Overview
Transform your TRX-4 Sport rock crawler with the Traxxas Body in striking red, a genuine replacement or upgrade option that brings fresh style to your RC crawler setup. Whether you're a dedicated RC enthusiast in the UK looking to refresh your vehicle's appearance or you're seeking a replacement after wear and tear, this pre-painted polycarbonate body delivers the iconic Traxxas quality and aggressive aesthetics that made the TRX-4 Sport one of the most popular 1/10 scale crawlers on the market. The vibrant red finish is complemented by factory-applied ProGraphix decals, ensuring your crawler stands out both on the trail and during competition events.
This body is specifically engineered for the TRX-4 Sport's clipless mounting system, which means tool-free installation and removal, making maintenance and customisation incredibly convenient for UK RC hobbyists who want quick access to their chassis. The polycarbonate construction provides the perfect balance of durability and lightweight performance, protecting your chassis during challenging terrain while keeping overall weight minimal for optimal rock crawling capability. With its proven design and authentic Traxxas engineering, this body represents an excellent investment whether you're running your TRX-4 Sport as a weekend basher, a competition crawler, or part of a growing RC collection.
For anyone looking for a quality RC body replacement or upgrade in the UK, this pre-painted option eliminates the need for painting and decal application, saving time and effort whilst guaranteeing a factory-quality finish. The TRX-4 Sport platform has become synonymous with reliable, capable rock crawling, and this body upgrade allows you to maintain peak aesthetics whilst enjoying the proven performance of one of Traxxas's most respected models.
Key Features
- Pre-Painted Professional Finish — This body arrives fully painted in a premium red colour, eliminating the time-consuming preparation and painting process that many RC enthusiasts dread, whilst ensuring a showroom-quality finish that's ready to mount immediately onto your chassis.
- Factory-Applied ProGraphix Decals — Professional decals are pre-applied by Traxxas, delivering authentic branding and graphics that enhance the visual impact of your TRX-4 Sport without requiring the skill and patience needed for manual decal application.
- Clipless Mounting System — The innovative clipless design allows you to install and remove the body without tools, making it incredibly convenient for quick maintenance, battery changes, or swapping between different body styles on the same chassis.
- Durable Polycarbonate Construction — Built from robust polycarbonate material, this body withstands the impacts and abrasions of serious rock crawling while maintaining a lightweight profile that supports optimal vehicle dynamics and climbing performance.
- Compatible with TRX-4 Sport Platform — Engineered specifically for the TRX-4 Sport chassis, this body guarantees perfect fitment, proper weight distribution, and aesthetic harmony with all genuine TRX-4 Sport components and upgrades.
- Requires 8080X Inner Fenders — The body design necessitates the separate purchase of Traxxas 8080X inner fenders for proper clipless mounting compatibility, allowing you to source these components according to your specific build requirements and colour preferences.
Technical Performance
The Traxxas TRX-4 Sport Body in red represents a thoughtfully engineered component designed specifically for 1/10 scale rock crawling applications. The polycarbonate material selection provides the ideal compromise between impact resistance and weight efficiency—critical factors when navigating challenging terrain, whether you're tackling rocky courses in your back garden or competing in organised crawling events across the UK. The body's construction methodology ensures that it can absorb impacts from rocks, obstacles, and terrain without cracking or permanent deformation, which extends the service life of your investment and reduces replacement frequency. The clipless mounting system is a marvel of practical engineering, allowing experienced RC pilots and newcomers alike to swap bodies in seconds without fumbling with tools or risking damage to delicate mounting points. The factory paint application utilises Traxxas's proprietary ProGraphix finish technology, which provides superior adhesion, colour vibrancy, and durability compared to standard automotive paints, meaning your red finish will resist fading and chipping even during extended outdoor use. The pre-applied decals are bonded using professional techniques that ensure they won't peel or lift during normal operation, maintaining the body's visual impact throughout its service life. For TRX-4 Sport owners in the UK seeking a genuine replacement or aesthetic upgrade, this body delivers the performance characteristics and build quality synonymous with the Traxxas brand reputation.
What's in the Box
- Traxxas Body, TRX-4 Sport, red (painted, decals applied)
What You Need to Complete
- Traxxas #8080X inner fenders (sold separately) — Required for clipless mounting compatibility
- TRX-4 Sport chassis — This is a body shell only and requires a complete TRX-4 Sport platform for operation
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this body compatible with my TRX-4 Sport? — Yes, this body is specifically designed for the TRX-4 Sport platform with clipless mounting compatibility. However, you'll need to separately purchase Traxxas #8080X inner fenders to complete the installation, as these are required for proper clipless mounting.
- Can I install this body without tools? — Yes, that's one of the primary advantages of the clipless mounting system. The body clips onto the chassis without requiring any tools, making installation and removal incredibly quick and convenient for maintenance or aesthetic changes.
- Does this body come with decals already applied? — Absolutely. The body arrives fully pre-painted in red with Traxxas ProGraphix decals already factory-applied, meaning you can mount it straight onto your chassis without any additional painting or decal work.
- What makes this better than painting my own body? — Factory painting eliminates the learning curve, equipment requirements, and time investment associated with custom body painting. You also receive Traxxas's professional-grade ProGraphix finish and properly applied decals, guaranteeing a showroom-quality result that matches the standard expected from genuine Traxxas products. For UK RC enthusiasts without painting facilities or experience, this option represents exceptional value.
- Is this body durable for serious rock crawling? — Yes. Polycarbonate is the industry-standard material for RC bodies because it provides excellent impact resistance while remaining lightweight. This body will withstand the rigours of rock crawling across challenging UK terrain, from rocky moorland courses to technical trial events.
- What other colours are available? — The TRX-4 Sport body is available in several colours across the range, including blue, grey, and orange variants, allowing you to choose the aesthetic that best matches your preferences or existing collection.
- Can I use this body on other Traxxas models? — No, this body is specifically engineered for the TRX-4 Sport's clipless mounting system and chassis dimensions. Using it on other models would result in poor fitment and potential performance issues.
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 Body, TRX-4 Sport, Red (painted, decals applied) (for clipless mounting) (requires #8080X inner fenders) TRX8187-RED 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
- Part Number: TRX8187-RED
- EAN: 020334019554
- Scale: 1/10
- Vehicle Class: Rock Crawler
- Body Colour: Red
- Bodyshell Finish: Pre-Painted
- Body Material: Polycarbonate
- Decals: Applied (factory-applied ProGraphix decals)
- Mounting System: Clipless mounting
- Required Components: #8080X inner fenders (sold separately)
- Compatible Models: TRX82234-4-ORNG (TRX-4 Sport with Deep-Terrain Traxx and Clipless Body - Orange), TRX82224-4-GRAY (TRX4 Sport 1/10 4X4 Electric All-Terrain Crawler Truck with Clipless Body - Gray), TRX82044-4-BLUE (TRX-4 Sport Hightrail Edition - Metallic Blue), TRX82224-4-BLUE (TRX4 Sport 1/10 4X4 Electric All-Terrain Crawler Truck with Clipless Body - Blue)
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