Overview
The Traxxas Shock tower, rear TRX10738 is an essential replacement chassis spare part designed specifically for the Traxxas Mini Maxx BL-2S brushless RC vehicle range. This genuine Traxxas component is a direct replacement rear shock tower that ensures your Mini Maxx maintains optimal suspension geometry and performance characteristics. Whether you're a dedicated RC enthusiast enjoying weekend bashing sessions or a serious racer looking to maintain your RC car UK setup to the highest standards, having genuine replacement parts on hand is crucial for keeping your machine in peak condition.
The rear shock tower is a critical structural component of your Mini Maxx's chassis, responsible for mounting the rear shock absorbers and maintaining the correct suspension alignment. If your existing shock tower becomes damaged through impact, crash damage, or general wear and tear, this replacement part restores your RC car to factory specifications and original performance. For anyone investing in a quality brushless RC mini truck, this spare component represents excellent value and peace of mind, knowing you can quickly return your vehicle to the track or field without extended downtime.
As an authorised Traxxas retailer, RC Model Shop stocks genuine replacement parts for the full range of Traxxas ready to run RC vehicles, including dedicated spares for the Mini Maxx range. This replacement rear shock tower is manufactured to the same exacting standards as the original component, ensuring perfect fit, finish and durability with your existing Mini Maxx chassis.
Key Features
- Genuine Traxxas OEM Component — This is an authentic Traxxas original equipment manufacturer part, manufactured to factory specifications and quality standards, ensuring perfect compatibility and durability with your Mini Maxx BL-2S vehicle.
- Direct Replacement for Mini Maxx BL-2S — Designed specifically to fit all colour variants of the Traxxas Mini Maxx BL-2S range, including green, blue, black and orange models, making this a universal replacement solution for any Mini Maxx owner.
- Suspension Geometry Maintenance — The rear shock tower is a critical structural component that maintains the correct suspension geometry and alignment, directly affecting your RC car's handling characteristics, cornering performance and overall ride quality.
- Impact Resistant Construction — Built to withstand the demanding conditions of off-road RC racing and bashing, this component is engineered to absorb impacts and maintain structural integrity through repeated use and challenging terrain.
- Easy Installation — As a direct OEM replacement part, installation is straightforward for anyone with basic RC maintenance knowledge, allowing you to quickly restore your Mini Maxx to operational status with minimal tools and downtime.
- Cost-Effective Spare — Investing in genuine replacement parts is far more economical than replacing entire chassis components, making this an excellent value proposition for Mini Maxx owners looking to extend the operational life of their vehicles.
Technical Performance
The rear shock tower serves as a fundamental structural element of the Mini Maxx BL-2S chassis, engineered to maintain precise suspension geometry that directly influences how your brushless RC vehicle handles, corners and absorbs impacts across varied terrain. This component connects the rear shock absorbers to the main chassis frame, creating a rigid mounting point that allows the suspension system to function optimally. The shock tower is manufactured using robust materials capable of withstanding the rigorous demands of RC racing and bashing at high speeds, sudden directional changes, and rough off-road conditions. For Mini Maxx BL-2S owners operating their brushless RC cars on demanding terrains, maintaining proper shock tower condition is essential for consistent steering response, stable cornering behaviour and predictable vehicle dynamics. Whether you're enjoying recreational bashing sessions or competitive racing, a damaged or misaligned shock tower can severely compromise your vehicle's performance characteristics and increase the risk of secondary damage to other suspension components. This genuine Traxxas replacement ensures your Mini Maxx chassis returns to manufacturer specifications.
What's in the Box
- One Traxxas replacement rear shock tower
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the purpose of a rear shock tower on my RC car? — The rear shock tower is a critical structural component that mounts your rear shock absorbers to the main chassis frame. It maintains proper suspension geometry and alignment, directly affecting how your RC vehicle handles, steers and absorbs impacts. A damaged shock tower will compromise your Mini Maxx's performance characteristics and handling precision.
- Is this part compatible with all Mini Maxx BL-2S colour variants? — Yes, this genuine Traxxas replacement rear shock tower is compatible with all colour variations of the Mini Maxx BL-2S range, including the green, blue, black and orange models. This makes it a universal replacement solution for any Mini Maxx BL-2S owner.
- How do I know if my rear shock tower needs replacing? — You should inspect your shock tower if you notice changes in your Mini Maxx's handling characteristics, excessive steering wander, uneven suspension response between sides, visible cracks or stress marks on the component, or if your vehicle has experienced a significant impact or crash. Any of these signs indicate potential shock tower damage requiring replacement.
- Will this restore my Mini Maxx to original performance? — Yes, as a genuine OEM Traxxas replacement part manufactured to factory specifications, this shock tower restores your Mini Maxx BL-2S to original suspension geometry and performance characteristics, ensuring your brushless RC car handles exactly as designed by Traxxas engineers.
- Is installation difficult? — Installation is straightforward for anyone with basic RC maintenance knowledge and a few standard tools. The component bolts directly into your existing Mini Maxx chassis using the factory mounting points, making this a quick and simple repair that most RC enthusiasts can complete themselves.
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 Shock tower, rear TRX10738 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: Traxxas
- Model Number: TRX10738
- Part Type: Chassis Spares
- Component Type: Rear Shock Tower
- EAN: 020334000699
- Compatible with Mini Maxx BL-2S Green (TRX107154-1-GRN)
- Compatible with Mini Maxx BL-2S Blue (TRX107154-1-BLUE)
- Compatible with Mini Maxx BL-2S Black (TRX107154-1-BLK)
- Compatible with Mini Maxx BL-2S Orange (TRX107154-1-ORNG)
- Genuine OEM replacement part
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