Overview
The Traxxas Aluminium Center Driveshaft TRX10855X is an essential upgrade component for RC enthusiasts looking to enhance their Traxxas RC models with advanced drivetrain options. This precision-engineered aluminium driveshaft represents a significant upgrade over standard steel alternatives, offering improved performance, reduced weight and superior durability for competitive and recreational RC driving. Whether you're a seasoned RC car UK competitor or a dedicated weekend basher, this component opens up exciting customisation possibilities for your Traxxas vehicle and allows you to unlock the full potential of optional performance upgrades.
Designed specifically to accommodate premium Traxxas upgrade components, the aluminium center driveshaft is shorter than the standard driveshaft, making it the perfect choice when you're planning to install either the optional 10758 slipper clutch or the 10760-series center differential. This component is essential for serious RC enthusiasts who want to fine-tune their drivetrain performance and achieve that competitive edge. The aluminium construction delivers weight savings compared to steel alternatives, which translates directly into improved acceleration, handling response and overall vehicle dynamics that RC drivers across the UK have come to expect from quality upgrades.
Installation of the Traxxas Aluminium Center Driveshaft TRX10855X is straightforward for anyone with basic RC maintenance knowledge, and it's compatible with a range of Traxxas models designed for this upgrade path. The component has been engineered to exact Traxxas specifications, ensuring perfect fitment and reliable operation when used as part of your drivetrain upgrade strategy. If you're ready to take your RC experience to the next level and explore the possibilities of advanced drivetrain customisation, this aluminium driveshaft is the foundation you need.
Key Features
- Aluminium Construction — Manufactured from lightweight aluminium alloy, this driveshaft delivers significant weight reduction compared to standard steel components, directly improving your RC model's acceleration, handling response and overall performance characteristics that matter in competitive racing and spirited driving.
- Shorter Design for Upgrade Compatibility — This driveshaft is purposefully engineered shorter than the standard version to seamlessly accommodate the optional Traxxas 10758 slipper clutch or the advanced 10760-series center differential, giving you the flexibility to build exactly the drivetrain setup you want.
- Premium Material Quality — Traxxas precision engineering ensures this component meets exacting standards for durability, concentricity and balance, delivering the reliability you expect from genuine Traxxas parts when used in your RC vehicle.
- Performance-Focused Design — The aluminium construction and optimised length make this driveshaft an ideal choice for RC drivers who want to maximise drivetrain efficiency and responsiveness in their Traxxas models, whether for track racing or general hobby use.
- Genuine Traxxas Component — As an official Traxxas spare part, this driveshaft is engineered to work seamlessly with Traxxas models and upgrade components, providing the quality assurance and compatibility guarantee that comes with genuine manufacturer parts.
Technical Performance
The Traxxas Aluminium Center Driveshaft TRX10855X represents a carefully engineered upgrade component designed to integrate with Traxxas's advanced drivetrain ecosystem. The aluminium material selection is critical to the component's performance benefits—aluminium delivers approximately 35-40% weight reduction compared to steel alternatives, which directly translates into improved acceleration response and reduced rotational inertia in your RC model. This weight saving may seem marginal in absolute terms, but when applied to a moving component like a centre driveshaft, the performance difference becomes immediately noticeable in acceleration characteristics, handling response and energy efficiency. The shorter length of this component (compared to the standard driveshaft) is precisely engineered to accommodate either the Traxxas 10758 slipper clutch, which provides adjustable torque limiting for traction control, or the 10760-series center differential, which offers advanced weight distribution and cornering performance improvements. When installing this driveshaft, it is mandatory that you also use the differential pinion gear 10862, which has been specifically engineered to work with this shorter driveshaft length and the upgraded drivetrain components. This requirement ensures perfect mesh geometry, optimal power transmission and reliable operation under all driving conditions. The component is manufactured to Traxxas's recognised quality standards and represents the engineering precision that makes Traxxas a leading choice for RC enthusiasts across the UK and beyond.
What's in the Box
- Traxxas Aluminium Center Driveshaft TRX10855X
What You Need to Complete
- Differential Pinion Gear 10862 (mandatory when using this aluminium driveshaft)
- Optional: Traxxas 10758 Slipper Clutch (to take full advantage of the shorter driveshaft length)
- Optional: Traxxas 10760-Series Center Differential (for advanced drivetrain tuning)
- Compatible Traxxas RC model designed to accept this driveshaft upgrade
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Traxxas Aluminium Center Driveshaft TRX10855X designed to do? — This component is a shorter aluminium driveshaft specifically engineered to replace the standard driveshaft in Traxxas models when you're upgrading to advanced drivetrain components such as the 10758 slipper clutch or 10760-series center differential. The aluminium construction provides weight savings and improved performance compared to steel alternatives, and the shorter length is essential for proper fitment when using these optional upgrades.
- Do I need anything else to install this driveshaft? — Yes, when you install the Traxxas Aluminium Center Driveshaft TRX10855X, you must also use the Traxxas differential pinion gear 10862. This component has been specifically engineered to work with the shorter driveshaft length and ensures proper mesh geometry and reliable operation. Without the correct pinion gear, the driveshaft will not function correctly in your RC model.
- What are the performance benefits of upgrading to an aluminium driveshaft? — Aluminium driveshafts deliver several performance advantages over standard steel components. The primary benefit is weight reduction, which improves acceleration response, reduces rotational inertia and enhances overall handling characteristics. Additionally, aluminium provides excellent durability for competitive and high-performance applications, and the upgrade path it enables (through slipper clutch or center differential compatibility) opens up advanced tuning possibilities for serious RC enthusiasts.
- Is this driveshaft suitable for all Traxxas models? — No, this specific driveshaft is designed for Traxxas models that are engineered to accept this upgrade component. Because it is shorter than the standard driveshaft and designed specifically for optional upgrade components, it will only fit correctly in compatible models. Check your Traxxas model's documentation to verify compatibility before purchasing.
- What is the difference between this aluminium driveshaft and the standard steel driveshaft? — The key differences are material construction, length and upgrade compatibility. This aluminium version is lighter than steel, delivering better acceleration and handling response. It is also shorter than the standard driveshaft, which is essential when you want to install the optional 10758 slipper clutch or 10760-series center differential. If you're not planning to use these advanced upgrade components, the standard driveshaft may be appropriate for your setup.
- Is this a genuine Traxxas component? — Yes, the TRX10855X is an official Traxxas spare part manufactured to the brand's recognised quality standards. Purchasing genuine Traxxas components ensures compatibility, reliability and the performance benefits you expect from the manufacturer's engineering specifications.
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 Aluminium Center Driveshaft TRX10855X 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.
- Manufacturer: Traxxas
- Part Number: TRX10855X
- EAN Code: 020334072818
- Component Type: Aluminium Center Driveshaft
- Spare Part Category: Drivetrain Spares
- Material: Aluminium alloy
- Design: Shorter than standard driveshaft
- Compatibility: Designed for Traxxas models with optional 10758 slipper clutch or 10760-series center differential
- Required Companion Part: Differential Pinion Gear 10862 (mandatory)
- Optional Upgrades: Traxxas 10758 Slipper Clutch, Traxxas 10760-Series Center Differential
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