TRX8870G

Overview

The Traxxas Fairlead, winch, aluminium (Green-anodised) TRX8870G is a premium scale accessory designed to enhance your 1/10 scale RC crawler setup with authentic winch functionality and striking visual appeal. Whether you're an experienced RC enthusiast looking to upgrade your TRX-4 or TRX-6 trail truck, or someone discovering the world of scale crawling for the first time, this green-anodised aluminium fairlead represents genuine Traxxas engineering and attention to detail. The fairlead works in conjunction with Traxxas' Pro Scale Winch system, which delivers up to ten pounds of pulling power through a rugged steel hook deployed on four feet of high-strength line, making it an essential companion piece for serious scale trail crawling and recovery scenarios on the track or field.

Fairleads are critical components in winch systems, serving as the directional guide for winch cable and rope, ensuring smooth operation and protection of the line during extension and retraction. This green-anodised aluminium construction provides a perfect balance of lightweight durability and visual impact, complementing modern RC crawler builds with its vibrant, eye-catching finish. Unlike generic fairleads, this is an officially engineered Traxxas component, meaning it maintains perfect fitment tolerances and integrates seamlessly with genuine Traxxas Pro Scale Winch systems, ensuring reliable performance across multiple trail sessions and recovery operations.

At RC Model Shop, we stock this genuine Traxxas fairlead for customers building or upgrading their 1/10 scale RC crawler. The green-anodised finish is one of several colour options available in the Traxxas aluminium upgrade range, allowing you to customise your rig's appearance whilst maintaining factory geometry and proven performance credentials. If you're serious about scale realism and functionality in your ready to run RC crawler, this fairlead is a must-have addition that transforms your truck into a fully equipped trail rescue platform.

Key Features

• Genuine Traxxas Engineering — This is an officially licensed Traxxas component manufactured to strict quality standards, ensuring perfect compatibility with genuine Pro Scale Winch systems and Traxxas front bumpers without modification or compromise. Authentic Traxxas parts maintain factory geometry for proven performance that you can rely on.
• Premium Aluminium Construction — Machined from high-quality aluminium, this fairlead combines superior stiffness with minimal weight addition to your crawler, maintaining the balance and handling characteristics your TRX-4 or TRX-6 was engineered to deliver whilst adding rock-solid durability that outlasts plastic alternatives.
• Green-Anodised Finish — The vibrant green-anodised colour provides excellent corrosion resistance and UV protection, ensuring your fairlead maintains its stunning appearance through countless trail sessions, mud, water, and weathering without fading or requiring special maintenance.
• Perfect Winch Cable Guidance — The fairlead's precisely engineered shape guides the winch line smoothly during extension and retraction, protecting the high-strength rope from fraying, kinking or damage whilst ensuring consistent, reliable winch operation every time you deploy it for recovery or trail challenges.
• Compatible with Multiple Bumper Systems — This fairlead works seamlessly with front bumpers #8865, 8866, 8867, 8869, or 9224, giving you flexibility in your build choices and allowing integration with various TRX-4 and TRX-6 models including the 2021 Ford Bronco, classic 1979 Chevy Blazer, Mercedes-Benz G 63, and modern Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne High Trail Edition variants.
• Scale Realism Enhancement — For serious scale crawlers and competition-focused builds, this fairlead contributes to authentic visual presentation of your RC truck as a fully equipped trail rescue vehicle, complete with functional winch recovery capability that impresses at the track or during off-road adventures.
• Lightweight Design — Despite its rigid aluminium construction, the fairlead is engineered to add minimal weight to your truck's front end, preserving the carefully balanced weight distribution that Traxxas engineers into every TRX-4 and TRX-6 platform for optimal climbing and crawling performance.
• Part of Traxxas Aluminium Upgrade Range — This component is one of many machined-aluminium upgrade options available for TRX-4 and TRX-6 trucks, allowing you to progressively upgrade your rig's components whilst maintaining perfect compatibility and factory-proven performance geometry.

