Overview
The Fastrax M4 Aluminium Flanged Locknuts in Gold are essential fastening components designed for RC enthusiasts who demand reliable hardware on their radio-controlled vehicles. Whether you're building a competition-grade RC car UK setup, maintaining a weekend basher, or upgrading your existing RC model, these locknuts provide the secure fastening you need to keep your vehicle running smoothly. Fastrax has established itself as a trusted name in RC spare parts, and these M4 locknuts represent the quality engineering that RC modellers across the UK have come to expect from the brand.
These aluminium flanged locknuts are manufactured to tight tolerances, ensuring consistent performance across multiple RC platforms and build configurations. The gold colour finish not only provides a distinctive aesthetic appearance but also helps you easily identify these fasteners during assembly and maintenance work. Available in convenient four-piece packs, these locknuts are sized to fit a wide range of popular RC models including the FTX Apache 2.0, FTX Banzai, FTX Bugsta, FTX Carnage, and FTX Vantage 2.0, making them an excellent choice for both original equipment replacement and performance upgrades.
For anyone serious about maintaining their ready to run RC vehicles or building custom configurations, having quality spare fasteners like these M4 aluminium flanged locknuts is non-negotiable. These components prevent vibration loosening and provide reliable clamping force in demanding driving conditions, whether you're running on tarmac or off-road terrain.
Key Features
- M4 Thread Size — Specifically engineered to fit M4 mounting points found on numerous popular RC vehicles, ensuring proper fitment and secure assembly without cross-threading or damage to threaded holes.
- Aluminium Construction — Manufactured from aluminium material, these locknuts offer an excellent balance between weight savings and structural integrity, helping to keep your RC model lightweight whilst maintaining robust fastening performance.
- Flanged Design — The flanged profile provides a larger bearing surface compared to standard locknuts, distributing clamping force more effectively and reducing the risk of fasteners pulling through soft materials or damaging component surfaces.
- Locking Function — These are locking locknuts designed to resist vibration-induced loosening, a critical feature for RC vehicles that experience constant impacts, acceleration, and directional changes during operation.
- Gold Colour Finish — The distinctive gold anodised finish makes these fasteners immediately recognisable during assembly, maintenance, and parts inventory, whilst also providing a layer of corrosion protection.
- Four-Piece Pack — Each pack contains four locknuts, providing enough fasteners for multiple suspension pickup points, motor mount locations, or other critical M4 fastening requirements on your RC model.
- Compatible with Multiple FTX Models — Engineered to work seamlessly with the FTX range of RC vehicles including Apache 2.0, Banzai, Bugsta, Carnage, and Vantage platforms, offering genuine OEM-quality replacements.
Technical Performance
The Fastrax M4 Aluminium Flanged Locknuts represent quality engineering specifically tailored for the demands of RC motorsport and recreational driving. Manufactured from aluminium, these fasteners provide exceptional corrosion resistance whilst maintaining the lightweight characteristics essential for high-performance RC vehicles. The flanged design creates a significantly larger contact surface than conventional locknuts, which means clamping loads are distributed more evenly across component mounting surfaces, reducing the risk of material deformation or fastener pull-through. The locking mechanism incorporated into these nuts utilises deformation or nylon insert technology to create friction that resists rotational movement, ensuring fasteners remain tight even under the vibration and shock loads experienced during aggressive driving, cornering, and jumping. The M4 thread specification is precisely machined to ensure compatibility with standard metric M4 studs and bolts found throughout the FTX vehicle range and other RC platforms. The gold anodised finish provides both aesthetic appeal and functional corrosion protection, making these fasteners suitable for both indoor carpet racing environments and outdoor off-road conditions. With four nuts per pack, you have sufficient fasteners for comprehensive suspension upgrades or complete drivetrain assembly projects on your ready to run RC car.
What's in the Box
- 4x Fastrax M4 Aluminium Flanged Locknuts in Gold finish
Frequently Asked Questions
- What M4 locknuts are compatible with FTX RC vehicles? — The Fastrax M4 Aluminium Flanged Locknuts (Gold) are specifically listed as compatible with FTX Apache 2.0, FTX Banzai, FTX Bugsta, FTX Carnage 2.0, FTX Carnage NT, FTX Vantage 2.0, and the FTX touring and drift car roller chassis, making them an ideal choice for FTX owners needing genuine replacement fasteners.
- Why should I use flanged locknuts instead of standard nuts? — Flanged locknuts provide a larger bearing surface that distributes clamping force more evenly across component mounting points, reducing the risk of damage to softer materials and improving clamping reliability in high-vibration environments typical of RC vehicles.
- Are these locknuts suitable for outdoor RC car use? — Yes, the aluminium construction with gold anodised finish provides excellent corrosion resistance, making these fasteners suitable for both indoor carpet racing and outdoor off-road driving in various weather conditions.
- How many locknuts do I get per pack? — Each pack contains four M4 aluminium flanged locknuts, providing sufficient fasteners for multiple mounting points or complete suspension assembly on your RC model.
- What is the difference between these and standard M4 nuts? — These Fastrax locknuts feature three key advantages: firstly, they incorporate a locking mechanism that resists vibration-induced loosening; secondly, the flanged design distributes clamping loads more effectively; and thirdly, the aluminium material provides weight savings whilst maintaining strength.
- Will these fit my RC car from another manufacturer? — If your RC vehicle uses standard M4 fastening points, these locknuts will fit. However, compatibility is specifically confirmed for FTX vehicles. Measure your fastener thread size before ordering to ensure proper fitment on other RC car models.
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 (Gold) FTM4GF 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.
- Thread Size: M4
- Nut Type: Locking Flanged Locknuts
- Material: Aluminium
- Colour: Gold
- Flanged: Yes
- Pack Contents: 4 pieces
- Manufacturer: Fastrax
- Part Number: FTM4GF
- EAN: 5055323909689
- Compatible Vehicles: FTX Apache 2.0 1/10 Brushless Trophy Truck RTR, FTX Banzai 1/10 4WD RTR Drift Car, FTX Touring/Drift Car Roller Chassis, FTX Bugsta 4WD 1/10 Off-Road Buggy RTR, FTX Carnage 2.0 1/10 Brushed Truck 4WD RTR, FTX Carnage NT 1/10 RTR 4WD Nitro Truck, FTX Vantage 2.0 Brushed Buggy 1/10 4WD RTR
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