Overview
The FTX Tracer Wheelie Bar Assembly (FTX9783) is an essential chassis upgrade for owners of the FTX Tracer 1/16 scale monster truck and truggy models, as well as the BlackZon Slyder range. This purpose-built wheelie bar assembly is designed to prevent unwanted front-wheel lift during aggressive acceleration, keeping your RC truck planted firmly on the ground for improved stability and control. Whether you're a serious basher enjoying high-speed runs or a weekend enthusiast pushing your RC car to its limits, a quality wheelie bar assembly makes a significant difference to handling characteristics and overall driving experience.
The wheelie bar is a critical component for 1/16 scale monster trucks and truggies, especially models like the FTX Tracer that deliver impressive power and torque. During hard acceleration, these vehicles naturally want to rotate backwards, lifting the front wheels off the ground—a phenomenon known as wheelying. Without proper wheelie control, this can lead to flips, loss of traction, and diminished performance. The FTX Tracer Wheelie Bar Assembly directly addresses this issue, providing the mechanical support needed to maintain optimal weight distribution and traction throughout acceleration bursts. This makes it an ideal upgrade for anyone serious about getting the best performance from their ready to run RC truck.
At RC Model Shop, we stock genuine FTX hop-up parts and upgrade components for the full range of FTX vehicles. The FTX Tracer Wheelie Bar Assembly is engineered to OEM specifications, ensuring perfect fitment and reliability with every use. Whether you've just purchased a new FTX Tracer RTR kit or you're looking to enhance an existing model, this wheelie bar assembly is a worthwhile investment that will transform your vehicle's acceleration characteristics and stability on rough terrain.
Key Features
- Purpose-Built Wheelie Bar Design — This assembly is specifically engineered for the FTX Tracer 1/16 scale range, including both monster truck and truggy variants, ensuring optimal fitment and performance characteristics that are precisely matched to your vehicle's weight distribution and power delivery.
- Cross-Model Compatibility — Beyond the FTX Tracer range, this wheelie bar assembly is also fully compatible with the entire BlackZon Slyder lineup, including both monster truck and stadium truck variants in all available colours, giving you versatility across multiple chassis platforms.
- Prevents Wheelying Under Hard Acceleration — The assembly effectively prevents the front wheels from lifting off the ground during aggressive throttle application, maintaining traction and stability when you're pushing your RC car to its maximum performance potential.
- Improves Vehicle Stability — By keeping the chassis planted during acceleration, the wheelie bar improves overall handling stability and reduces the risk of uncontrolled flips or rollovers during high-speed runs on loose or uneven terrain.
- Genuine FTX Engineering — As an official FTX hop-up component manufactured to OEM specifications, this wheelie bar assembly meets the same quality standards as the vehicles it's designed for, ensuring durability and reliable performance through countless bashing sessions.
- Easy Installation — The assembly integrates seamlessly with existing FTX Tracer and BlackZon Slyder chassis, with straightforward fitment that requires no modifications or complex adjustments to your vehicle.
- Affordable Performance Upgrade — At an excellent value price point, this wheelie bar assembly delivers significant performance improvements without requiring major investment, making it a practical upgrade for serious RC enthusiasts.
Technical Performance
The FTX Tracer Wheelie Bar Assembly is engineered with precision to address the specific performance characteristics of 1/16 scale monster trucks and truggies. When these vehicles deliver power to the ground during acceleration, the rotational forces generated can easily lift the front axle—a common challenge across the entire 1/16 ready to run RC truck category. This wheelie bar assembly works by providing rear support that resists this forward rotation, keeping the chassis level and maintaining consistent weight on all four tyres. The design accounts for the specific weight distribution, suspension geometry and power characteristics of the FTX Tracer monster truck and truggy platforms, as well as the compatible BlackZon Slyder models. By maintaining proper weight distribution during acceleration, the wheelie bar improves grip, reduces wheel spin, and allows the vehicle to achieve faster acceleration without losing traction. This is particularly beneficial when running on low-grip surfaces such as grass, carpet or dust, where traction is already challenging. The assembly contributes to more predictable handling characteristics across various terrain types, making it an essential component for anyone looking to optimise their FTX Tracer or BlackZon Slyder performance. Installation is straightforward and does not require any modification to the existing chassis or suspension geometry.
What's in the Box
- FTX Tracer Wheelie Bar Assembly (complete unit ready to install)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a wheelie bar and why do I need one on my FTX Tracer? — A wheelie bar is a support structure mounted to the rear of the chassis that prevents the front wheels from lifting off the ground during acceleration. When powerful 1/16 scale RC monster trucks like the FTX Tracer apply full throttle, the rotational forces can cause the front end to lift, reducing traction and stability. The wheelie bar resists this rotation, keeping your truck planted for improved acceleration, better grip, and reduced risk of flips. If you're noticing your FTX Tracer wheelying excessively during hard acceleration runs, installing this assembly will immediately transform its performance characteristics.
- Is this wheelie bar assembly compatible with my BlackZon Slyder? — Yes, this FTX Tracer Wheelie Bar Assembly is fully compatible with all BlackZon Slyder models, including both the monster truck and stadium truck variants in all colour options. The assembly features cross-platform compatibility whilst maintaining optimal performance characteristics for each vehicle type.
- How difficult is installation of the FTX Tracer Wheelie Bar Assembly? — Installation is straightforward and does not require any special tools or chassis modifications. The assembly mounts securely to the existing FTX Tracer or BlackZon Slyder chassis using the standard mounting points. Most RC enthusiasts can complete installation in under 15 minutes, making it one of the quickest performance upgrades you can perform on your vehicle.
- Will a wheelie bar slow my FTX Tracer down? — No, a wheelie bar does not reduce top speed or overall performance. In fact, by improving traction during acceleration and preventing energy-wasting wheelies, the assembly can actually help your truck accelerate more effectively and achieve better overall performance. The wheelie bar ensures that the power being generated by your motor is transferred to the ground efficiently, rather than being wasted lifting the front wheels into the air.
- What other FTX Tracer hop-ups and upgrades should I consider alongside this wheelie bar? — The FTX Tracer range includes numerous performance upgrade options across suspension, drivetrain, electronics and chassis components. The wheelie bar is an excellent starting point, and many users also upgrade suspension components, add reinforced driveshafts, or improve tyre selection to match their specific driving style and terrain preferences. Browse the full FTX Tracer Options category to see the complete range of available upgrades.
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 FTX Tracer Wheelie Bar Assembly FTX9783 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: Wheelie Bar Assembly
- Manufacturer: FTX
- Model Number: FTX9783
- EAN: 5056135730980
- Scale: 1/16
- Tune-Up Classification: Chassis upgrade
- Primary Vehicle Compatibility: FTX Tracer 1/16 4WD Monster Truck (all colours including blue, red, orange, yellow)
- Secondary Vehicle Compatibility: FTX Tracer 1/16 4WD Truggy (all colours including green, red, orange, yellow)
- Extended Compatibility: BlackZon Slyder MT 1/16 Monster Truck (all colours: green, blue, red, orange, yellow, gold)
- Extended Compatibility: BlackZon Slyder ST 1/16 Stadium Truck (all colours: gold, green, blue, red, orange, yellow)
- Installation: No chassis modifications required
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