Overview
The Fastrax Arrma Grom/Granite Aluminium Steering Rod Arms represent a premium upgrade for your 1/18 scale RC monster truck. Whether you're a seasoned RC enthusiast in the UK or someone new to the world of remote control vehicles, these precision-engineered steering components deliver enhanced durability and responsive handling characteristics that will transform your driving experience. Designed specifically for the Arrma Grom and Granite monster truck platforms, these aluminium steering rod arms offer a significant step up from standard plastic alternatives, providing the kind of performance upgrade that serious bashers and weekend warriors demand.
Built from high-quality aluminium material, these steering rod arms are engineered to withstand the rigours of aggressive driving whilst maintaining precise steering geometry. The pair format means you're getting both left and right steering components in one purchase, making this a complete steering upgrade solution. For RC car enthusiasts in the UK looking to enhance their vehicle's performance and longevity, upgrading to aluminium steering arms is one of the most effective modifications you can make. The improved rigidity of aluminium compared to plastic translates directly into better steering response, reduced play, and a more connected driving feel that makes your RC monster truck more enjoyable to bash and race.
RC Model Shop stocks genuine Fastrax products, and these steering rod arms represent the kind of quality aftermarket upgrade that separates weekend bashers from serious RC enthusiasts. Whether you're planning to upgrade your existing Arrma Grom or Granite, or you're building a competition-ready platform, these aluminium steering arms are an essential component for anyone serious about maximising their RC investment.
Key Features
- Aluminium Construction — The steering rod arms are manufactured from lightweight yet rigid aluminium alloy, which provides superior durability compared to standard plastic alternatives whilst keeping overall vehicle weight to a minimum. This material choice means your steering components will resist cracking and maintain their precision geometry even under the most demanding driving conditions.
- Precision Engineering — Fastrax has engineered these arms to exacting tolerances, ensuring perfect fit and function with your Arrma Grom or Granite monster truck. The precise dimensions guarantee correct steering geometry and responsive handling without modification or adjustment issues.
- Complete Pair Format — You receive both left and right steering rod arms in this package, making it a complete steering upgrade solution. This eliminates the need to purchase components separately and ensures matched performance on both sides of your vehicle.
- Enhanced Durability — Aluminium's superior strength characteristics mean these arms will outlast plastic counterparts by a significant margin, reducing the frequency of replacements and ultimately saving you money over the lifetime of your RC hobby.
- Improved Steering Response — The increased rigidity of aluminium reduces flex and play in the steering linkage, translating to more responsive and predictable steering input. This makes your RC monster truck feel more precise and enjoyable to drive, whether you're navigating technical courses or flat-out bashing.
- OEM Quality Upgrade — As a genuine Fastrax product, these steering rod arms meet professional standards for RC components. This is not budget aftermarket equipment but rather a recognised upgrade that serious RC enthusiasts specify for their vehicles.
Technical Performance
These aluminium steering rod arms deliver a measurable performance improvement across multiple driving dimensions. The use of aluminium as the primary material provides excellent strength-to-weight ratio characteristics that are highly prized in RC vehicle modifications. Unlike plastic steering arms which flex under load and develop play over time, aluminium components maintain their structural integrity through countless driving sessions, ensuring consistent steering response session after session. The engineering precision that Fastrax applies to these components ensures that steering geometry remains perfect, which is critical for maintaining proper wheel alignment and handling characteristics. When you upgrade from standard plastic arms to these aluminium alternatives, you immediately notice reduced play in the steering, sharper turn-in response, and improved mid-corner stability. The pair format ensures that both sides of your steering linkage benefit from the upgrade equally, preventing the asymmetrical handling that can result from upgrading only one side. For RC enthusiasts in the UK who are serious about maximising the performance potential of their Arrma Grom or Granite monster truck, this represents one of the most effective chassis-level upgrades available.
What's in the Box
- Fastrax Aluminium Steering Rod Arm (Left)
- Fastrax Aluminium Steering Rod Arm (Right)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will these steering rod arms fit my Arrma Grom or Granite RC monster truck? — Yes, these steering rod arms are specifically designed and engineered for the Arrma 1/18 Grom and Granite series monster trucks. They are direct-fit components that require no modification or additional adapters. Simply remove your existing plastic steering arms and install these aluminium replacements using the same mounting points and hardware.
- What is the advantage of aluminium steering arms over plastic? — Aluminium steering rod arms offer several significant advantages over plastic alternatives. They are substantially more rigid, which eliminates flex and play in the steering linkage, resulting in more responsive and precise steering response. They are more durable and resistant to cracking, even under aggressive driving conditions, which means they will last considerably longer than plastic arms. The improved rigidity also ensures that steering geometry remains consistent throughout the lifespan of the components, maintaining handling characteristics that plastic arms may lose as they flex and develop cracks.
- Are these suitable for beginners? — Yes, these steering rod arms are suitable for RC enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whilst they are particularly valued by experienced drivers who appreciate the handling improvements, beginners will also benefit from the improved durability and responsive steering response. Installation is straightforward and requires only basic RC maintenance skills and standard RC tools.
- What tools do I need to install these steering rod arms? — Installation requires only basic RC tools including hex wrenches and screwdrivers. The arms use the same mounting holes and hardware as the original plastic arms, so if you have ever performed basic RC maintenance, you have the tools needed for installation. No specialist equipment or modification is required.
- How do these improve handling compared to stock plastic arms? — The increased rigidity of aluminium significantly reduces flex in the steering linkage compared to plastic arms. This translates to sharper turn-in response, improved mid-corner stability, and a more connected driving feel overall. You will notice the improvement immediately upon driving, particularly when making quick directional changes or navigating technical courses.
- Are these Fastrax parts genuine and authorised? — Yes, these are genuine Fastrax components supplied through RC Model Shop, an authorised Fastrax retailer. You can be confident that you are receiving authentic, quality-assured products that meet professional standards for RC components.
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 FASTRAX ARRMA GROM/GRANITE ALUMINIUM STEERING ROD ARMS (PR) FTAR059BK 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.
- Brand: Fastrax
- Model Number: FTAR059BK
- Product Type: Steering Rod Arms (Pair)
- Material: Aluminium
- Compatibility: Arrma 1/18 Grom Mega 380 Brushed 4x4 Monster Truck (All colour variants)
- Compatibility: Arrma 1/18 Granite Grom Mega 380 Brushed 4x4 Monster Truck (All colour variants)
- Compatible Models: C-ARA2102T2, C-ARA2102T1, C-ARA2102T3
- Package Contents: Left steering rod arm, Right steering rod arm
- EAN: 5056135785119
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