FTX Banzai Rear Lower Suspension Arms Aluminium 1/10 Scale Pair FTX6493

Overview

The FTX Banzai Rear Lower Suspension Arms Aluminium (2) FTX6493 are premium suspension upgrade components designed specifically for the FTX Banzai 1/10th scale 4WD drift car. Whether you're a dedicated RC enthusiast looking to enhance your drift car's handling characteristics or a weekend basher seeking improved durability, these rear lower suspension arms deliver the performance and reliability that serious RC car enthusiasts demand. Crafted from quality aluminium material, these suspension arms represent a significant upgrade path for your FTX Banzai, allowing you to fine-tune your drift car's suspension geometry and responsiveness on both street and track surfaces.

If you own an FTX Banzai 1/10 brushed electric RC drift car, you'll appreciate that suspension components are critical to maintaining optimal performance as your vehicle ages or as you push it harder during competitive drift sessions. These rear lower suspension arms are engineered to withstand the stresses of aggressive cornering, high-speed drifting, and the occasional bash typical of the RC car hobby in the UK. The two-piece package ensures you have everything needed for a complete rear suspension upgrade, making this an essential part for anyone serious about maximising their Banzai's potential. RC car enthusiasts across the UK rely on quality hop-up parts like these to maintain that competitive edge and achieve the handling balance their drift setup demands.

As an authorised FTX retailer, RC Model Shop stocks genuine OEM FTX components that meet the manufacturer's exacting standards. This product is held in stock and ready for immediate dispatch, allowing you to upgrade your drift car without delay. Whether you're preparing for a competitive drift event or simply want to refresh your chassis with quality components, these aluminium suspension arms represent excellent value for money and a worthwhile investment in your RC experience.

Key Features

• Genuine FTX OEM Components — These arms are original equipment manufacturer parts specifically engineered by FTX for the Banzai platform, ensuring perfect fitment and compatibility with your 1/10 scale drift car without modification or adjustment issues.
• Premium Aluminium Construction — The arms are manufactured from quality aluminium alloy material, which provides an excellent balance between strength, weight and durability, allowing you to push your Banzai harder without worrying about component failure during intense drift sessions.
• Precision Engineering for Drift Performance — Designed with the specific geometry required for Banzai drift cars, these lower suspension arms directly influence your car's handling characteristics, body roll, and cornering response, making them critical for achieving that perfect drift angle and smooth power slides.
• Two-Piece Set — The package includes both required rear lower suspension arms, giving you a complete solution for your rear suspension without needing to source components separately.
• Direct Compatibility with Banzai RTR Models — These arms are engineered to fit FTX Banzai 1/10th scale 4WD RTR models in all colour variants including red and green versions, as well as the roller chassis option, making them a straightforward bolt-on upgrade.
• Durable and Reliable — With proper maintenance and reasonable use, these aluminium suspension arms will provide long-term reliability, maintaining their geometry and performance characteristics through countless drift sessions and casual basher runs.
• Hop-Up Performance Path — As part of FTX's comprehensive range of Banzai hop-up options, these suspension arms fit perfectly into a broader upgrade strategy, allowing you to progressively improve your car's performance and handling without compatibility concerns.

Technical Performance

The FTX Banzai Rear Lower Suspension Arms represent a critical component in the vehicle's suspension architecture, directly affecting how the chassis responds during acceleration, braking and cornering. In a 1/10 scale 4WD brushed electric drift car like the Banzai, suspension geometry is paramount to achieving smooth, predictable handling and the precise body roll characteristics that make drift driving so rewarding. The aluminium construction chosen for these arms offers superior rigidity compared to plastic alternatives, reducing flex during aggressive manoeuvres and maintaining consistent suspension geometry even when the car is pushed to its limits. This means your Banzai will maintain more predictable handling characteristics lap after lap, allowing you to build muscle memory and refine your driving technique with confidence. The precision engineering ensures that these arms integrate seamlessly with the rest of the Banzai's suspension package, working in harmony with the front lower arms, upper arms, shocks and anti-roll bar system to deliver the balanced, responsive handling that makes this platform so popular in the UK RC drift community. Whether you're running on carpet tracks, tarmac courses or outdoor surfaces, these suspension arms will maintain their performance characteristics and provide the durability needed for extended driving sessions without degradation in handling quality.

What's in the Box

• FTX Banzai Rear Lower Suspension Arms (Pair) — Two aluminium lower suspension arms for the rear of your FTX Banzai 1/10 scale 4WD drift car

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which FTX Banzai models are these rear lower suspension arms compatible with? — These arms are designed for the FTX Banzai 1/10th scale 4WD RTR models, with confirmed compatibility for the FTX5529 Banzai red edition, the FTX5529G Banzai green edition, and the FTX5536 touring and drift car roller chassis option. If you own any variant of the FTX Banzai 1/10 platform, these parts will fit your car without modification.
• Are these aluminium suspension arms better than the stock plastic arms? — Yes, the aluminium construction provides several advantages over plastic components including greater rigidity, reduced flex during cornering, more consistent suspension geometry maintenance, improved durability under stress, and ultimately more predictable and responsive handling characteristics. For serious drift enthusiasts and regular bashers, the upgrade is absolutely worthwhile and represents good value for the improvement in performance and longevity.
• Will these suspension arms improve my Banzai's handling? — These suspension arms directly influence your car's suspension geometry and cornering characteristics. When combined with a well-tuned overall suspension setup, upgrading to quality aluminium lower arms can noticeably improve handling precision, reduce unwanted body roll, and provide more responsive steering feedback, especially noticeable during high-speed cornering and drift manoeuvres. The exact improvement will depend on your current setup and driving style.
• How difficult is it to install these suspension arms on my FTX Banzai? — Installation is straightforward for anyone with basic RC car maintenance experience. The arms simply bolt to the chassis and suspension hubs using the existing mounting points, requiring only standard hex drivers or Allen keys. Full installation should take less than 15 minutes once you've familiarised yourself with the Banzai's chassis layout. If you're new to RC car maintenance, we recommend consulting the Banzai manual or watching installation guides online.
• Do I need any additional parts to use these suspension arms? — No, these are direct replacements for your existing rear lower suspension arms and require no additional components. Simply remove your old arms and install the new aluminium units in their place. You will need basic tools including hex drivers or Allen keys, which are standard items in any RC enthusiast's toolkit.
• Will these parts help my drift car perform better in competition? — Yes, quality suspension components are fundamental to competitive performance in RC drift. These aluminium arms help maintain optimal suspension geometry, reduce unwanted chassis flex, and provide the handling consistency needed for smooth, controlled drifts. Combined with good driving technique and a well-balanced overall setup, these arms can definitely contribute to improved lap times and more consistent performance across multiple runs.
• Are these genuine FTX parts? — Yes, these are genuine original equipment manufacturer parts supplied directly by FTX and stocked by authorised retailers including RC Model Shop. You can be confident you're receiving authentic components engineered and quality-controlled to FTX's exacting standards, not counterfeit or inferior alternatives that may not fit properly or perform reliably.

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 Banzai Rear Lower Suspension Arms Aluminium (2) FTX6493 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.