Technical Performance

The Traxxas Fairlead represents precision machining in service of scale trail crawling functionality. Machined from premium 6061-T6 aluminium and finished in vibrant green-anodised coating, this fairlead integrates with the Pro Scale Winch system that delivers impressive pulling power and scale-realistic line deployment. The green-anodised finish provides not just visual impact but genuine functional benefits: anodisation creates a hard, protective oxide layer that resists corrosion from mud, water, salt and weathering whilst maintaining the brilliant colour through extended use. The fairlead's geometry is precisely computer-machined to Traxxas specifications, ensuring perfect alignment with the winch line path and compatible bumper systems. This component is engineered for 1/10 scale TRX-4 and TRX-6 crawlers, vehicles recognised as the best-selling scale trail platforms on the market due to their outstanding performance capabilities and vast accessory ecosystems. When combined with the optional Pro Scale Winch (which features a powerful motor delivering up to ten pounds of pulling force, a rugged steel hook, four feet of high-strength line, and fob-style remote control), this fairlead ensures smooth, consistent cable deployment. The lightweight aluminium construction maintains the factory weight distribution and geometry that Traxxas engineers into every platform, preserving suspension characteristics and climbing ability whilst adding the visual and functional elements of a full-scale trail rescue vehicle to your RC crawler build.

What's in the Box

• Traxxas Fairlead, winch, aluminium (Green-anodised) TRX8870G

What You Need to Complete

• Compatible TRX-4 or TRX-6 RC crawler (such as 2021 Ford Bronco, 1979 Chevy Blazer, Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne High Trail Edition, Mercedes-Benz G 63, Ford F-150 Ranger XLT High Trail Edition, Nissan Pathfinder SE-V6, or TRX-4 Defender)
• Compatible front bumper (#8865, #8866, #8867, #8869, or #9224)
• Traxxas Pro Scale Winch system (sold separately) to complete the functional winch setup
• Basic tools for installation (screwdrivers as required by bumper system)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which Traxxas RC crawlers is this fairlead compatible with? — This fairlead works with TRX-4 and TRX-6 scale crawlers when paired with compatible front bumpers. Specific compatible models include the 2021 Ford Bronco, 1979 Chevy Blazer, Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne High Trail Edition (available in Red, Metallic Copper, Blue, Black, Metallic Silver, and Metallic Blue), Ford F-150 Ranger XLT High Trail Edition, 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer High Trail Edition, Nissan Pathfinder SE-V6, TRX-4 Defender (in Red, Silver, Green, and Sand), and TRX-4 Sport models. You must use one of the specified compatible bumpers (#8865, #8866, #8867, #8869, or #9224) for proper installation.
• Do I need the Traxxas Pro Scale Winch to use this fairlead? — Yes, this fairlead is designed to work with the Traxxas Pro Scale Winch system, which is sold separately. The winch provides the functional recovery capability (up to ten pounds of pulling power), whilst the fairlead guides the line and completes the system. Together they create an authentic, fully functional scale winch setup for your TRX crawler.
• What makes the green-anodised finish special? — Anodisation is an electrochemical process that creates a hard, protective oxide layer on the aluminium surface. This process provides excellent corrosion resistance against mud, water, salt spray and weathering whilst maintaining vibrant colour through years of trail use. The green anodising offers visual customisation options alongside genuine protection, setting your crawler apart from standard models.
• Can this fairlead be used with other RC winch systems? — This fairlead is specifically engineered by Traxxas for the Pro Scale Winch system and compatible Traxxas bumper assemblies. Whilst the physical shape might accommodate other winch systems, Traxxas makes no warranty for compatibility with non-Traxxas winch products, and fitment tolerances are optimised exclusively for genuine Traxxas winch platforms.
• Is this a scale replica or a functional component? — This fairlead is both: it provides authentic visual enhancement to your scale crawler rig whilst serving genuine functional duty as part of the Pro Scale Winch system. The fairlead guides the high-strength line during extension and retraction, protecting the rope and ensuring smooth, consistent winch operation for trail recovery and obstacle assistance.
• What colour options are available in the Traxxas aluminium fairlead range? — Traxxas manufactures this fairlead in five colour options: green-anodised (this model, TRX8870G), red-anodised, blue-anodised, charcoal grey, and additional finishes, allowing you to match your personal style or coordinate with other aluminium upgrades on your crawler like portal housings, caster blocks, and axle components.
• Will this fairlead affect my crawler's performance or handling? — No. The fairlead is engineered to be lightweight and integrates with existing bumper systems without altering your truck's balance, weight distribution or suspension geometry. Traxxas designs all aluminium upgrades to maintain factory-proven performance characteristics whilst adding durability and visual impact.
• How is this fairlead installed? — Installation depends on your specific front bumper (#8865, #8866, #8867, #8869, or #9224). The fairlead mounts securely to the bumper system using fasteners. Consult your bumper manual for specific installation steps, or visit the Traxxas accessories page for your particular TRX-4 or TRX-6 model variant for detailed installation guidance.

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 Fairlead, winch, aluminium (Green-anodised) (use with front bumpers #8865, 8866, 8867, 8869, or 9224) TRX8870G 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.