- Brand: DURATRAX
- Model Number: Z-DTXC2617
- EAN: 753600226171
- Product Type: Nylon Body Post
- Colour: Black
- Length: 3.5 inches (89mm)
- Material: Nylon
- Quantity: 2 pieces
- Compatibility: Standard RC buggy, truck and stadium racing vehicles with 3.5 inch body post dimension
Overview
The DURATRAX Nylon Body Post Black 3.5" (89mm) is an essential replacement component for RC enthusiasts maintaining and upgrading their radio-controlled vehicles. Whether you're a seasoned RC car UK competitor or a weekend basher, body posts are critical structural elements that connect your RC model's body shell to the chassis, ensuring proper fitment and stability during operation. These nylon body posts from DURATRAX offer a reliable, cost-effective solution for anyone needing replacement parts for their RC collection.
Body posts are fundamental to any RC car setup, providing the vertical support that holds your vehicle's body at the correct height and angle relative to the chassis. Over time, through regular use, crashes, and aggressive driving, body posts can wear, crack, or break—especially when you're pushing your RC car to its limits. The DURATRAX Nylon Body Post ensures your RC model maintains proper body clearance and alignment, which is crucial for optimal performance, handling characteristics, and overall durability. With the right body posts installed, your RC vehicle will sit correctly on the track or terrain, allowing suspension and drivetrain components to function as designed.
This pack contains two nylon body posts in black, measuring 3.5 inches (89mm) in length. The nylon construction provides excellent durability whilst remaining lightweight, making these posts suitable for a wide range of RC vehicles including buggies, trucks, and stadium racing machines. Whether you need to replace worn-out posts, maintain spares for competition, or build a new ready to run RC car from a kit, the DURATRAX Nylon Body Post Black 3.5" is a practical choice for any RC enthusiast in the UK.
Key Features
- Nylon Construction — The nylon material used in these body posts provides an excellent balance of strength and weight, offering durability for regular use whilst keeping your overall RC vehicle weight to a minimum, which positively impacts acceleration, handling and battery runtime.
- 3.5 Inch (89mm) Length — The 89mm length is a popular standard dimension that fits a variety of RC car models, making these body posts compatible with many vehicles in your existing collection or future builds.
- Black Colour — The black finish provides a sleek, professional appearance and integrates seamlessly with most RC vehicle designs and colour schemes.
- Pack of Two — This pack includes two body posts, which is the standard requirement for most RC cars that need one post on each side of the chassis, or provides you with a spare set for backup or maintenance.
- DURATRAX Brand Quality — DURATRAX is a recognised manufacturer in the RC hobby, known for producing reliable replacement parts and components that meet the expectations of RC enthusiasts across the UK and worldwide.
Technical Performance
Body posts are engineered components that must withstand significant vertical and lateral forces during RC vehicle operation. The nylon material selected for these DURATRAX posts offers exceptional performance characteristics—nylon provides rigidity to maintain proper body-to-chassis spacing whilst remaining flexible enough to absorb minor impacts and vibrations that occur during normal driving and competition use. The 3.5-inch (89mm) dimension is a widely-used standard in the RC hobby, reflecting years of development and refinement to achieve the optimal balance between clearance and stability. These posts maintain consistent performance across a range of driving conditions, from smooth indoor tracks to rough outdoor terrain, and are designed to resist cracking and splitting that can occur with inferior materials. The black nylon finish is engineered to resist fading and degradation from UV exposure, ensuring long-term reliability whether your RC car spends its time in bright sunlight or controlled indoor environments. For competitive RC enthusiasts and casual weekend bashers alike, these body posts provide the structural integrity needed to keep your vehicle's body positioned correctly, which is essential for proper weight distribution, handling balance, and maximising the lifespan of other chassis components.
What's in the Box
- 2x DURATRAX Nylon Body Post Black 3.5" (89mm)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are body posts and why do I need them on my RC car? — Body posts are vertical support structures that connect your RC vehicle's body shell to the chassis frame. They maintain the correct spacing and alignment between the body and chassis, which is essential for proper handling, weight distribution, and overall vehicle performance. Without properly functioning body posts, your RC car's body may sit too low or high, affecting aerodynamics, suspension geometry, and driving characteristics.
- How do I know if my body posts need replacing? — You should inspect your body posts regularly, especially if you bash your RC car frequently or compete in races. Signs of wear include visible cracks, splitting, bending, or shortening of the posts. If your vehicle's body sits unevenly or rocks excessively, it may indicate damaged or worn body posts that need replacement.
- Are these body posts compatible with my RC car? — The 3.5-inch (89mm) length is a standard dimension used across many RC buggy, truck, and stadium racing vehicle models. However, compatibility depends on your specific vehicle model. Check your RC car's documentation or manufacturer specifications to confirm the correct body post length for your particular model before ordering.
- Can I use plastic body posts instead of other materials? — Nylon body posts like the DURATRAX model offer an excellent combination of strength, weight, and cost-effectiveness. Nylon provides superior durability compared to some materials whilst remaining lightweight, making it an ideal choice for most RC enthusiasts. The material resists cracking and splitting better than brittle alternatives, particularly important for competition use and aggressive driving.
- How long do body posts typically last? — The lifespan of body posts depends on driving intensity, terrain conditions, and crash frequency. Casual weekend drivers may use the same body posts for months or years, whilst competitive racers or aggressive bashers may need to replace them more frequently. It's wise to keep spare body posts on hand, which is why this two-pack is particularly valuable for your RC hobby.
- Do these come pre-assembled or do I need to install them? — These are individual body posts ready for installation. You'll need to fit them to your RC vehicle's body shell and chassis following your specific model's assembly instructions. Installation typically involves securing the posts through corresponding holes in the body and chassis using appropriate fasteners.
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 DURATRAX Nylon Body Post Black 3.5" (89mm) (2) Z-DTXC2617 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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