Overview
The FTX Tracer Truggy Body & Decal in vibrant orange is an essential replacement or upgrade component for your 1/16 scale FTX Tracer Truggy RC truck. Whether you're looking to refresh your existing model with a new colour option, replace a damaged bodyshell, or simply want to give your RC truggy a striking new appearance, this pre-painted body delivers professional-quality finish and authentic styling. The orange colourway stands out on the track or trail, making your RC car UK enthusiasts' choice for visibility and visual impact. This genuine FTX spare part is manufactured to the same exacting standards as the original equipment, ensuring perfect fitment and durability for years of reliable RC driving enjoyment.
FTX is renowned throughout the RC hobby community for delivering quality off-road RC vehicles and genuine replacement parts that maintain the integrity and performance of their models. The Tracer range, particularly the Truggy variant, has earned respect from both casual weekend bashers and serious RC competitors for its robust engineering and responsive handling characteristics. By choosing genuine FTX spares like this truggy body, you're investing in parts engineered specifically for the Tracer platform, guaranteeing compatibility and longevity.
This replacement body set comes complete with a full decal sheet, allowing you to personalise your 1/16 scale RC truggy with authentic FTX graphics and branding. Whether you're refreshing your current model or building a second body configuration, this orange truggy shell offers outstanding value and immediate compatibility with all compatible FTX Tracer models listed in our documentation.
Key Features
- Pre-Painted Finish — The bodyshell arrives fully painted in a striking orange colour, eliminating the need for spray work and allowing you to get back on the track within minutes of fitting. This professional-grade finish is durable and resists fading during outdoor RC driving sessions.
- Complete Decal Sheet Included — Authentic FTX graphics and decals are supplied alongside the body, providing you with the option to apply full factory styling or create your own custom appearance. The decal sheet lets you maintain brand consistency or experiment with different liveries.
- Truggy-Specific Design — This body is engineered specifically for the FTX Tracer Truggy platform, featuring the wider stance, higher ground clearance geometry, and aerodynamic styling that defines the truggy class. The shape optimises weight distribution and downforce during high-speed running.
- Genuine FTX Manufacturing — As an official FTX spare part manufactured to original specifications, this body guarantees perfect panel alignment, mounting point accuracy, and structural integrity that matches your chassis perfectly.
- Impact-Resistant Material — The printed composite bodyshell material is engineered to withstand the rigours of off-road RC driving, offering excellent impact resistance whilst remaining lightweight to preserve handling characteristics and acceleration performance.
- Easy Installation — Simple mounting system allows quick body changes and removal, making this component ideal for maintaining multiple colour schemes or performing maintenance without complicated procedures.
Technical Performance
The FTX Tracer Truggy Body & Decal represents FTX's commitment to delivering components that maintain the performance envelope of the original Tracer vehicles. The pre-painted finish is applied using automotive-grade processes that ensure adhesion and durability across multiple running sessions, whether you're racing competitively on UK RC tracks or enjoying recreational off-road bashing. The printed composite material construction balances weight and strength, ensuring that swapping from the original body doesn't compromise the vehicle's dynamics or centre of gravity. The truggy body profile is engineered for the vehicle's suspension geometry and steering response, providing optimal aerodynamic flow and stability during high-speed runs. FTX has invested in achieving perfect fitment tolerances across mounting points, ensuring the body aligns flush with the chassis and maintaining the vehicle's overall aesthetic integrity. The decal sheet, when applied correctly, provides authentic factory branding whilst protecting the painted surface from minor scuffs and UV exposure during extended outdoor use.
What's in the Box
- FTX Tracer Truggy Body Shell - Orange (pre-painted)
- Complete Decal Sheet - FTX factory graphics and branding
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which FTX Tracer models is this orange truggy body compatible with? — This body is specifically designed for FTX Tracer Truggy variants. According to our compatibility documentation, this body fits the following models: FTX5577O (FTX Tracer 1/16 RTR Truggy - Orange), FTX5577O-Bundle (FTX Tracer 1/16 RTR Truggy - Orange - Bundle w/ Extra Battery), FTX5577R-Bundle (FTX Tracer 1/16 RTR Truggy - Red - Bundle w/ Extra Battery), FTX5577G (FTX Tracer 1/16 RTR Truggy - Green), FTX5577G-Bundle (FTX Tracer 1/16 RTR Truggy - Green - Bundle w/ Extra Battery), and FTX5577R (FTX Tracer 1/16 4WD Truggy Truck RTR Red). Always verify your specific model number before ordering to ensure perfect compatibility.
- Does this body come ready to fit, or do I need to prepare it? — The body arrives pre-painted and ready for installation. Simply remove it from packaging and fit it to your chassis using the existing mounting hardware. The decal sheet is included separately, allowing you to apply graphics at your preference or skip them entirely for a clean painted finish.
- Is this a genuine FTX spare part or an aftermarket body? — This is a genuine FTX spare part manufactured to original equipment standards. It's sourced directly from FTX and matches the factory specifications, ensuring perfect alignment with your Tracer chassis and maintaining warranty compliance.
- Can I use this body on other RC models, or is it exclusive to the Tracer Truggy? — This body is engineered specifically for FTX Tracer Truggy models and is designed to work exclusively with that platform. The mounting points, dimensions, and overall geometry are optimised for the Tracer Truggy chassis, and fitting it to other vehicles would result in poor alignment and potential damage to the body or chassis.
- How durable is the painted finish, and will it fade in sunlight? — The pre-painted finish is applied using automotive-grade processes designed to withstand outdoor RC driving conditions. Whilst exposure to intense UV radiation over extended periods may eventually fade colours, the finish is significantly more durable than typical hobby-grade paint jobs. Applying the included decal sheet provides additional protection to the painted surface against minor abrasion and UV exposure.
- What makes the truggy body different from the truck body options available? — The truggy body features a wider stance, higher ground clearance profile, and different aerodynamic shaping compared to the truck body variants. Truggy bodies are engineered for the high-speed off-road racing discipline, offering enhanced stability and reduced drag compared to the more compact truck profile. FTX offers both truck (available in blue and yellow) and truggy (available in orange and green) body options to suit different driving styles and preferences.
- Do I need any special tools to fit this body to my chassis? — No special tools are required. Standard RC model assembly tools such as a screwdriver and potentially a small adjustable wrench are typically sufficient for body installation. The mounting system is straightforward and designed for quick changes, making body swaps simple even for RC enthusiasts new to maintenance.
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. 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 TRACER TRUGGY BODY & DECAL - ORANGE FTX9769 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Brand: FTX
- Model Number: FTX9769
- EAN: 5056135730881
- Product Type: Truggy Body Shell
- Scale: 1/16
- Colour: Orange
- Class: Truggy & Stadium
- Body Material: Printed composite
- Bodyshell Finish: Pre-Painted
- Decal Sheet: Included
- Compatible Models: FTX5577O, FTX5577O-Bundle, FTX5577R-Bundle, FTX5577G, FTX5577G-Bundle, FTX5577R, FTX5576O, FTX5576O-Bundle, FTX5576R-Bundle, FTX5576B, FTX5576B-Bundle, FTX5576R
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