Overview
The Traxxas Servo horn, steering, 6061-T6 aluminium (Blue-anodised) TRX7747-BLUE is a premium upgrade component designed for serious RC enthusiasts running high-performance models in the UK. This double-shear aluminium servo horn is engineered to increase the precision and durability of your X-Truck, whether you're piloting an X-Maxx or XRT platform. If you're looking to enhance your RC car UK setup with genuine Traxxas accessories that guarantee perfect factory fit every time, this component delivers exceptional value and build quality that stands apart from budget alternatives.
Machined from tough 6061-T6 aluminium, this servo horn combines functional excellence with striking visual appeal thanks to its brilliant anodised finish in eye-catching blue. Whether you're a weekend basher optimising your brushless RC monster truck for maximum steering response or a competitive racer fine-tuning every aspect of your setup, this component is ideal for high-power upgraded servos that demand a more robust platform than standard plastic alternatives. The servo horn integrates perfectly with the upgraded 7746 and 7843 aluminium bellcranks, creating a cohesive steering system that maximises precision and reliability across all driving conditions.
As a genuine Traxxas product made by Traxxas for Traxxas, every servo horn undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure it meets the exacting standards that professional RC enthusiasts expect. When you're running high-power servos in your ready to run RC vehicle, component durability becomes critical – this aluminium servo horn delivers the mechanical integrity needed to handle aggressive steering inputs without flex or failure, making it an essential upgrade for any serious RC car UK builder.
Key Features
- Milled from high-grade 6061-T6 aluminium — This aerospace-grade aluminium alloy offers an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, ensuring your steering system remains rigid and responsive whilst keeping overall vehicle weight minimal, which directly translates to improved handling and acceleration in your brushless RC setup.
- Double-shear design — The engineering of this servo horn incorporates double-shear construction, which significantly enhances structural integrity and distributes loads more effectively than single-shear alternatives, reducing the risk of failure under extreme steering forces and aggressive driving conditions.
- Perfect upgrade for high-power servos — If you've invested in upgraded servo motors that deliver greater torque and speed than factory-standard units, this aluminium servo horn is engineered specifically to handle the increased demands without binding or premature wear, ensuring your servo investment performs at its peak.
- Brilliant anodised finish — Beyond aesthetic appeal, the anodising process creates a hard protective oxide layer that resists corrosion, oxidation and scratching, ensuring your servo horn maintains its vibrant blue colour and protective properties through countless hours of outdoor RC car UK use, whether you're bashing in muddy conditions or running on tarmac.
- Premium quality construction with factory fit and finish — Every servo horn is manufactured to Traxxas factory specifications with tight tolerances, ensuring seamless integration with your existing steering linkage and bellcrank components without requiring modification, shim adjustments or adaptation.
- Compatible with 7746 and 7843 aluminium bellcranks — This servo horn is specifically engineered to work in harmony with Traxxas's upgraded aluminium bellcrank options, allowing you to build a complete premium steering system that maintains consistent performance and mechanical harmony across your entire steering assembly.
- Fits XRT and X-Maxx platforms — Whether you're upgrading an X-Maxx Ultimate, X-Maxx standard, XRT Ultimate, or XRT VXL-8S brushless RC model, this servo horn provides direct compatibility, eliminating guesswork and ensuring perfect installation without trial-and-error fitting.
- Genuine Traxxas accessories — As an official Traxxas component manufactured by Traxxas engineering, you receive authentic product quality, full compatibility assurance and the confidence that comes with using parts designed by the engineers who built your RC vehicle.
