Overview
The FTX Ramraider Aluminium Rear Shock Tower is a premium upgrade component designed specifically for the FTX Ramraider 1/10 Monster Truck range. This precision-engineered chassis component is engineered to provide enhanced durability and performance when you're pushing your RC monster truck to its limits across challenging terrain. Whether you're a serious RC enthusiast in the UK looking to upgrade your existing Ramraider or a competitor seeking to maximise the potential of your ready to run RC monster truck, this aluminium shock tower delivers the rigidity and reliability needed for consistent performance during intense driving sessions.
Built from high-quality aluminium material, this rear shock tower represents a significant upgrade over standard plastic alternatives. The aluminium construction provides superior strength and rigidity whilst maintaining a lightweight profile, making it an ideal choice for those who demand the best from their 1/10 scale RC monster truck. If you've invested in an FTX Ramraider brushless or brushed edition, upgrading the rear shock tower with this aluminium component is one of the most effective ways to enhance chassis stiffness and improve handling characteristics during fast cornering and rough terrain driving.
This is not simply a cosmetic upgrade—the rear shock tower plays a crucial role in maintaining proper suspension geometry and alignment under load. By upgrading to the aluminium Ramraider rear shock tower, you're investing in a component that will help your suspension perform more consistently, reduce flex during aggressive driving, and ultimately extend the lifespan of your suspension components. For RC car enthusiasts across the UK who take their hobby seriously, this is an essential tune-up option.
Key Features
- Premium Aluminium Construction — Manufactured from high-grade aluminium material, this rear shock tower offers exceptional strength-to-weight ratio compared to standard plastic components, ensuring your suspension geometry remains stable and consistent even during the most demanding driving conditions and terrain challenges.
- Precision Engineering — FTX has engineered this component to exact specifications to ensure perfect fitment with all compatible Ramraider models, eliminating any guesswork during installation and guaranteeing that your suspension will perform optimally after upgrade.
- Enhanced Chassis Stiffness — By upgrading to aluminium, you'll experience noticeably reduced chassis flex during cornering and acceleration, which translates directly into improved handling predictability and more responsive steering feedback throughout your driving experience.
- Improved Suspension Performance — The increased rigidity of the aluminium shock tower helps maintain proper suspension alignment under load, ensuring that your shock absorbers work at peak efficiency and that your off-road RC monster truck maintains consistent handling characteristics lap after lap.
- Extended Component Life — The superior strength of aluminium reduces stress on adjacent suspension components, helping to protect other parts of your RC car's chassis and extending the overall lifespan of your vehicle's running gear.
- Easy Installation — Designed as a direct replacement for the standard plastic rear shock tower, installation requires no modification to your existing Ramraider, making this an accessible upgrade even for those new to RC car tuning and maintenance.
Technical Performance
The FTX Ramraider Aluminium Rear Shock Tower is engineered with precision to meet the demands of 1/10 scale monster truck enthusiasts. This component is crafted from quality aluminium alloy, which provides significantly superior rigidity compared to the standard plastic shock tower whilst maintaining a weight-conscious design that won't negatively impact your vehicle's overall performance characteristics. The aluminium construction ensures that under the stresses of high-speed running, rough terrain bashing, and competitive driving, the shock tower maintains its geometry and prevents the flex that commonly occurs with plastic alternatives. This is particularly important in a monster truck platform where suspension travel and impact forces can be extreme. The engineering of this rear shock tower means it integrates seamlessly with the FTX Ramraider's suspension geometry, ensuring that shock angles, ride height, and alignment specifications remain consistent throughout your driving sessions. For those operating in challenging UK terrain or during competitive events, the reduction in chassis flex directly improves traction consistency, steering response, and overall vehicle stability. The aluminium material also provides superior heat dissipation properties compared to plastic, helping to maintain structural integrity even during extended driving sessions in warmer conditions.
What's in the Box
- FTX Ramraider Aluminium Rear Shock Tower
Compatibility
This aluminium rear shock tower is specifically designed for and fully compatible with the following FTX Ramraider monster truck models:
- FTX5499SB — FTX Ramraider 1/10 Monster Truck RTR Brushed Edition Blue
- FTX5499OB — FTX Ramraider 1/10 Monster Truck RTR Brushed Edition Orange
- FTX5497RB — FTX Ramraider 1/10 Brushless Monster Truck RTR Red/Blue
- FTX5497GB — FTX Ramraider 1/10 Brushless Monster Truck RTR Green/Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a rear shock tower and why would I need to upgrade it? — The rear shock tower is a critical chassis component that holds your rear suspension shocks in place and maintains the geometry of your suspension system. Upgrading from plastic to aluminium provides significantly improved rigidity, which reduces flex during cornering and rough terrain driving. This means your suspension performs more consistently, your handling is more predictable, and your overall driving experience is more refined. For anyone running an FTX Ramraider regularly or competitively, upgrading the shock tower is one of the most impactful chassis modifications you can make.
- Is this upgrade suitable for beginners? — Yes, absolutely. Whilst this is a performance upgrade, installation is straightforward as it's a direct replacement for the standard plastic component. You don't need any special tools or advanced mechanical knowledge to fit this rear shock tower. Even RC enthusiasts new to tuning will find the installation process simple and rewarding, and the immediate improvement in handling characteristics will be noticeable even to less experienced drivers.
- Will this aluminium rear shock tower work with my FTX Ramraider? — Yes, this component is designed specifically for the FTX Ramraider range and is fully compatible with all brushed and brushless editions of the Ramraider 1/10 monster truck. The component is engineered to exact specifications to ensure perfect fitment without any modifications required to your vehicle.
- How much difference will upgrading to aluminium actually make? — The difference in chassis performance is substantial. The primary benefit is reduced flex during cornering and acceleration, which improves steering response and handling predictability. You'll notice firmer, more direct steering input translation, improved traction consistency on rough terrain, and overall more stable vehicle behaviour during aggressive driving. The improvement is particularly noticeable if your current plastic shock tower has developed any flex or if you regularly drive on challenging terrain.
- Is installation difficult? — Installation is very straightforward. The aluminium rear shock tower is designed as a direct bolt-on replacement for the standard plastic component. Simply remove your existing shock tower and install the new aluminium unit in its place. No drilling, no modifications, and no special tools are required. Most drivers complete the installation in just a few minutes.
- Will this improve my lap times if I'm racing my Ramraider? — Yes, the improved chassis stiffness from this aluminium upgrade typically results in more consistent handling and predictable steering characteristics, which allows for faster and more confident cornering. Competitive drivers will appreciate the improved suspension geometry consistency and the way the stiffer chassis works with the suspension to provide better overall vehicle control throughout a race run.
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 RAMRAIDER ALUMINIUM REAR SHOCK TOWER FTX10090 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: FTX10090
- Product Type: Aluminium Rear Shock Tower
- Scale: 1/10
- Compatible Vehicle: FTX Ramraider 1/10 Monster Truck
- Compatible Models: FTX5499SB, FTX5499OB, FTX5497RB, FTX5497GB
- Material: Aluminium
- Component Type: Chassis Upgrade / Tune-Up Option
- EAN: 5056135770627
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