Traxxas Stub Axle Carriers Rear Left Right TRX5555

Overview

The Traxxas Carriers, stub axle (Rear) (left & right) TRX5555 are essential suspension components designed for RC enthusiasts who demand precision engineering and reliable performance from their RC vehicles. Whether you're a seasoned racer, weekend basher, or exploring the exciting world of RC cars in the UK, having quality replacement parts on hand is crucial for keeping your model in peak condition. These rear stub axle carriers are precision-engineered suspension components that play a vital role in maintaining your RC car's handling characteristics, wheel alignment and overall suspension geometry.

Stub axle carriers are fundamental suspension components that connect your RC model's wheel hubs to the main suspension structure, and the quality of these parts directly affects your vehicle's handling, stability and cornering performance. The Traxxas TRX5555 carriers come as a complete left and right pair, making it easy to perform suspension maintenance or repairs without needing to source components separately. For anyone investing in a quality RC car or buggy, having genuine Traxxas replacement parts ensures that your model maintains its factory specifications and performance characteristics. These carriers are particularly important if you've experienced suspension damage from impacts or hard cornering, or if you're building a custom RC setup and need reliable OEM-specification components.

As a dedicated UK RC hobby retailer, RC Model Shop stocks genuine Traxxas parts including these stub axle carriers, ensuring that RC enthusiasts across the country can access authentic components with full confidence in quality and compatibility. Whether your RC buggy, truck or crawler needs suspension refresh, these carriers deliver the Traxxas engineering standard you've come to expect.

Key Features

• Genuine Traxxas OEM Component — These are official Traxxas-manufactured suspension carriers, ensuring perfect compatibility with your model and maintaining factory performance specifications and build quality standards.
• Complete Left and Right Pair — The TRX5555 includes both left and right rear stub axle carriers, allowing you to replace both sides simultaneously and maintain balanced suspension geometry across your RC vehicle.
• 1.5 Degree Toe-In Specification — These carriers are engineered with a precise 1.5 degree toe-in angle, which is a critical suspension alignment specification that optimises your RC model's handling characteristics, tyre wear patterns and steering response on corners.
• Precision-Engineered Suspension Component — As part of Traxxas's suspension system, these carriers are manufactured to exacting tolerances, ensuring that wheel alignment remains consistent and that your RC car handles predictably in all driving conditions.
• Easy Installation — These carriers are straightforward to install as replacement parts, making them ideal for DIY maintenance and repair without requiring professional workshop equipment or expertise.
• Essential for Performance Maintenance — Replacing worn or damaged stub axle carriers is one of the most important suspension maintenance tasks for keeping your RC model performing at its best, particularly if you've experienced impacts or noticed handling changes.

Technical Performance

Stub axle carriers are critical structural components within your RC suspension system, and the TRX5555 pair maintains the precise engineering standards that Traxxas is renowned for in the RC hobby industry. These carriers form the connection point between your wheel hubs and the main suspension structure, and they must be manufactured to exact tolerances to ensure that suspension geometry remains consistent and that handling characteristics remain predictable. The 1.5 degree toe-in specification built into these carriers is a key suspension alignment parameter that affects how your RC car's front wheels point relative to the centre line of the vehicle. Proper toe-in improves steering response, reduces tyre scrubbing and helps achieve balanced handling characteristics across a wide range of driving conditions. When suspension components become worn, damaged or bent from impacts during off-road driving or racing, replacing them with genuine OEM parts like the Traxxas TRX5555 ensures that your vehicle's suspension geometry returns to factory specification. The carriers are engineered from durable materials designed to withstand the stresses of RC driving, including cornering forces, impact loads from jumps and rough terrain, and the continuous movement cycles that occur during normal use. Whether you're maintaining a Traxxas RC buggy, truck, or crawler model, having access to genuine replacement carriers means you can keep your vehicle in top condition and maintain the performance that made you choose Traxxas in the first place.

What's in the Box

• Rear left stub axle carrier
• Rear right stub axle carrier

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are stub axle carriers and why do I need them? — Stub axle carriers are critical suspension components that connect your RC model's wheel hubs to the main suspension structure. They maintain proper wheel alignment and directly affect your vehicle's handling, stability and cornering performance. Over time, these components can become worn or damaged from impacts and rough terrain, requiring replacement to restore factory performance and handling characteristics.
• Will the TRX5555 fit my Traxxas RC model? — These carriers are genuine Traxxas OEM components and are designed to fit Traxxas models that use this specific suspension specification. To confirm compatibility with your particular Traxxas vehicle, check your model's documentation or contact our expert team at RC Model Shop, and we'll ensure you have the correct parts for your setup.
• What does the 1.5 degree toe-in specification mean? — Toe-in refers to the angle at which your RC model's wheels point relative to the centre line of the vehicle. The 1.5 degree toe-in engineered into these carriers is a suspension alignment specification that optimises steering response, reduces tyre wear, and helps achieve balanced handling across various driving conditions and surfaces.
• How do I install these stub axle carriers? — These are replacement suspension components that can be installed by removing the old carriers and fitting the new TRX5555 pair in their place. The installation process is straightforward and doesn't require specialised equipment or professional workshop facilities, making them ideal for DIY maintenance at home.
• How often do I need to replace stub axle carriers? — Under normal driving conditions, quality OEM carriers should last a considerable time. However, you should replace them if you notice suspension damage, bent or twisted components, or if your RC model's handling characteristics have changed noticeably. Regular suspension inspections help identify wear before problems develop.
• Are these the correct parts for my RC buggy? — The Traxxas TRX5555 are rear stub axle carriers. Ensure you're replacing rear suspension components, not front components, as some Traxxas models use different carrier specifications for front and rear suspension geometry. Our RC Model Shop team can help you identify the correct parts for your specific model.
• Why buy genuine Traxxas parts instead of aftermarket alternatives? — Genuine OEM components like the TRX5555 are engineered to Traxxas specifications and ensure perfect compatibility with your model, maintaining factory performance and suspension geometry. This guarantees that your RC car handles exactly as the engineers intended and that parts fit perfectly without modification.

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 Carriers, stub axle (Rear) (left & right) TRX5555 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.