Overview
The Traxxas Shock tower, front (left & right halves) TRX8938X is an essential replacement chassis spare part for serious RC enthusiasts who own Traxxas Maxx Slash 1/8 scale short course trucks. Whether you're a competitive racer, a weekend basher, or an RC car UK hobbyist who demands the very best in performance and durability, this genuine Traxxas component ensures your vehicle maintains peak structural integrity and handling characteristics. The shock tower is a critical structural element of your RC truck's chassis, providing the mounting points and support structure for your suspension system and front shocks.
This is a direct replacement part manufactured to the exact same standards as the original equipment fitted to new Traxxas Maxx Slash vehicles. If you've damaged your front shock tower through impacts, crashes, or aggressive driving, or simply want to have spare parts on hand for maintenance and repairs, this genuine Traxxas component is the perfect solution. Available as left and right halves, this shock tower allows you to fully restore your vehicle's suspension geometry and ensure consistent, predictable handling on any terrain, from loose dirt tracks to concrete skid pans.
RC Model Shop stocks genuine Traxxas spare parts for all the latest ready to run RC vehicles and competition-grade kits. We understand that RC car enthusiasts need reliable, authentic components that maintain the performance and longevity of their investment. Whether you're maintaining a brushless RC truck or preparing for the next event, having access to OEM Traxxas spares like this shock tower ensures you can keep your vehicle in peak condition.
Key Features
- Left and Right Halves Included — This shock tower comes as a complete set of both left and right halves, allowing you to fully replace a damaged or worn front shock tower assembly without needing to source two separate parts.
- Genuine Traxxas OEM Component — Manufactured to the exact specifications of the original equipment, this shock tower ensures perfect fitment and maintains the design performance characteristics that Traxxas engineers built into the Maxx Slash platform.
- Perfect Replacement for Maxx Slash Models — Designed specifically for the Traxxas Maxx Slash 1/8 4WD 6S brushless short course truck, this shock tower maintains the suspension geometry and handling balance of your vehicle across all colour variants and editions.
- Structural Integrity — The shock tower provides crucial mounting points for your front suspension and shock absorbers, ensuring that impacts and stresses are properly distributed throughout the chassis frame rather than concentrated in one area.
- Easy Installation — As a straightforward replacement component, installation is quick and straightforward, making this an ideal part to keep in your spares box for rapid repairs during events or practice sessions.
- Maintains Factory Performance — Using genuine OEM parts ensures that your RC short course truck maintains the suspension geometry, handling characteristics and performance balance that Traxxas designed into the vehicle.
Technical Performance
The Traxxas Shock tower, front (left & right halves) represents the same engineering excellence and build quality that Traxxas is recognised for across all their brushless RC trucks and off-road vehicles. This component forms a critical part of the chassis structure on the Maxx Slash 1/8 4WD 6S brushless short course truck, a high-performance platform that combines aggressive styling with serious durability for both racing and recreational bashing. The shock tower's design ensures proper suspension geometry maintenance, which is essential for consistent handling and predictable cornering behaviour during high-speed runs. The left and right halves work together to create a rigid mounting structure that supports the front shock absorbers and maintains the correct ride height and suspension travel throughout the vehicle's operational range. Whether you're pushing your brushless RC truck to the limit on a competitive track or enjoying casual backyard bashing sessions, this genuine Traxxas replacement ensures your suspension system functions exactly as the engineers intended. The materials and construction methods used in manufacturing this shock tower match the original specification, guaranteeing compatibility with all other Maxx Slash components and ensuring that replacing this part will not affect the handling balance or performance characteristics of your vehicle.
What's in the Box
- Front shock tower left half
- Front shock tower right half
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this shock tower compatible with my Traxxas Maxx Slash? — Yes, this genuine Traxxas component (part number TRX8938X) is designed specifically as a replacement part for the Traxxas Maxx Slash 1/8 4WD 6S brushless short course truck, including all colour variants such as Blue, Rock N Roll, Red, and Green editions.
- What does the shock tower do on an RC truck? — The shock tower provides the mounting structure for your front suspension system and shock absorbers. It's a critical chassis component that maintains proper suspension geometry, supports suspension travel, and ensures that the front end of your vehicle maintains correct ride height and handling characteristics during operation.
- When would I need to replace my shock tower? — You should consider replacing your shock tower if it becomes cracked, bent, or damaged following a significant impact or crash. Additionally, if you notice changes in your vehicle's handling, uneven wear on tyres, or visible damage to the shock tower structure, replacement may be necessary to restore factory performance.
- Will replacing the shock tower affect my truck's handling? — No, replacing with this genuine OEM Traxxas component will restore your truck's handling to factory specifications. Using original parts ensures that suspension geometry remains correct and your vehicle handles exactly as the Traxxas engineers designed it to perform.
- Is this suitable for competitive racing? — Absolutely. Many competitive RC racers in the UK keep spare shock towers on hand as part of their spares kit because this component can be damaged during high-speed competition. Using genuine OEM parts ensures your vehicle is always at peak performance for racing and competition events.
- Do I need any special tools to install this shock tower? — Installation requires basic RC tools and knowledge of your Maxx Slash's assembly. If you're unfamiliar with chassis work, our team at RC Model Shop can provide guidance and support to help you complete the installation correctly.
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, front (left & right halves) TRX8938X 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.
- Product Type: Front shock tower chassis spare part
- Brand: Traxxas
- Model Number: TRX8938X
- EAN Code: 020334025302
- Contents: Left and right front shock tower halves
- Spare Part Category: Chassis spares
- Compatible Vehicles: Traxxas Maxx Slash 1/8 4WD 6S Brushless Short Course Truck
- Compatible Model Variants: TRX102076-4-BLUE (Blue), TRX102076-4-RNR (Rock N Roll), TRX102076-4-RED (Red), TRX102076-4-GRN (Green)
- Vehicle Scale: 1/8
- Vehicle Drive System: 4WD
- Vehicle Power System: 6S Brushless
- Vehicle Type: Short Course Truck
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