Technical Performance
The Traxxas 6061-T6 steering servo horn represents genuine engineering excellence in aftermarket RC component design. Machined from high-grade 6061-T6 aluminium – the same material specification used in aerospace applications – this servo horn delivers the mechanical rigidity and durability that separates premium upgrades from budget alternatives. The double-shear construction methodology distributes steering loads across multiple planes, dramatically reducing stress concentration and the risk of catastrophic failure that can occur when running high-power upgraded servos in competitive or aggressive driving scenarios. The brilliant anodised finish isn't merely cosmetic; the hard oxide layer created through the anodising process provides superior protection against corrosion, oxidation and abrasion, ensuring your blue servo horn maintains its appearance and protective integrity across multiple seasons of UK RC car use, whether exposed to muddy terrain, rain or coastal salt spray. The servo horn integrates seamlessly with upgraded 7746 and 7843 aluminium bellcranks, creating a cohesive steering system that maintains consistent performance characteristics and mechanical harmony. For users of brushless RC models running high-performance servos – particularly those operating X-Maxx Ultimate, X-Maxx standard, XRT Ultimate and XRT VXL-8S platforms – this aluminium servo horn eliminates the flex and performance loss associated with standard plastic alternatives, delivering the precision steering response demanded by competitive drivers and serious enthusiasts. The precision machining ensures factory-fit installation with zero modification required, whilst maintaining Traxxas's renowned quality standards and mechanical reliability that professional racers and weekend bashers alike have come to trust.
What's in the Box
- Traxxas 6061-T6 Aluminium Servo Horn (Blue-anodised)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this servo horn compatible with my Traxxas X-Maxx or XRT model? — Yes, this servo horn is specifically designed for and directly compatible with X-Maxx Ultimate, X-Maxx standard, XRT Ultimate and XRT VXL-8S platforms. It integrates perfectly with upgraded 7746 and 7843 aluminium bellcranks and guarantees factory fit every time, making installation straightforward without modification or adaptation.
- Why upgrade to an aluminium servo horn from plastic? — Aluminium servo horns offer substantially greater structural rigidity, durability and load-bearing capacity compared to plastic alternatives. If you're running high-power upgraded servos in your brushless RC setup, an aluminium servo horn eliminates flex and performance loss under aggressive steering inputs, delivering the precision response essential for competitive driving and challenging terrain.
- What material is this servo horn made from? — The servo horn is machined from high-grade 6061-T6 aluminium, the same aerospace-grade alloy specification used in critical applications requiring exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance and dimensional stability. This engineering specification ensures reliability across multiple seasons of outdoor RC car UK use.
- What makes the double-shear design important? — Double-shear construction distributes steering loads across multiple mechanical planes rather than concentrating stress at single points, significantly enhancing structural integrity and reducing the risk of failure when operating high-power upgraded servos that deliver greater torque and steering force than factory-standard units.
- Will this servo horn work with the upgraded bellcranks you mention? — Yes, this servo horn is specifically engineered to integrate perfectly with the upgraded 7746 and 7843 aluminium bellcranks, allowing you to construct a complete premium steering system with consistent performance characteristics and mechanical harmony throughout your steering assembly.
- Is this suitable for beginners? — Whilst this servo horn is primarily designed as an upgrade component for users running high-power upgraded servos, it represents a genuine performance improvement for any RC enthusiast looking to increase steering precision and durability. If you're planning to upgrade your servo to a higher-performance unit, this aluminium servo horn is an excellent companion component to maximise that investment.
- How does the anodised finish benefit this servo horn? — The brilliant anodised blue finish isn't merely cosmetic. The hard oxide layer created through anodising provides superior protection against corrosion, oxidation and scratching, ensuring your servo horn maintains its appearance and protective integrity through countless hours of RC driving, whether in muddy conditions, rain or coastal environments common throughout the UK.
- What is the difference between this aluminium servo horn and standard plastic alternatives? — Aluminium servo horns deliver substantially greater structural rigidity, eliminate flex under load, resist wear and damage more effectively, and provide superior durability for high-performance applications. The 6061-T6 specification offers aerospace-grade reliability combined with the lightweight properties essential for competitive RC vehicles.
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 Servo horn, steering, 6061-T6 aluminium (Blue-anodised) TRX7747-BLUE 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.
- Manufacturer: Traxxas
- Model Number: TRX7747-BLUE
- EAN: 020334774798
- Product Type: Steering Servo Horn
- Material: 6061-T6 Aluminium
- Construction: Milled, Double-shear design
- Finish: Blue anodised
- Compatible Vehicle Models: X-Maxx Ultimate, X-Maxx standard, XRT Ultimate, XRT VXL-8S, Traxxas Funco Motorsports Pro Scale 8S (all colour variants)
- Compatible Bellcranks: 7746 and 7843 aluminium bellcranks
- Tune-Up Type: Chassis
- Application: High-power upgraded servos
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