Overview
The Fastrax M4 Aluminium Flanged Locknuts in striking blue are essential upgrade parts for RC enthusiasts looking to enhance both the performance and appearance of their vehicles. Whether you're running a brushless RC buggy, an electric RC truck, or any scale model that uses M4 fasteners, these premium locking nuts provide the reliability and style that serious RC hobbyists demand. Available in various colours, the blue variant is particularly popular amongst UK RC car owners who want their setups to stand out on the track or at the bash spot.
These flanged locknuts are specifically engineered to prevent fasteners from loosening during intense off-road action, making them an indispensable upgrade for any RC model enthusiast. The flanged design distributes pressure more evenly than standard nuts, reducing the risk of damage to delicate wheel rims and ensuring a secure, professional-looking finish. If you're building a high-performance RC drift car, off-road buggy, or trophy truck, upgrading to quality hardware like these Fastrax locknuts is a smart investment that will keep your vehicle running safely lap after lap.
Trusted by RC racing competitors and weekend bashers alike across the UK, Fastrax M4 Aluminium Flanged Locknuts are a proven choice for anyone serious about their RC hobby. The pack contains four locknuts, providing enough parts for a complete set of wheels on most RC vehicles or spare upgrades for your spares box.
Key Features
- M4 Size with Flanged Design — The flanged construction features a wider bearing surface that protects wheel rims and distributes clamping force more evenly than conventional nuts, preventing cosmetic damage and ensuring wheels stay perfectly aligned during aggressive driving.
- Locking Nut Technology — These are genuine locking nuts that resist vibration-induced loosening, which is critical when you're pushing your RC buggy or truck hard across challenging terrain or high-speed drift courses where normal fasteners would work themselves loose.
- Aluminium Construction — Lightweight aluminium material reduces unsprung weight on your RC model, contributing to better handling characteristics and improved suspension response, whilst maintaining exceptional strength and durability for competitive use.
- Eye-Catching Blue Colour — The vibrant blue finish matches perfectly with blue RC truck bodywork, blue RC buggy shells, and blue-themed custom builds, giving your model a polished, professional appearance that looks as good as it performs.
- Pack of Four — Each pack contains exactly four locknuts, providing a complete set for all four wheels of your RC vehicle, or allowing you to keep spares on hand for maintenance and repairs.
- Universal RC Compatibility — Designed to work with a wide range of RC platforms including FTX Apache 2.0 RC trucks, FTX Banzai drift cars, FTX Bugsta RC buggies, FTX Carnage models, FTX Crossbow RC truggy trucks, FTX Vantage RC buggies, and FTX Zorro trophy trucks, plus many other brands using M4 fastener systems.
Technical Performance
These M4 Fastrax Aluminium Flanged Locknuts represent a significant upgrade over standard hardware found in ready-to-run RC vehicles. The combination of aluminium construction with a flanged locking design creates a fastening system that performs under the demanding conditions faced by modern RC models. The flanged design is particularly important for protecting expensive wheels and rims from the pressure marks and damage that can be caused by conventional hex nuts, ensuring your investment in quality wheel sets remains protected. Users consistently report that these locknuts are easier to fit than serrated washers and standard nuts, whilst providing superior performance and a more refined appearance. The locking mechanism ensures fasteners remain secure during acceleration, braking, and cornering forces experienced during both casual bashing sessions and competitive RC racing. Available in multiple colours including this striking blue option, these nuts allow you to customise your RC buggy, truck, or drift car to match your chosen colour scheme, creating a fully coordinated and professional-looking setup. The M4 sizing makes these compatible with a vast range of RC platforms from various manufacturers, making them a universal solution for upgrading your RC car UK collection.
What's in the Box
- 4x M4 Aluminium Flanged Locknuts (Blue)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are these Fastrax M4 locknuts compatible with my FTX RC truck? — Yes, Fastrax M4 Aluminium Flanged Locknuts are specifically compatible with numerous FTX models including the Apache 2.0 Trophy Truck (both red and blue variants), Banzai drift car, Bugsta buggy, Carnage 2.0 trucks (brushed and brushless), Carnage NT nitro truck, Crossbow brushless truggy, Vantage 2.0 buggy, and Zorro Trophy Truck. If you own an FTX RC vehicle, these are an excellent upgrade choice.
