- Brand: Axial
- Model Number: Z-AXI232046 / AXI232046
- Component Type: Hex Hub
- Hex Size: 12mm
- Material: Aluminium
- Finish: Hard Anodized
- Platform Compatibility: RBX10 Ryft 4WD Rock Bouncer Kit
- Platform Compatibility: RBX10 Ryft 4X4 Brushless Rock Bouncer RTR
- Optional Compatibility: AXP8 Gilamon 2.2 4X4 RTR Brushed Trail Buggy
- Classification: Replacement Parts
- Classification: Optional Parts
Overview
The AXIAL Aluminium Hex Hub, 12mm, Hard Anodized is a precision engineered replacement part designed specifically for the RBX10 rock bouncer platform. This component is essential for builders and enthusiasts who are upgrading their 1/10 scale RC rock crawlers with quality aftermarket parts. Whether you're maintaining your existing RBX10 Ryft or customising your RC car UK setup, this hex hub provides the durability and reliability needed for serious off-road performance. Hard anodized aluminium construction ensures maximum strength whilst keeping weight to a minimum, a critical consideration when optimising your RC crawler's handling characteristics.
Built to Axial's exacting standards, this 12mm hex hub is engineered to provide a secure connection between your drive shafts and wheel assemblies. The hard anodized finish not only gives the component a professional appearance but also provides superior protection against corrosion and wear from the demanding conditions that rock bouncer enthusiasts regularly encounter. Whether you're tackling rocky terrain, muddy trails, or challenging obstacle courses, this replacement part will maintain its integrity and performance characteristics over extended use. For RC hobbyists across the UK seeking quality components that deliver consistent performance, this hex hub represents a practical investment in your vehicle's longevity and reliability.
The RBX10 platform has earned recognition as a competitive and capable platform for rock bouncing, and Axial's OEM parts ensure that your machine continues to perform at its peak. This hex hub is compatible with multiple RBX10 variants, including the RBX10 Ryft 4WD Rock Bouncer Kit and the RBX10 Ryft 4X4 Brushless Rock Bouncer RTR models, making it an ideal spare part or upgrade component for serious enthusiasts who demand nothing but genuine manufacturer parts.
Key Features
- Hard Anodized Aluminium Construction — The component is manufactured from premium aluminium that has been hard anodized, a process that creates a protective oxide coating on the surface. This treatment significantly enhances durability and corrosion resistance, ensuring the hex hub maintains its performance and appearance even when exposed to water, mud, and harsh outdoor conditions typical of rock bouncing adventures.
- 12mm Hex Size — The precisely engineered 12mm hex interface provides a secure, reliable connection to your drive shafts and wheel hubs. This size specification ensures perfect fitment with RBX10 components and eliminates the wobble or slippage that can occur with poorly matched parts, directly translating to improved handling and more predictable vehicle behaviour on challenging terrain.
- OEM Axial Quality — As an official Axial component, this hex hub meets the manufacturer's exacting quality standards and engineering specifications. Using genuine OEM parts rather than aftermarket alternatives ensures compatibility, reliability and the performance characteristics your RBX10 was designed to deliver, providing peace of mind that you're installing a component engineered specifically for your vehicle.
- Lightweight Design — Aluminium's inherent strength-to-weight ratio means this hex hub contributes minimal additional mass to your drivetrain whilst maintaining exceptional structural integrity. Keeping rotational mass to a minimum is crucial for rock bouncers, as it directly affects acceleration, climb capability, and overall vehicle responsiveness during technical driving.
- RBX10 Platform Compatibility — This component is specifically engineered for the RBX10 Ryft platform, including both the 4WD Rock Bouncer Kit and the 4X4 Brushless Rock Bouncer RTR models. It also serves as an optional upgrade for the AXP8 Gilamon 2.2 4X4 RTR Brushed Trail Buggy, providing versatility across multiple Axial platforms for hobbyists with multiple vehicles.
Technical Performance
This aluminium hex hub represents the intersection of precision engineering and real-world durability. The hard anodizing process creates a surface finish that is both aesthetically refined and functionally superior, resisting the scratches, corrosion and wear that inevitably occur during regular RC car use. The 12mm hex size has been selected to match Axial's drivetrain specifications precisely, eliminating any tolerance issues that could lead to slippage under load. Rock bouncing places extraordinary demands on every drivetrain component, with sudden impacts, lateral forces and sustained climbing efforts all placing stress on the connection between your motor, transmission and wheels. This hex hub is engineered to handle those demands whilst maintaining its dimensional accuracy and fit characteristics throughout thousands of hours of use. The material selection and manufacturing process ensure that you're getting a component that will outlast many alternatives and provide reliable service across multiple seasons of active RC hobby use. Whether you're competing in organised RC events or simply enjoying weekend bashing sessions across UK terrain, this component will perform consistently and reliably.
What's in the Box
- 1x AXIAL Aluminium Hex Hub, 12mm, Hard Anodized (Z-AXI232046)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which RBX10 models is this hex hub compatible with? — This component is designed as a replacement part for the RBX10 Ryft 4WD Rock Bouncer Kit and the RBX10 Ryft 4X4 Brushless Rock Bouncer RTR. It also serves as an optional upgrade component for the AXP8 Gilamon 2.2 4X4 RTR Brushed Trail Buggy, providing versatility if you own multiple Axial platforms.
- What does hard anodized mean and why does it matter? — Hard anodizing is an electrochemical process that creates a protective oxide layer on the aluminium surface. This coating is significantly harder and more durable than standard anodizing, providing superior resistance to corrosion, scratches and wear. For RC cars that encounter mud, water and rough terrain, this treatment extends the component's lifespan and maintains its structural integrity far better than untreated aluminium.
- Is this a replacement part or a performance upgrade? — This hex hub functions primarily as a replacement part for worn or damaged originals on your RBX10 platform. However, since it's an OEM component engineered to Axial's exact specifications, installing a fresh unit can also serve as a maintenance upgrade that restores your vehicle's original precision and performance characteristics if your existing hex hub has accumulated wear.
- Will this hex hub work with my existing RBX10 setup? — Yes, provided your vehicle is an RBX10 Ryft model (either 4WD Rock Bouncer Kit or 4X4 Brushless Rock Bouncer RTR), this hub will install directly without modification. The 12mm hex size is the standard specification for these platforms, ensuring perfect fitment and secure engagement with your drive shafts and wheel hubs.
- Do I need any additional parts to install this hex hub? — The hex hub itself is a standalone component that connects to your existing drive shaft and wheel hub assembly. You'll need appropriate tools (typically a hex driver) to remove and install it, but no additional mechanical components are required for installation.
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 AXIAL Aluminium Hex Hub, 12mm, Hard Anodized: RBX10 Z-AXI232046 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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