Traxxas Steering Bellcranks Drag Link 6061-T6 Aluminium Blue TRX7843-BLUE

Overview

Enhance your Traxxas XRT with the premium Steering Bellcranks (left & right) assembly with drag link, crafted from high-grade 6061-T6 aluminium and finished in a brilliant blue-anodised coating. This is the ultimate upgrade for RC enthusiasts in the UK looking to improve steering precision, strength, and visual appeal on their XRT monster truck or sand car. Whether you're a competitive racer or a weekend basher enjoying RC cars in the UK, upgrading to aluminium steering components delivers measurable improvements in handling response and durability that you'll notice immediately on the track or trail.

Traxxas has engineered this steering assembly to be the perfect factory-fit upgrade for your XRT platform. The genuine Traxxas accessory guarantee means you're getting components made by Traxxas, for Traxxas, ensuring perfect compatibility and performance. The combination of precision machining, high-quality materials, and meticulous engineering makes this steering bellcrank set the preferred choice for XRT owners who demand the best from their ready-to-run RC vehicles.

This comprehensive steering upgrade addresses one of the most critical aspects of RC vehicle performance: precise, responsive steering control. By replacing the standard steering linkage with these premium aluminium components, you'll experience smoother turning action, improved steering feel, and greater overall durability during aggressive driving sessions. The sealed ball bearings on these bellcranks ensure silky-smooth pivoting action even under demanding conditions, making them essential for anyone serious about maximising their XRT's potential.

Key Features

• High-Grade 6061-T6 Aluminium Construction — The bellcranks, supports, and related components are milled from aerospace-grade 6061-T6 aluminium, providing exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and superior durability compared to plastic alternatives, ensuring your steering assembly can handle hard landings and aggressive driving without flexing or breaking.
• Brilliant Hard-Anodised Blue Finish — The distinctive blue-anodised coating not only looks stunning on your XRT, adding colour and style to your machine, but also provides a protective barrier against corrosion and wear, maintaining the appearance and functionality of your steering components over many seasons of use.
• Sealed Ball Bearing Pivots — Premium sealed ball bearings allow the bellcranks to pivot with silky-smooth turning action, reducing friction and delivering the responsive steering feel you need for precision control during competitive racing or casual bashing with your brushless RC car.
• Complete Steering Assembly Package — This set includes left and right bellcranks, aluminium posts and supports, a double-shear drag link for maximum strength and durability, a servo saver to protect your servo from steering impacts, an upgraded tension spring for optimal linkage feel, and all mounting hardware needed for installation.
• Double-Shear Drag Link Design — The included drag link features double-shear construction, providing superior strength and rigidity in the steering system, which translates to more consistent steering geometry and better handling characteristics across all driving conditions.
• Factory-Fit Compatibility — Genuine Traxxas design ensures perfect factory fit and finish with your XRT, eliminating the compatibility issues sometimes encountered with aftermarket steering components and guaranteeing that installation is straightforward and your vehicle performs exactly as intended.
• Servo Saver Included — The integrated servo saver protects your servo from damage caused by steering impacts and collisions, extending the life of your servo and maintaining consistent steering response throughout your driving sessions with your XRT.
• Compatible with 7747 Aluminium Servo Horn — This steering assembly works perfectly with the optional Traxxas 7747 aluminium servo horn, allowing you to create a complete high-performance steering system if you want even greater strength and precision in your setup.
• Upgraded Tension Spring — The included upgraded tension spring maintains optimal preload on the steering linkage, ensuring consistent steering feel and preventing slop or play that could develop with inferior springs over time.
• XRT Platform Compatibility — Specifically engineered for the Traxxas XRT Ultimate and XRT VXL-8S models, ensuring perfect integration with your existing vehicle without modification, whether you're running an orange, green, blue or black XRT variant.