- What makes flanged locknuts better than standard nuts for RC cars? — Flanged locknuts feature a wider base that distributes clamping pressure more evenly across a larger surface area. This wider bearing surface protects your wheel rims from the indentation marks and cosmetic damage that standard hex nuts can cause. Additionally, the locking mechanism prevents vibration from loosening fasteners during driving, which is essential for maintaining vehicle safety and performance during intense RC bashing or racing sessions.
- Can I use these on any RC model, or are they specific to certain brands? — These M4 locknuts are universal fasteners compatible with any RC vehicle, RC buggy, RC truck, or RC drift car that uses M4 threaded studs or axles. Whether you're running Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, or other RC brands, if your model accepts M4 fasteners, these Fastrax locknuts will work perfectly.
- How many do I need for my RC vehicle? — A standard four-wheel RC model requires four locknuts for the wheel studs (one per wheel). This pack contains exactly four, providing a complete set. If you want spares or are upgrading multiple vehicles, consider ordering additional packs.
- Are these suitable for competitive RC racing as well as casual bashing? — Absolutely. These locking nuts are trusted by both weekend RC enthusiasts and serious competition racers. The secure locking mechanism is particularly important during racing where fasteners face continuous vibration and high lateral forces during cornering, acceleration, and braking.
- What is the difference between these and the serrated washers and nuts that came with my RC truck? — The flanged design on these Fastrax locknuts provides a much larger bearing surface than traditional serrated washers and standard nuts. This protects your wheel rims from damage and provides better weight distribution. The locking mechanism also provides superior vibration resistance compared to serrated washers, which can gradually work loose over time. Users report that these nuts are gentler on wheels whilst providing superior security.
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 Fastrax M4 Aluminium Flanged Locknuts (Blue) FTM4BF 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.
- Brand: Fastrax
- Model Number: FTM4BF
- EAN: 5055323909665
- Size: M4
- Colour: Blue
- Type: Aluminium Flanged Locknuts
- Nut Type: Locking
- Flanged: Yes
- Pack Contents: 4 nuts
- Compatible Models: FTX Apache 2.0 1/10 Brushless Trophy Truck RTR (Red and Blue), FTX Banzai 1/10 Scale 4WD RTR Electric Drift Car, FTX Touring/Drift Car Roller Chassis, FTX Bugsta 4WD Brushed 1/10 Off-Road Buggy RTR, FTX Carnage 2.0 1/10 Brushed 4WD Truck RTR (Red and Blue), FTX Carnage 2.0 Brushless RTR Monster Truck, FTX Carnage NT 1/10 RTR 4WD Nitro Truck, FTX Crossbow 1/10 Brushless Truggy Truck RTR (Green and Blue), Maverick Strada DT 1/10 RTR Electric Desert Truck, FTX Vantage 2.0 Brushed Buggy 1/10 4WD RTR, FTX Zorro Trophy Truck Brushless RTR (Orange)
We want to make sure your delivery goes smoothly, so here are some important details about our service:
- For orders above £120, we offer delivery to most mainland UK addresses. For orders under £120, we can still deliver to Northern Ireland and the outlying isles, as long as the item can be sent by Royal Mail, weighs less than 30kg, and fits within 61cm × 46cm × 46cm. Some highland and remote areas may carry an extra delivery charge as couriers often apply surcharges in these locations. If you live in one of these areas, feel free to contact us before ordering so we can confirm the delivery options and costs for you.
- Most of our products include delivery in the price. If your order is under £90, a small delivery fee will apply but do not worry this will always be clearly shown at checkout before you complete your purchase.
- Depending on what you choose at checkout, your order will usually be delivered either the next working day or within 2 working days. For next day delivery please place your order before 2:00pm. Orders are dispatched Monday to Friday only. Some items may take a little longer and if that is the case we will always show the expected delivery time on the product page.
- If your order includes items with different dispatch times we will normally wait and send everything together once all items are in stock. If one of the items is going to take a while we will give you the choice either wait for everything to arrive or let us send the available items now and deliver the rest later. It is up to you.
- We use trusted delivery partners to make sure your order gets to you safely and on time. We use DPD for next working day deliveries and Royal Mail for the 2 day option.
- As soon as your order is on its way we will send you a tracking number by email. If you provide your mobile number at checkout we will also send delivery updates straight to your phone so you can keep an eye on progress.
- If a product is marked as "Dispatched within 3 working days" delivery usually takes around 3 to 5 working days from when your order is placed.
- For customers in Inverness and other parts of the Scottish Highlands deliveries can take up to 2 working days even if you select next day delivery as couriers do not currently offer a guaranteed next day service to those areas.