Overview
The Traxxas Push Rod (moulded composite) (4) / Hollow Balls (8) (1/16 Slash) TRX7018 is an essential replacement and upgrade component for owners of the Traxxas Slash 1/16 scale short course truck. Whether you're maintaining your existing RC car UK model or looking to enhance the performance and durability of your suspension linkage, this OEM Traxxas spare part delivers the reliability and precision that serious RC hobbyists demand. These push rods are engineered to connect your suspension components with precision-fitted hollow ball joints, ensuring smooth operation and responsive handling across all terrains.
As a dedicated RC enthusiast in the UK, you'll appreciate that having quality spare parts on hand is essential for keeping your ready to run RC truck performing at its best. The Traxxas push rod assembly is a critical component of your suspension system, and using genuine OEM parts ensures compatibility, durability and consistent performance. Whether you're a weekend basher hitting the local track or preparing for more serious competition driving, maintaining your suspension linkage with quality components like these is fundamental to reliable operation.
This particular kit includes four moulded composite push rods and eight hollow ball joints, giving you options for replacement, tuning or simply keeping spares on hand. Traxxas has engineered these components specifically for the 1/16 Slash platform, meaning you can replace them with complete confidence that they'll integrate perfectly with your existing setup and maintain the handling characteristics your truck is renowned for.
Key Features
- Four Moulded Composite Push Rods — The push rods are manufactured from durable moulded composite material, offering an excellent balance of strength and light weight that maintains your truck's responsive handling whilst resisting wear from repeated suspension cycles and outdoor use.
- Eight Hollow Ball Joints — The package includes eight precision-engineered hollow ball joints that connect the push rods to your suspension components, allowing smooth articulation and precise movement while minimizing friction and play in the system.
- OEM Traxxas Quality — As genuine original equipment manufacturer parts, these components are engineered and tested to Traxxas specifications, ensuring they meet the exacting standards that make Traxxas one of the world's leading RC manufacturers and a trusted name in UK RC shops.
- 1/16 Scale Compatibility — These push rods and ball joints are specifically designed for the Traxxas Slash 1/16 4x4 RTR short course truck, ensuring perfect fitment and performance integration with your vehicle's suspension geometry.
- Easy Installation — The straightforward design of these components means they can be quickly removed and replaced, minimizing downtime when you need to perform maintenance or upgrades to your RC car.
- Extended Lifespan — By replacing worn or damaged push rods and ball joints, you ensure that your suspension system continues to operate at peak efficiency, improving handling response and reducing wear on other suspension components.
Technical Performance
The suspension linkage system is one of the most critical aspects of any RC vehicle's performance, and the push rods with hollow ball joints form the connection points that transmit suspension movement and allow your truck to respond dynamically to terrain changes. The moulded composite construction of these push rods offers a superior balance compared to purely plastic alternatives — they're lightweight enough to keep unsprung mass to a minimum, which improves suspension response and handling feel, whilst being strong enough to withstand the repeated stress cycles that occur during typical driving. The hollow ball joints are precisely engineered to provide smooth articulation with minimal slop, which is essential for maintaining consistent handling and ensuring that your suspension geometry remains true during driving. In the competitive world of 1/16 scale RC, where margins of performance are measured in fractions of a second and driving feel is paramount, having suspension components that operate with precision and consistency is the difference between good handling and excellent handling. These OEM Traxxas components have been specifically engineered for the Slash 1/16 platform, meaning they integrate perfectly with your truck's suspension geometry and contribute to the responsive, predictable handling that makes the Slash such a popular choice among UK RC enthusiasts and serious competitors alike.
What's in the Box
- Four moulded composite push rods
- Eight hollow ball joints
Frequently Asked Questions
- What exactly are push rods and ball joints in an RC suspension system? — Push rods are suspension links that connect your vehicle's chassis to the suspension arms, transmitting suspension movement and articulation. The hollow ball joints at each end of the push rods allow smooth, friction-free movement whilst keeping the suspension components properly aligned. Together, they're essential to your truck's handling and responsiveness.
- Why would I need to replace my push rods and ball joints? — Like all mechanical components, push rods and ball joints experience wear from repeated suspension cycles, impacts and outdoor use. Over time, they can develop play or cracks, which degrades handling feel and can eventually lead to suspension failure. Replacing them keeps your truck performing at its best.
- Will these parts fit my Traxxas Slash 1/16? — Yes, these components are specifically engineered for the Traxxas Slash 1/16 4x4 RTR short course truck and are guaranteed to fit correctly and work seamlessly with your vehicle's suspension system.
- Are these genuine Traxxas parts? — Yes, these are OEM (original equipment manufacturer) Traxxas parts, meaning they're made by Traxxas to the same specifications and quality standards as the parts that came with your truck. This ensures compatibility and reliability.
- How often should I replace my push rods and ball joints? — This depends on how frequently and intensively you drive your truck. For casual weekend bashers, replacement might be needed every few months or after heavy driving sessions. For serious competitors, having spare sets on hand is standard practice so you can maintain peak performance and have quick replacements ready if needed.
- Is this suitable for beginners? — Whilst this is a replacement part rather than a complete vehicle, it's suitable for RC enthusiasts of all levels. If you own a Traxxas Slash 1/16, having spare suspension components is sensible maintenance, and replacing them is a straightforward task that helps you develop mechanical skills.
- What's the difference between moulded composite and other push rod materials? — Moulded composite offers an excellent middle ground between pure plastic (which can be brittle) and metal (which adds weight). It provides strength, durability and light weight in a single material, making it ideal for responsive RC suspension systems.
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 Push Rod (moulded composite) (4) / Hollow Balls (8) (1/16 Slash) TRX7018 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: TRX7018
- EAN: 0020334701800
- Product Type: Push Rod Assembly with Ball Joints
- Scale: 1/16
- Quantity of Push Rods: 4
- Quantity of Hollow Ball Joints: 8
- Material: Moulded composite
- Compatibility: Traxxas Slash 1/16 4x4 RTR Short Course Truck (TRX70054-8-BLK)
- Construction: Precision-engineered suspension linkage components
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