Overview
The Traxxas Driveshaft Assembly (1pc) left or right (TRX9450) is an essential upgrade component for serious RC enthusiasts and competitive bashers who demand superior durability and power handling. This fully assembled, ready-to-install driveshaft represents Traxxas's commitment to engineering excellence, offering RC car owners in the UK a genuine factory spare part that significantly enhances the performance and longevity of their drag racing machines and high-powered RC vehicles. Whether you're looking to maintain your existing Traxxas RC model or upgrade from standard components, this Extreme-Duty driveshaft is engineered specifically for the demands of hard launches, aggressive acceleration, and extreme torque delivery that modern RC enthusiasts expect.
This product is ideal for RC hobbyists who participate in competitive drag racing, weekend bashing sessions, or who simply refuse to compromise on component quality. The driveshaft assembly comes fully assembled and ready to install directly into your vehicle, eliminating the need for time-consuming assembly work. With free mainland UK delivery on orders over £99, ordering from RC Model Shop makes upgrading your RC drag racer convenient and affordable. If you're serious about RC performance and want to ensure your drivetrain can handle the punishment of high-torque launches and rapid acceleration, this Traxxas spare part is an investment in reliability and durability.
As an authorised Traxxas retailer in the UK, RC Model Shop stocks genuine factory components like the TRX9450 that are designed to work seamlessly with your existing RC setup. This isn't a cheap aftermarket alternative—it's genuine Traxxas engineering that meets the same quality standards as the original equipment, giving you complete peace of mind that your RC car is equipped with components you can trust.
Key Features
- Extreme-Duty Construction — The driveshaft is fortified specifically for hard launches and superior durability, making it capable of withstanding the extreme forces generated during drag racing and aggressive acceleration events that would stress standard driveshaft components.
- 20% Larger Diameter Shafts — These driveshafts are 20 percent larger than standard components, providing significantly increased material strength and load-carrying capacity without compromising the articulation and suspension travel characteristics your RC car requires for optimal handling.
- Superior Torque Rating — The larger diameter design is rated for substantially more tire-shredding torque delivery, enabling your RC vehicle to harness the full power output of high-performance motors without driveshaft failure or flex that would waste power.
- Fully Assembled Design — This component arrives completely assembled and ready to install immediately, saving you valuable setup time and ensuring proper factory assembly standards are maintained for reliable performance.
- Genuine Traxxas Spare Part — As an authentic Traxxas OEM component rather than an aftermarket alternative, you can be confident in compatibility with your existing RC car and the engineering standards Traxxas is renowned for throughout the RC hobby community.
- Includes Screw Pin — The assembly includes a screw pin (1pc) which is essential for secure attachment and ensuring the driveshaft remains properly secured during operation, maintaining the integrity of your drivetrain.
Technical Performance
The Traxxas Extreme-Duty Driveshaft Assembly represents a significant engineering advance over standard driveshaft components. By increasing the shaft diameter by 20 percent whilst maintaining the same level of suspension articulation and travel characteristics, Traxxas has created a component that delivers measurable performance benefits for serious RC enthusiasts. The enlarged diameter provides substantially greater material cross-section, which directly translates to increased torsional rigidity and load-carrying capacity. This engineering approach allows the driveshaft to handle significantly higher torque loads without flexing or failing, which is precisely what you need when running high-powered brushless motors on modern RC drag racing vehicles. The fortified construction specifically targets the failure modes commonly experienced during hard launches—the extreme acceleration scenarios where driveshaft components are most likely to fail. For RC car owners in the UK who participate in competitive drag racing or who regularly perform hard acceleration launches, upgrading to this Extreme-Duty driveshaft provides measurable reliability improvements and allows your RC vehicle to fully utilise available motor power without drivetrain limitations.
What's in the Box
- Driveshaft assembly (1), fully assembled and ready to install
- Screw pin (1)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this Extreme-Duty driveshaft really better than the standard version? — Yes, significantly. The shaft diameter is 20 percent larger than standard driveshafts, providing substantially greater material strength and durability. Whilst maintaining the same suspension articulation and travel characteristics, the enlarged diameter allows the component to handle considerably more torque delivery, making it ideal for hard launches and high-powered RC vehicles where standard components might fail.
- What does fully assembled mean—do I need to do any setup work? — The driveshaft assembly arrives completely assembled from the factory and is ready to install directly into your RC car. You simply need to fit it in place using the provided screw pin, eliminating time-consuming assembly work and ensuring proper factory construction standards.
- Which RC vehicles is this driveshaft compatible with? — This is a genuine Traxxas OEM component, and compatibility depends on your specific model. The product listing indicates it is suitable for drag racing applications, but we recommend checking your vehicle's manual or contacting our experienced RC specialists to confirm compatibility with your particular RC model.
- Why would I need to replace my driveshaft? — Driveshafts can fail due to extreme torque loads, impact damage, or general wear from extensive use. If you've experienced driveshaft breakage or if you're upgrading to higher-powered motors, replacing with this Extreme-Duty version ensures your drivetrain can handle the increased power delivery without failure.
- How does the larger diameter affect performance? — The 20 percent larger diameter provides increased strength and torque handling capability whilst maintaining identical suspension articulation and travel. This means your RC car's handling characteristics remain unchanged, but the drivetrain can now deliver significantly more power to the wheels without component stress or failure.
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 Traxxas Driveshaft assembly (1pc) left or right (fully assembled, ready to install)/ screw pin (1pc) TRX9450 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: Traxxas
- Model Number: TRX9450
- EAN: 020334945006
- Product Type: Driveshaft assembly
- Configuration: Left or right (fully assembled, ready to install)
- Included Components: Driveshaft assembly (1), screw pin (1)
- Construction Type: Extreme-Duty
- Shaft Diameter: 20% larger than standard driveshafts
- Durability Rating: Fortified for hard launches and superior durability
- Torque Rating: Rated for significantly more tire-shredding torque
- Suspension Characteristics: Maintains same articulation and suspension travel as standard driveshafts
- Assembly Status: Fully assembled, ready to install
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.
