FTX Ramraider Front and Rear Shock Tower Set Spare Parts FTX10228

Overview

The FTX Ramraider Front and Rear Shock Tower Set (FTX10228) is an essential replacement chassis component for owners of the FTX Ramraider 1/10 monster truck. Whether you're an experienced RC enthusiast or discovering ready to run RC vehicles for the first time, maintaining your RC car UK with genuine OEM spare parts is crucial for optimal performance and longevity. This shock tower set provides the structural foundation that supports your vehicle's suspension system, ensuring smooth handling and reliable performance across all terrains.

The Ramraider has established itself as a formidable 1/10 scale monster truck platform, capable of tackling demanding off-road conditions with its robust suspension geometry. The front and rear shock towers are critical chassis components that mount your shock absorbers and help maintain proper suspension geometry under load. Whether you're bashing through rough terrain with a brushless RC monster truck setup or navigating challenging rock crawling courses, these shock towers endure significant stress and may require replacement over time due to wear, damage, or upgrades to your suspension setup.

This genuine FTX spare part set includes both the front and rear shock tower components needed to fully restore or upgrade your Ramraider's suspension mounting points. By choosing original equipment manufacturer parts from RC Model Shop, you ensure compatibility, durability and the performance characteristics that FTX engineered into this popular platform. Sourcing replacement parts from an authorised UK RC retailer guarantees you receive authentic components with proper fitment and quality assurance.

Key Features

• Front and Rear Shock Towers Included — This set provides both the front and rear shock tower components in a single purchase, eliminating the need to order multiple items separately and ensuring your entire suspension mounting system remains consistent and properly matched.
• OEM Genuine FTX Component — As an official FTX spare part, this shock tower set is engineered to exact specifications and guarantees perfect compatibility with all compatible Ramraider models, providing authentic fitment and performance.
• Compatible with Multiple Ramraider Variants — The set works across the FTX Ramraider 1/10 brushless and brushed monster truck range, including the brushless models with green/blue and red/blue colour schemes as well as the brushed orange and blue editions, making it a versatile spare for any Ramraider owner.
• Essential Suspension Component — Shock towers are fundamental chassis parts that mount your shock absorbers and maintain proper suspension geometry, directly affecting handling, weight distribution and off-road performance of your RC monster truck.
• Replacement and Upgrade Solution — Whether you need to replace damaged towers from heavy bashing or upgrade your suspension system for competition or advanced driving, this genuine part provides the reliability you need.

Technical Performance

The FTX Ramraider shock towers are precision-engineered chassis components designed to withstand the rigorous demands of 1/10 scale monster truck driving. As fundamental structural elements of the suspension mounting system, shock towers must provide rigid support for your shock absorbers whilst maintaining exact geometric alignment to ensure predictable handling characteristics. The Ramraider platform utilises a comprehensive suspension design that benefits from properly maintained and aligned shock towers. These components work in conjunction with the vehicle's suspension arms, anti-roll bar systems and shock absorber assemblies to create a responsive, stable platform capable of handling high-speed bashing, technical rock crawling and everything in between. The shock towers maintain the correct shock angle and ride height geometry, which directly influences your vehicle's cornering stability, acceleration characteristics and ability to absorb impacts during aggressive driving. OEM Ramraider shock towers are engineered to tolerance specifications that ensure seamless integration with other chassis components, and they provide the dimensional accuracy necessary for proper suspension tuning and adjustment. Whether you're running the brushed motor variants or the high-performance brushless editions of the Ramraider platform, these shock towers provide the structural integrity your RC car UK deserves for years of reliable performance.

What's in the Box

• FTX Ramraider Front Shock Tower
• FTX Ramraider Rear Shock Tower

Compatible Models

• FTX5499OB — FTX Ramraider 1/10 Monster Truck RTR Brushed Edition (Orange)
• FTX5499SB — FTX Ramraider 1/10 Monster Truck RTR Brushed Edition (Blue)
• FTX5497GB — FTX Ramraider 1/10 Brushless Monster Truck RTR (Green/Blue)
• FTX5497RB — FTX Ramraider 1/10 Brushless Monster Truck RTR (Red/Blue)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are shock towers and why do I need replacement shock towers for my Ramraider? — Shock towers are chassis-mounted brackets that securely hold your shock absorbers in position and maintain the critical suspension geometry angles that determine your vehicle's handling characteristics. Over time, through aggressive driving, impacts with obstacles, or high-speed bashing, shock towers can become cracked, bent or damaged, compromising your suspension performance and vehicle handling. Replacement shock towers restore your Ramraider to factory specifications and ensure your suspension system operates as originally designed by FTX engineers.
• Will this shock tower set fit my Ramraider brushless monster truck? — Yes, this FTX10228 shock tower set is fully compatible with all variants of the FTX Ramraider 1/10 scale platform, including both the brushless models (green/blue and red/blue editions) and the brushed motor versions (orange and blue editions). The shock tower mounting points are standardised across the entire Ramraider range, ensuring seamless fitment and proper suspension geometry alignment.
• Is professional installation required to fit these shock towers? — Whilst installation difficulty can vary depending on your mechanical experience, shock tower replacement is a moderately straightforward chassis modification that most RC enthusiasts with basic mechanical skills can accomplish. You'll need to remove your shock absorbers, suspension arms and other connected components to access and replace the old towers. Having a service manual or instructional video specific to Ramraider chassis work is highly recommended to ensure proper installation and correct suspension geometry alignment.
• Can I upgrade to aluminium shock towers instead of plastic ones? — Yes, FTX manufactures an aluminium front shock tower (FTX10091) and aluminium rear shock tower (FTX10090) as separate upgrade components that provide enhanced durability and rigidity compared to standard plastic towers. These aluminium alternatives are particularly beneficial for drivers who engage in high-impact bashing or competitive racing where chassis durability is paramount, though they are heavier than plastic options and will slightly affect your vehicle's weight distribution and handling characteristics.

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 RAMRAIDER FRONT AND REAR SHOCK TOWER SET FTX10228 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.