Traxxas Front Bulkheads Machined Aluminium Blue Left Right TRX4930X

Overview

The Traxxas Bulkheads, Front (machined 6061-T6 aluminium) in Blue represent a premium upgrade for your RC car UK collection. These precision-engineered front bulkheads are designed for users who demand durability, style and performance from their RC suspension components. Whether you're a serious racer, a weekend basher, or an enthusiast looking to enhance your ready to run RC vehicle, these machined aluminium bulkheads offer the strength and reliability needed to handle demanding terrain and aggressive driving styles.

Manufactured by Traxxas, a brand synonymous with quality and innovation in the RC hobby, these bulkheads combine functional engineering with eye-catching aesthetics. The brilliant blue anodized finish doesn't just look fantastic on your RC model—it provides a hard-wearing protective coating that guards against corrosion and wear. Available as a left and right pair, these components work together to reinforce the front end of your RC vehicle's chassis, ensuring maximum rigidity and precision handling characteristics that serious RC enthusiasts demand.

If you're running a Traxxas model that utilises portal axles, upgrading to these aluminium inner front portal housings is a smart investment. They're particularly suited to users pushing their RC cars hard, whether in competitive racing environments or recreational bashing sessions across the UK. The combination of advanced material science, precision machining and protective finishing makes these bulkheads a worthwhile enhancement to your RC car UK setup.

Key Features

• Machined 6061-T6 Aluminium Construction — These bulkheads are carefully machined from tough 6061-T6 aluminium, a material recognised for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and excellent machinability. This ensures your front suspension assembly remains rigid under load whilst minimising unnecessary weight that could affect handling and acceleration.
• Anodized Blue Finish — The brilliant anodized finish provides both aesthetic appeal and functional protection. The anodized coating resists corrosion, prevents oxidation, and creates a durable surface that withstands the rigours of outdoor RC driving, protecting your investment and maintaining that new-car appearance for longer.
• Left and Right Pair — These bulkheads are sold as a matched pair (left and right), ensuring symmetrical suspension geometry and balanced handling characteristics across both sides of your RC vehicle's front end.
• Precision Inner Portal Housing Design — As inner portal housings, these components are engineered to work within your portal axle system, providing a crucial structural interface that maintains suspension alignment and prevents flex under cornering and braking loads.
• Included Hardware — The package includes 3x12 mm screws (2 screws total), providing the fasteners needed to secure these bulkheads to your chassis. This means no hunting for the correct fastener specifications—everything you need for installation is included.
• Compatibility with 4939X Suspension Pins — These bulkheads are specifically designed to work with the 4939X suspension pins, ensuring perfect fitment and optimal performance. This compatibility requirement is important to verify before purchase if you're upgrading an existing setup.

Technical Performance

The Traxxas Bulkheads, Front represent serious engineering designed to enhance your RC car UK's performance where it matters most—at the suspension mounting points. The use of 6061-T6 aluminium is deliberate: this alloy offers excellent strength characteristics whilst remaining light enough that it won't negatively impact your vehicle's weight distribution or acceleration profile. The material is also highly machinable, allowing Traxxas engineers to create precision features that ensure tight tolerances and consistent performance across production batches. The anodized finish doesn't just provide visual impact; it's a functional coating that creates a hard surface layer resistant to the chemicals and moisture encountered during typical RC driving sessions. For users running brushless RC systems or any high-performance setup, reducing flex in the suspension mounting points directly translates to more predictable handling, better traction, and improved cornering performance. The precision machining process ensures that each bulkhead pair is virtually identical, eliminating any chance of asymmetrical handling caused by parts with different dimensions. Installation requires the 4939X suspension pins, which work in concert with these housings to create a bulletproof front suspension assembly capable of handling the demands of serious RC enthusiasts. Whether you're operating your RC car UK on smooth tarmac, rough grass, or technical off-road terrain, these machined components provide the structural foundation that allows your suspension to function as the designer intended.

What's in the Box

• Traxxas Bulkheads, Front (Blue) — left side
• Traxxas Bulkheads, Front (Blue) — right side
• 3x12 mm screws (2)

What You Need to Complete

• 4939X suspension pins (required for compatibility with these bulkheads)
• Compatible Traxxas RC vehicle chassis designed for these front bulkheads
• Standard RC tools for installation (hex keys, screwdrivers)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are these Traxxas front bulkheads compatible with all RC car models? — These bulkheads are specifically designed as inner front portal housings and require the use of 4939X suspension pins. They are not universal components. Check your Traxxas RC vehicle's parts diagram or consult with an authorised Traxxas dealer to confirm compatibility with your specific model before purchasing. These are upgrade components designed for models with portal axle systems.
• Why choose aluminium bulkheads over the stock plastic versions? — Aluminium offers significantly greater rigidity and strength compared to plastic alternatives. The rigid construction means less flex in the suspension mounting points, which translates directly to more predictable handling, better traction control, and improved precision during cornering. For users pushing their RC car UK hard in competitive or aggressive driving conditions, the performance benefits justify the upgrade investment.
• What does the anodized finish do? — The anodized blue finish serves two purposes: it creates a visually distinctive appearance that enhances the aesthetics of your RC vehicle, and it provides a hard-wearing protective coating that resists corrosion, oxidation, and chemical damage from typical RC operating conditions including mud, water, and salt spray. This means your investment stays protected and looking pristine for longer.
• Do I need any special tools to install these bulkheads? — Installation is straightforward and requires only standard RC tools. The package includes the 3x12 mm screws needed for attachment, so no special fastener hunting is required. You'll need basic hex keys and screwdrivers compatible with your Traxxas vehicle's other fasteners.
• Will these improve my RC car's handling? — Yes, these machined aluminium bulkheads reduce flex in the front suspension assembly, which improves precision handling and traction. The rigid construction helps maintain suspension geometry under load, resulting in more predictable vehicle behaviour during acceleration, cornering and braking. For users running high-performance brushless RC systems, this rigidity gain translates to measurable performance improvements.
• Are these genuine Traxxas parts? — Yes, when purchased from RC Model Shop, these are genuine Traxxas OEM components manufactured to the brand's exact specifications. Genuine parts ensure perfect fitment, optimal performance, and long-term reliability.

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 Bulkheads, Front (machined 6061-T6 aluminium) (Blue) (left & right) (requires use of 4939X suspension pins) TRX4930X 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.