Overview
The FTX Tracer Aluminium Front Steering Hub Carriers (pr) FTX9799 are essential upgrade components designed for owners of FTX Tracer 1/16 scale RC monster trucks and truggies. These precision-engineered aluminium hub carriers represent a significant step up from standard plastic components, offering enhanced durability and improved steering response that serious RC enthusiasts and casual hobbyists alike will appreciate. Whether you're running the FTX Tracer in standard or brushless configuration, these front steering hub carriers deliver the kind of reliability and performance enhancement that can transform your RC experience.
If you're searching for RC car upgrades UK or looking to improve your 1/16 scale RC monster truck's handling characteristics, these aluminium carriers are precisely what you need. The FTX Tracer platform has established itself as an excellent entry point into the world of serious RC driving, and upgrading to aluminium steering components is one of the most impactful modifications you can make. Unlike plastic alternatives that can flex and wear, aluminium construction provides the rigidity needed for consistent steering geometry, which translates directly to better cornering performance and more predictable handling on any terrain.
Supplied as a pair, these front steering hub carriers give you everything needed to upgrade both sides of your truck's front axle assembly. For RC enthusiasts in the UK looking to extract maximum performance from their FTX Tracer without breaking the bank, these hop-up components represent outstanding value and genuine performance improvement. Installation is straightforward for anyone with basic RC knowledge, making this an accessible upgrade even for those newer to the hobby.
Key Features
- Premium Aluminium Construction — These hub carriers are manufactured from high-quality aluminium rather than plastic, which provides superior strength-to-weight ratio and eliminates the flex and deflection that plastic components suffer under load, ensuring your steering geometry remains consistent lap after lap.
- Direct FTX Tracer Compatibility — Engineered specifically for FTX Tracer 1/16 scale platform, whether you're running the standard brushed or the more powerful brushless variants, these carriers bolt straight in without modification or compatibility issues.
- Supplied as a Complete Pair — You receive both left and right front steering hub carriers in a single purchase, allowing you to upgrade the entire front axle assembly in one go rather than purchasing separately.
- Enhanced Steering Response — The rigid aluminium construction minimises deflection during aggressive cornering, providing more responsive and predictable steering input that gives you greater control over your RC truck.
- Durability for Off-Road Performance — Aluminium's resistance to impact and fatigue makes these carriers ideal for serious off-road bashing, racing, or technical crawling without the worry of stress fractures developing in plastic alternatives.
- Improved Suspension Geometry — The precision manufacturing ensures that camber and caster angles remain true throughout aggressive driving, maintaining optimal tyre contact and traction in all conditions.
Technical Performance
These FTX Tracer Aluminium Front Steering Hub Carriers represent a precision engineering upgrade designed to elevate the performance characteristics of your 1/16 scale RC truck. Manufactured from aircraft-grade aluminium, these components deliver a perfect balance between lightweight construction and structural rigidity that simply cannot be matched by plastic alternatives. The material choice is critical because during aggressive cornering, acceleration, and off-road bashing, plastic hub carriers flex under load, which causes your suspension geometry to shift constantly, leading to unpredictable handling and uneven tyre wear. Aluminium eliminates this problem entirely. The manufacturing tolerances are tight and consistent, ensuring that when installed, your steering geometry is locked in and remains stable through the most demanding driving conditions. Whether you're piloting your FTX Tracer through a competitive race track environment, battling technical rock crawl obstacles, or simply enjoying weekend bashing in the park, these hub carriers contribute significantly to overall vehicle stability and handling precision. The specific design incorporates optimised mounting points that integrate seamlessly with the existing FTX Tracer suspension components, and the straightforward installation process means you can upgrade your truck without requiring specialist tools or expertise.
What's in the Box
- 1 pair (2 pieces) of FTX Tracer Aluminium Front Steering Hub Carriers
- Pre-assembled and ready for installation
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which FTX Tracer models are these hub carriers compatible with? — These aluminium front steering hub carriers are designed specifically for the FTX Tracer 1/16 scale range, including all variants such as the FTX Tracer 1/16 RTR Monster Truck in Orange, Red, Blue, and Yellow finishes, as well as the FTX Tracer Brushless 1/16th 4WD Monster Truck RTR models and the FTX Tracer 1/16 RTR Truggy range in all available colours. They're also compatible with the equivalent BlackZon Slyder platform vehicles including the Slyder MT 1/16th 4WD Monster Truck and Slyder ST 1/16th 4WD Stadium Truck in all colour options.
- What's the difference between aluminium and plastic hub carriers? — Plastic hub carriers, whilst lighter, will flex and deflect under cornering loads, which means your suspension geometry shifts constantly and causes inconsistent handling and uneven tyre wear. Aluminium carriers maintain rigid geometry throughout aggressive driving, delivering more consistent steering response, better traction, and improved durability. For a 1/16 scale RC truck that you plan to drive regularly, the performance improvement is noticeable and immediate.
- Are these suitable for beginners? — Whilst these are an upgrade component rather than a complete vehicle, they're perfectly suitable for beginners who already own an FTX Tracer and want to improve its performance. Installation doesn't require specialist knowledge or tools, and the upgrade is literally a case of unbolting the old carriers and bolting the new aluminium ones in place.
- Do I need any special tools to install these? — Standard RC hobby tools such as hex keys and screwdrivers should cover everything needed for installation. The FTX Tracer platform is famously user-serviceable, and these carriers follow the same straightforward bolt-on design philosophy.
- Will upgrading to these carriers improve my lap times or performance? — Yes, noticeably so. The improved steering response and consistent geometry provide better handling precision, which translates to faster, more controlled cornering and more predictable braking. Many RC drivers report improved lap times immediately after upgrading to aluminium components.
- Are these carriers available as a pair or individually? — These are supplied as a pair (left and right) in a single purchase, which is the proper way to upgrade as it ensures both front corners of your truck have identical characteristics for balanced handling.
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 Tracer Aluminium Front Steering Hub Carriers (pr) FTX9799 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: FTX
- Model Number: FTX9799
- EAN Code: 5056135762967
- Product Type: Aluminium Front Steering Hub Carriers
- Scale: 1/16th
- Quantity: Pair (2 pieces)
- Material: Aluminium
- Component Type: Chassis - Front Hub Carriers
- Compatible Vehicles: FTX Tracer 1/16 RTR Monster Truck (Orange, Red, Blue, Yellow), FTX Tracer Brushless 1/16th 4WD Monster Truck RTR (Blue, Red, Yellow), FTX Tracer 1/16 RTR Truggy (Green, Red, Orange), BlackZon Slyder MT 1/16th 4WD Monster Truck (Gold, Red, Green, Blue, Orange, Yellow), BlackZon Slyder ST 1/16th 4WD Stadium Truck (Green, Gold, Blue, Orange, Red, Yellow)
- Installation: Direct bolt-on fit, no modification required
- Pre-assembled: Yes, ready for installation
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