TRX9576X

Overview

The Traxxas Sledge Wheelie Bar in striking blue is an essential chassis upgrade for any RC enthusiast running a Traxxas Sledge 1/8 scale monster truck. Whether you're bashing at the local track, tackling rough terrain, or pushing your brushless RC monster truck to its limits, this wheelie bar is a game-changing addition that transforms how your vehicle handles extreme acceleration and rough landings. Designed with the serious RC car UK community in mind, this tune-up option combines practical engineering with robust construction to keep your Sledge planted and stable in demanding conditions.

If you've ever experienced the frustration of your RC monster truck flipping backwards under full-throttle acceleration, you'll immediately appreciate what this wheelie bar brings to the table. The Sledge is a belted 1/8 4WD brushless electric monster truck capable of serious performance, and this optional accessory is specifically engineered to work harmoniously with that power and agility. Unlike cheap aftermarket alternatives, the Traxxas Sledge Wheelie Bar is an official manufacturer part, meaning it's been tested and refined to guarantee compatibility, durability and optimal performance with your truck.

Beyond its primary anti-wheelie function, this accessory demonstrates Traxxas's commitment to practical innovation. The wheelie bar doesn't just prevent backflips—it flexes intelligently to absorb impacts when your Sledge lands hard from jumps or drops, effectively acting as a secondary suspension component. This flexibility is crucial for maintaining vehicle integrity during aggressive bashing sessions. The assembly comes ready to install with all necessary hardware included, making it an accessible upgrade even for weekend hobbyists who want to get more enjoyment from their ready to run RC setup.

Key Features

• Anti-Wheelie Design — The primary purpose of this wheelie bar is to prevent your Sledge from flipping backwards under hard acceleration, which means you'll experience more controlled launches and fewer frustrating rollovers that damage your vehicle and interrupt your bashing session.
• Impact Absorption Technology — Rather than being a rigid bar, this component features intelligent flexing that absorbs impacts when your truck lands hard from jumps, protecting your chassis and drivetrain from shock damage during aggressive off-road driving.
• Factory-Assembled Configuration — This wheelie bar arrives fully assembled and ready to bolt onto your Sledge, eliminating the need for complex assembly and allowing you to get out bashing faster.
• Official Traxxas Manufacturing — As a genuine Traxxas part, this wheelie bar is engineered to exact specifications for perfect fitment and reliability, ensuring it works flawlessly with your Sledge's geometry and suspension characteristics.
• Complete Hardware Package — The kit includes eight 3x20 mm CS (cap screw) fasteners, providing more than enough hardware for secure installation and featuring spare fasteners in case you need replacements in future.
• Transport Handle Integration — The wheelie bar features a convenient handle to transport your Sledge to your next RC adventure, making it genuinely useful even when you're not driving, adding practical value beyond performance enhancement.
• Eye-Catching Blue Colour — Available in vibrant blue, this wheelie bar coordinates perfectly with the Sledge in blue and adds visual distinction to your setup whilst maintaining the aggressive aesthetic of your monster truck.
• Chassis Tune-Up Option — Classified as a chassis-level tune-up, this component allows experienced RC enthusiasts to fine-tune their vehicle's behaviour and handling characteristics for specific driving conditions and personal preferences.

Technical Performance

The Traxxas Sledge Wheelie Bar represents a sophisticated engineering solution to a genuine problem in high-performance RC driving. The Sledge itself is a formidable 1/8 scale 4WD brushless electric monster truck capable of dramatic acceleration and impressive speeds, which naturally creates conditions where the front end wants to lift during hard launches. This wheelie bar intercepts that motion before it becomes a full backward flip, keeping weight distributed across all four tyres for maximum traction and control. The flexing characteristic of the bar is absolutely critical to its performance—a rigid bar would transfer too much shock back into the chassis, potentially cracking chassis mounts or bending components. Instead, the engineered flex absorbs the energy of hard landings, essentially acting as a secondary suspension element that complements the truck's primary shock absorbers. The component is constructed from durable materials appropriate for the stresses of competitive and recreational bashing, and the factory assembly means every unit meets Traxxas quality standards before it leaves the factory. Installation is straightforward thanks to the pre-drilled mounting points on the Sledge chassis and the included fasteners, making this an ideal first modification for owners looking to expand the capabilities of their brushless RC monster truck without tackling complex engine tuning or electronic adjustments.

What's in the Box

• Traxxas Sledge Wheelie Bar in blue, fully assembled
• 3x20 mm CS (cap screw) fasteners, quantity of 8

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this wheelie bar compatible with all Sledge models? — This wheelie bar is specifically designed for the Traxxas Sledge Belted 1/8 4WD Brushless Electric Monster Truck and is compatible with all colour variants including the blue, orange, green and red versions of the TRX95096-4 model line.
• How does a wheelie bar actually prevent backflips on my RC monster truck? — The wheelie bar extends behind your Sledge and makes contact with the ground when the rear end starts to lift during acceleration, providing a pivot point that keeps the vehicle level. Rather than allowing the truck to rotate backwards, the bar's ground contact forces the chassis to remain planted, maintaining proper weight distribution across all four wheels and preventing the rotation that causes a backflip.
• Will the wheelie bar affect my Sledge's turning or handling? — The wheelie bar is mounted high on the rear chassis and flexes to absorb impacts, meaning it should not negatively affect your truck's turning radius or handling characteristics during normal driving, cornering or manoeuvres, whilst providing benefits during acceleration and landing from jumps.
• What does the flexing feature do for my truck? — The flex in the wheelie bar absorbs the energy and impact when your Sledge lands hard from a jump or drop, essentially distributing that shock force gradually rather than transmitting it as a sudden jolt to your chassis, suspension and drivetrain components, significantly reducing wear and damage from aggressive bashing.
• How difficult is installation of this wheelie bar? — Installation is very straightforward—the Sledge chassis has pre-drilled mounting points specifically designed for this component, and you simply bolt it on using the eight 3x20 mm fasteners included in the package, making it an accessible upgrade even for beginners with basic mechanical knowledge.
• Is this an official Traxxas part or an aftermarket alternative? — This is a genuine official Traxxas part manufactured by Traxxas themselves, meaning it meets exact design specifications, fits perfectly with your Sledge, carries full Traxxas quality standards, and is backed by Traxxas's reputation for reliability and performance in the RC car UK community.
• Why should I choose the blue wheelie bar over other colours? — The blue wheelie bar is ideal if you own a blue Sledge, as it coordinates perfectly with your truck's colour scheme and maintains a cohesive, intentional appearance rather than clashing colours; however, Traxxas offers this bar in multiple colours including black, green, orange and red to match your preferred truck finish.
• Does this wheelie bar come assembled or do I need to build it? — This wheelie bar arrives fully assembled and ready to install, meaning you don't need to spend time putting components together—simply remove it from the box, bolt it to your Sledge using the included fasteners, and start driving.

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 Sledge Wheelie Bar in blue with the included 3x20 CS fasteners 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 store—we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.