Overview
The FTX Crossbow Front and Rear Lower Metal Chassis Plates (FTX11012) are essential upgrade components designed specifically for the FTX Crossbow 1/10 Brushless Truggy Truck. These precision-engineered metal chassis plates represent a significant durability enhancement over standard plastic components, making them an excellent choice for RC enthusiasts looking to improve their vehicle's performance and longevity. Whether you're a seasoned RC competitor or a weekend basher exploring the world of off-road RC trucks, these reinforced chassis plates offer the structural integrity needed to handle demanding terrain and maintain peak performance during extended driving sessions.
If you own an FTX Crossbow RTR truggy in either green or blue, these metal chassis plates are a direct fit upgrade that will immediately enhance your vehicle's chassis stiffness and overall durability. The FTX Crossbow is already an impressive 1/10 scale brushless truggy truck, but upgrading to these metal lower chassis plates takes your RC experience to the next level by providing superior protection against impacts, twists and the stresses of aggressive off-road driving. RC car UK enthusiasts and collectors alike recognise the value of reinforced chassis components, and this genuine FTX spare part delivers exactly that benefit.
Available now from RC Model Shop, these metal chassis plates represent outstanding value for anyone serious about maintaining and upgrading their FTX Crossbow. The ready-to-install design means you can have your truggy running at improved durability levels within minutes, with no complicated modifications or adjustments required.
Key Features
- Metal Construction — These chassis plates are manufactured from hardened metal rather than plastic, providing substantially greater strength and rigidity to your FTX Crossbow's chassis structure. This dramatically improves chassis durability and helps prevent damage from impacts and aggressive driving.
- Front and Rear Coverage — This is a complete set covering both the front lower chassis plate and rear lower chassis plate, meaning you get comprehensive protection for your entire chassis perimeter rather than upgrading just one section of your vehicle.
- Direct Factory Fit — Manufactured by FTX to exact specifications, these plates are designed as drop-in replacements that require no modification, cutting or adjustment. Simply remove the old plastic plates and install these metal versions for immediate performance gains.
- Precision Engineering — Every detail has been engineered to match your FTX Crossbow's original specifications, ensuring perfect fitment and alignment with all other chassis components, suspension points and mounting hardware.
- Genuine FTX Component — This is an official FTX spare part (model number FTX11012), ensuring you're installing genuine components manufactured to the same standards as your original vehicle, rather than third-party aftermarket alternatives.
- Impact and Twist Resistance — The rigid metal construction resists bending, warping and flexing that can occur with plastic chassis plates during hard landings, high-speed cornering and aggressive off-road use, maintaining your vehicle's structural integrity over time.
Technical Performance
These FTX Crossbow metal lower chassis plates represent a significant engineering upgrade for your 1/10 scale brushless truggy truck. The move from plastic to hardened metal construction fundamentally improves how your vehicle handles the stresses of serious RC driving. During high-speed runs, aggressive cornering, and impact events, chassis flex is a common failure point in plastic-bodied vehicles — these metal plates eliminate that weakness. The front lower plate protects the forward chassis section where the vehicle experiences maximum impact force during nose-down landings and front-end collisions, whilst the rear lower plate strengthens the rear chassis which bears tremendous stress during hard acceleration and reverse impacts. Together, these plates create a chassis structure that resists twisting, warping and deformation far better than the original plastic components. The metal construction also provides superior vibration damping compared to plastic, which can actually improve your vehicle's handling characteristics by reducing unwanted chassis flex during cornering and acceleration. Installation is straightforward — you simply remove the existing plastic lower chassis plates and bolt these metal versions into place using the existing mounting points on your FTX Crossbow frame, making this one of the most practical durability upgrades available for your vehicle.
What's in the Box
- FTX Crossbow Front Lower Metal Chassis Plate
- FTX Crossbow Rear Lower Metal Chassis Plate
Compatibility
- FTX5490GN — FTX Crossbow 1/10 Brushless Truggy Truck RTR in Green
- FTX5490BL — FTX Crossbow 1/10 Brushless Truggy Truck RTR in Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will these metal chassis plates improve my FTX Crossbow's durability? — Yes, absolutely. The upgrade from plastic to hardened metal construction provides significantly greater impact resistance, flex resistance and overall durability. If you regularly bash your truggy or drive on demanding terrain, these plates will substantially reduce chassis damage and extend your vehicle's lifespan.
- Are these difficult to install? — No. These are direct replacement parts that bolt directly onto your existing FTX Crossbow chassis using the original mounting points. No cutting, drilling or modification is required — they're a simple bolt-on upgrade that takes just a few minutes to install with basic tools.
- Will these fit my FTX Crossbow? — These metal chassis plates are manufactured specifically for the FTX Crossbow 1/10 Brushless Truggy Truck and are compatible with both the green (FTX5490GN) and blue (FTX5490BL) RTR models. If you own either of these versions, these plates will fit perfectly.
- Why choose metal over plastic chassis plates? — Metal provides superior strength-to-weight ratio, better impact absorption, improved chassis rigidity to reduce flex during cornering, and substantially longer lifespan before fatigue or damage occurs. For any RC driver planning serious off-road use, metal chassis plates are considered the standard upgrade choice.
- Can I install these myself? — Yes. These are a user-installable upgrade requiring only basic tools and mechanical knowledge. Simply unbolt your existing plastic lower chassis plates and bolt these metal versions into place. If you're comfortable maintaining your RC car UK vehicle, you can easily complete this upgrade.
- Do I need to buy anything else? — No. This is a complete front and rear chassis plate set with everything you need to upgrade your FTX Crossbow's lower chassis protection. No additional components or hardware are required.
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 CROSSBOW FRONT AND REAR LOWER METAL CHASSIS PLATES FTX11012 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: FTX
- Model Number: FTX11012
- Product Type: Front and Rear Lower Metal Chassis Plates
- Scale: 1/10
- Vehicle Compatibility: FTX Crossbow 1/10 Brushless Truggy Truck RTR
- Compatible Models: FTX5490GN (Green), FTX5490BL (Blue)
- Construction Material: Hardened Metal
- Coverage: Front Lower Chassis Plate and Rear Lower Chassis Plate
- Installation Type: Direct Bolt-On Replacement
- EAN Code: 5056135776728
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