geometry, so they protect your chassis without negatively impacting performance, handling, or off-road capability.
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 ARRMA Skid Plate Set Z-ARA320479 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.
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