Overview
The Traxxas Shock Tower (Rear) TRX3638X is an essential chassis spare part designed for RC enthusiasts maintaining and upgrading their Traxxas RC models. Whether you're a dedicated basher, weekend racer, or someone looking to keep your RC car UK collection in top condition, this rear shock tower replacement is a critical component that ensures your suspension geometry remains accurate and your vehicle performs at its best. As a genuine Traxxas spare part, it guarantees perfect fitment and reliability on compatible models.
Shock towers are fundamental structural elements in any RC car or RC truck, providing the mounting points for your suspension system and helping to maintain proper alignment of the rear axles and shocks. Over time, through normal use, racing, or bashings, shock towers can become damaged, cracked, or bent, compromising your vehicle's handling characteristics and suspension performance. This genuine Traxxas replacement shock tower allows you to restore your RC model to factory specifications without compromise.
RC Model Shop stocks this essential spare part to support the UK RC community, whether you need it as a replacement after damage or as a preventative upgrade when building a competition-grade setup. Being a registered Traxxas dealer, we only supply authentic parts that meet the highest standards expected by serious RC enthusiasts across the United Kingdom.
Key Features
- Genuine Traxxas Spare Part — This shock tower is manufactured by Traxxas to their exacting standards, ensuring perfect compatibility with designated RC models and providing the durability expected from factory components. Using genuine parts protects your investment and ensures reliable performance.
- Rear Shock Tower Design — Specifically engineered for rear suspension mounting, this tower maintains proper suspension geometry and shock absorber positioning, which is critical for achieving optimal handling, traction, and stability during both casual driving and competitive racing.
- Chassis Spare Classification — As a dedicated chassis spare, this component is a wear item that may need periodic replacement depending on driving conditions, terrain, and maintenance schedules. Having genuine replacements available ensures you can keep your RC car running at peak performance.
- Direct Replacement Solution — This is a straightforward bolt-on replacement part that requires no modification or adaptation, making it ideal for quick repairs and maintenance without requiring extensive technical knowledge or specialised tools.
Technical Performance
The Traxxas Shock Tower (Rear) TRX3638X is engineered to provide reliable mounting and structural support for the rear suspension assembly of compatible Traxxas RC vehicles. As a chassis spare component, it is manufactured from durable materials capable of withstanding the forces generated during acceleration, braking, cornering, and impacts encountered during typical RC car operation. The shock tower design maintains precise suspension geometry, which is essential for consistent handling characteristics and ensuring that your shock absorbers function optimally. Whether you're running a high-speed ready to run RC vehicle, a competition-grade model, or using your RC truck for weekend bashings, maintaining a properly aligned rear shock tower is critical for achieving predictable handling, maximising tyre grip, and preventing excessive wear on suspension components. The part has been developed as part of Traxxas's comprehensive spare parts ecosystem, which means it integrates seamlessly with other genuine Traxxas components to provide the reliability and performance that serious RC enthusiasts demand.
What's in the Box
- Traxxas Shock Tower (Rear) TRX3638X
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a shock tower and why do I need a replacement? — A shock tower is the structural mounting point for your vehicle's rear suspension and shock absorbers. Over time, through impacts, crashes, aggressive driving, or normal wear and tear, the shock tower can become bent, cracked, or damaged. A damaged shock tower compromises your suspension geometry and handling characteristics. Replacing it with this genuine Traxxas part restores your RC car to factory specifications and ensures consistent performance.
- Is this suitable for beginners? — Yes, this is a straightforward replacement part ideal for all skill levels. Even beginners can fit this shock tower with basic tools and minimal mechanical knowledge. It's a direct replacement that simply bolts onto compatible Traxxas models without modification.
- How do I know if my shock tower needs replacing? — If you notice uneven suspension ride height, inconsistent handling, or visible cracks or bending on your current shock tower, replacement is recommended. Regular inspection after crashes or heavy impacts is also good practice for RC car maintenance.
- Which Traxxas models is this compatible with? — This is a rear shock tower designed for specific Traxxas RC models. Check your vehicle's manual or contact RC Model Shop to confirm compatibility with your particular RC car or truck before ordering.
- What tools do I need to install this shock tower? — Installation typically requires basic hand tools such as hex keys or screwdrivers, depending on the fastening method used on your specific Traxxas model. Full installation instructions can usually be found in your vehicle's service manual or on the Traxxas website.
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) TRX3638X 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
- Part Number: TRX3638X
- EAN: 020334026866
- Component Type: Shock Tower (Rear)
- Spare Part Category: Chassis Spares
- Product Type: Direct Replacement Suspension Component
We want to make sure your delivery goes smoothly, so here are some important details about our service:
- For orders above £120, we offer delivery to most mainland UK addresses. For orders under £120, we can still deliver to Northern Ireland and the outlying isles, as long as the item can be sent by Royal Mail, weighs less than 30kg, and fits within 61cm × 46cm × 46cm. Some highland and remote areas may carry an extra delivery charge as couriers often apply surcharges in these locations. If you live in one of these areas, feel free to contact us before ordering so we can confirm the delivery options and costs for you.
- Most of our products include delivery in the price. If your order is under £90, a small delivery fee will apply but do not worry this will always be clearly shown at checkout before you complete your purchase.
- Depending on what you choose at checkout, your order will usually be delivered either the next working day or within 2 working days. For next day delivery please place your order before 2:00pm. Orders are dispatched Monday to Friday only. Some items may take a little longer and if that is the case we will always show the expected delivery time on the product page.
- If your order includes items with different dispatch times we will normally wait and send everything together once all items are in stock. If one of the items is going to take a while we will give you the choice either wait for everything to arrive or let us send the available items now and deliver the rest later. It is up to you.
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- If a product is marked as "Dispatched within 3 working days" delivery usually takes around 3 to 5 working days from when your order is placed.
- For customers in Inverness and other parts of the Scottish Highlands deliveries can take up to 2 working days even if you select next day delivery as couriers do not currently offer a guaranteed next day service to those areas.
