Traxxas 6061-T6 Aluminium Caster Blocks C-Hubs Blue Anodised TRX10932-BLUE

Overview

Upgrade your Traxxas Funco Motorsports Pro Scale 8S sand car with these premium blue-anodised aluminium caster blocks (C-hubs), engineered to deliver exceptional durability and performance. The Traxxas Caster blocks TRX10932-BLUE represent a significant enhancement over standard plastic components, utilising 6061-T6 aluminium construction to take an already proven design and ratchet up the toughness that serious RC enthusiasts demand. Whether you're running your sand car at the track or bashing across rough terrain, these aluminium C-hubs are precision-engineered to maintain perfect steering and suspension geometry, ensuring your RC car UK stays responsive and predictable through every corner and jump.

For anyone serious about their RC hobby in the UK, whether you're a seasoned competitor, weekend basher, or upgrading from a stock setup, these caster blocks represent a smart investment in durability. The brilliant blue-anodised finish doesn't just look fantastic on your RC sand car—it's a protective barrier that resists corrosion and wear, adding genuine style to your machine whilst maintaining the high performance characteristics that Traxxas is renowned for globally. These are genuine factory components designed specifically for the Traxxas Funco Motorsports Pro Scale 8S 2WD Electric Sand Car, ensuring perfect fitment and compatibility.

The meticulous machining process that goes into these aluminium caster blocks ensures that steering geometry and suspension characteristics are preserved to perfection. Each hub is carefully machined from a solid block of 6061-T6 aluminium, which is known throughout the RC and engineering world for its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and machinability. This is the same aerospace-grade aluminium used in professional RC racing, meaning you're getting competition-grade components at a realistic price point.

Key Features

• 6061-T6 Aluminium Construction — These caster blocks are manufactured from genuine 6061-T6 aluminium, a premium aerospace-grade material that offers superior strength and durability compared to standard plastic C-hubs, whilst maintaining a lightweight profile that doesn't compromise handling or performance characteristics of your RC sand car.
• Blue-Anodised Finish — The brilliant blue-anodised coating provides both aesthetic appeal and functional protection, creating a hard, corrosion-resistant surface that stands up to the rigours of sand racing, salt water exposure, and general outdoor use whilst maintaining the professional two-tone styling that makes your machine stand out.
• Precision Machining — Each caster block is carefully machined from a solid block of aluminium to preserve exact steering and suspension geometry, ensuring that your RC vehicle maintains predictable handling characteristics and optimal performance characteristics across all driving conditions.
• Left and Right Pair Included — This package includes both left and right caster blocks, providing complete front suspension upgrade capability for your compatible Traxxas sand car model in a single purchase.
• Threadlock-Equipped Fasteners — The package includes 3x8mm cap head screws (6 pieces) pre-treated with threadlock, ensuring that fasteners remain secure even under the vibration and impact stresses of high-performance RC sand car operation without requiring separate threadlock compound application.
• Factory OEM Component — As genuine Traxxas factory parts, these caster blocks ensure perfect fitment and compatibility with your Traxxas Funco Motorsports Pro Scale models, with no modification or fitting adapters required.

Technical Performance

The Traxxas Caster blocks TRX10932-BLUE represent a quantum leap in suspension performance and durability when compared to standard plastic alternatives. Constructed from 6061-T6 aluminium—the same material specification used in professional racing applications and aerospace engineering—these components deliver superior strength whilst maintaining a lightweight profile that doesn't negatively impact your RC sand car's acceleration or handling characteristics. The aluminium construction provides approximately five times greater rigidity than plastic alternatives, which directly translates to more consistent steering response, better cornering precision, and improved overall vehicle control. The precision machining process ensures that suspension geometry is maintained to exacting tolerances, preserving the carefully engineered steering angle, camber, and caster settings that Traxxas engineers designed for optimal performance on the Funco Motorsports platform. The blue-anodised finish applied to these hubs isn't purely cosmetic—anodising creates a hard oxide layer that provides genuine corrosion resistance, making these components ideal for sand racing applications where salt water and abrasive sand particles present constant challenges to component longevity. Each package includes six 3x8mm cap head screws with integrated threadlock compound, ensuring that your caster blocks remain securely fastened throughout extended driving sessions without fastener loosening caused by vibration.

What's in the Box

• Caster blocks (C-hubs), left and right pair
• 3x8mm cap head screws with threadlock (6 pieces)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are these caster blocks compatible with my Traxxas sand car? — Yes, the TRX10932-BLUE caster blocks are specifically engineered for and compatible with the Traxxas Funco Motorsports Pro Scale 8S 2WD Electric Sand Car in red, blue, orange, and green colour variants. If you own a different Traxxas model, you may need alternative components—contact RC Model Shop for compatibility confirmation.
• What is the difference between aluminium and plastic caster blocks? — Aluminium caster blocks like these offer significantly superior durability, rigidity, and corrosion resistance compared to plastic alternatives. The 6061-T6 aluminium construction provides approximately five times greater strength, better precision geometry retention under load, and enhanced resistance to impact damage. Aluminium also maintains its performance characteristics across a wider temperature range and resists wear from sand abrasion far more effectively than plastic. For serious RC racers and enthusiasts in the UK pushing their sand cars to the limit, aluminium upgrades are considered essential for reliability.
• Will these caster blocks improve my RC sand car's performance? — Yes, upgrading to aluminium caster blocks will improve several performance characteristics. The superior rigidity provides more consistent and responsive steering feel, better cornering precision, improved suspension geometry consistency under load, and enhanced overall vehicle control. You'll notice sharper handling response and more predictable behaviour, particularly during high-speed cornering and aggressive driving. The improvement is especially noticeable when comparing to worn plastic originals.
• Do I need threadlock compound if I'm using these screws? — No, the 3x8mm cap head screws included in this package are pre-treated with threadlock compound, so you don't need to apply additional threadlock product. Simply install the screws and they will resist vibration-induced loosening throughout your driving sessions.
• Are these left and right specific? — Yes, these caster blocks are manufactured as left and right specific components to maintain correct steering geometry and suspension characteristics. The package includes both left and right units, so you receive a complete pair suitable for front suspension installation.
• Will the blue-anodised finish scratch easily? — The anodised finish is relatively durable and resistant to minor scuffs, but it can be scratched with sufficient force—this is normal for anodised components. The anodising provides excellent corrosion protection, which is particularly important for sand racing applications. Minor cosmetic scratches do not affect performance or corrosion protection, as the underlying aluminium remains protected by the anodising process.

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 Caster blocks (c-hubs), 6061-T6 aluminium (blue-anodised), left & right, 3x8mm BCS (with threadlock) (6) TRX10932-BLUE 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.