Technical Performance

This steering bellcrank assembly represents the pinnacle of Traxxas engineering for XRT platform vehicles. The use of 6061-T6 aluminium throughout the steering system demonstrates Traxxas's commitment to quality and performance—this is the same material used in aircraft and high-performance automotive applications, chosen specifically for its exceptional strength, light weight, and resistance to fatigue. The machining process creates perfectly-sized bearing bores and pivot points that allow the sealed ball bearings to function with minimal friction, delivering steering response that rivals high-end competition RC cars available in the UK market. The brilliant hard-anodised finish isn't merely cosmetic; the anodising process creates a protective oxide layer that resists corrosion from dirt, mud, water exposure, and salt spray, ensuring your blue steering components maintain their appearance and functionality even after extended use in harsh conditions. The double-shear drag link included in this set provides measurably superior strength compared to single-shear designs, allowing the steering system to handle the immense forces generated by high-performance brushless ESCs pushing 8S LiPo batteries through aggressive driving manoeuvres. The servo saver mechanism protects your servo from impact loads that could otherwise cause servo damage or loss of steering control during crashes. Every component has been tested and validated to work together as a harmonious system, delivering the precise steering geometry and response that XRT owners demand for both casual weekend driving and competitive racing applications.

What's in the Box

• Left and right steering bellcranks
• Aluminium posts and supports
• Double-shear drag link
• Servo saver
• Upgraded tension spring
• Complete mounting hardware set

Frequently Asked Questions

• What XRT models does this steering assembly fit? — This steering bellcrank set is fully compatible with the Traxxas XRT Ultimate and XRT VXL-8S models in all colour variants (orange, green, blue, and black). It's also compatible with Traxxas Funco Motorsports Pro Scale 8S 2WD Electric Sand Cars. Always verify your specific model number before ordering to ensure compatibility.
• Will this upgrade improve my XRT's steering response? — Yes, significantly. The sealed ball bearings and precision-machined aluminium components eliminate slop and friction in the steering linkage, resulting in noticeably faster steering response, more accurate turning, and better overall handling feel compared to stock plastic steering components. You'll feel the difference immediately when driving.
• Is this a direct bolt-on upgrade or does it require modifications? — This is a genuine Traxxas factory-fit upgrade, meaning it's engineered to install directly on your XRT without any modifications, cutting, or drilling. All mounting points align perfectly with the factory design, making installation straightforward for anyone with basic RC maintenance skills.
• Can I use this steering assembly with a different servo horn? — This assembly works with your stock servo horn and is fully compatible with the optional Traxxas 7747 aluminium servo horn for those wanting a complete high-performance steering system. Always ensure your servo horn has proper clearance from other components before testing.
• How durable is the blue-anodised finish? — The hard-anodised finish is exceptionally durable and resistant to corrosion, scratching, and fading. It will maintain its brilliant blue colour and protective properties through many seasons of use, even with exposure to moisture, mud, and dirt typical of UK RC driving conditions. The anodising process creates a microscopic protective barrier that's much harder than the underlying aluminium.
• What's included that I don't have to buy separately? — This is a comprehensive package that includes everything needed for steering: both left and right bellcranks, supports, the critical drag link, servo saver for protecting your servo, the tension spring for proper linkage preload, and all hardware. You only need a compatible servo if you're replacing an existing one.
• Is this suitable for serious competitive racing? — Absolutely. Traxxas designed this steering assembly for XRT owners who demand maximum performance, and it's suitable for competitive racing, high-speed bashing, and challenging off-road driving. The precision engineering and premium materials make this appropriate for serious RC enthusiasts who want measurable performance improvements.
• How does this compare to plastic steering components? — Aluminium provides dramatically superior strength, rigidity, and durability compared to plastic. Whilst plastic components are lighter, the aluminium construction here offers better steering geometry consistency, improved longevity under aggressive driving, and reduced likelihood of failure from impacts. The sealed ball bearings also provide smoother action than plastic bushings.
• Will I need to upgrade my servo to use this? — No, this steering assembly is compatible with your existing XRT servo. However, if you want to maximise performance and pair this with the optional 7747 aluminium servo horn, you can enhance your complete steering system further.
• Does this come with installation instructions? — Genuine Traxxas products come with comprehensive documentation. If you're familiar with basic RC maintenance, installation should take under an hour. There are also numerous installation guides available online from the RC community for XRT platform upgrades.

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 Steering bellcranks (left & right) / drag link (6061-T6 aluminium, Blue-anodised) (fits XRT) TRX7843-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.