Overview
The FTX Crossbow Rear Aluminium Shock Set is a premium upgrade component designed specifically for the FTX Crossbow 1/10 Brushless Truggy Truck. This essential spare part replacement set provides enhanced suspension performance and durability for serious RC enthusiasts who demand the best from their ready to run RC vehicles. Whether you're a dedicated basher pushing your truggy to its limits or a competitive racer looking to optimise your setup, this rear shock set delivers the quality engineering FTX is renowned for across their extensive range of RC cars and trucks.
Constructed from high-grade aluminium, these rear shocks offer superior strength and reliability compared to standard plastic alternatives. The Crossbow platform has established itself as a favourite amongst UK RC car enthusiasts for its combination of performance, build quality, and value for money. When wear and tear inevitably affects your suspension components, upgrading to genuine FTX aluminium shocks ensures your truggy maintains optimal handling characteristics and responsiveness across all terrain types.
This genuine FTX spare part is supplied as a pair, giving you both rear shocks needed for a complete rear suspension upgrade. The precision engineering ensures perfect compatibility with your Crossbow without any fitment issues, allowing for straightforward installation and immediate performance improvements in your RC truggy driving experience.
Key Features
- Aluminium Construction — The rear shocks are manufactured from quality aluminium material, which provides superior rigidity and durability compared to plastic alternatives, ensuring your suspension components can withstand the demands of aggressive driving and rough terrain.
- Pair Supply — This product includes both rear shocks needed for a complete suspension upgrade, eliminating the need to purchase multiple individual components and ensuring consistent performance across both rear wheels of your RC truggy.
- FTX Genuine Part — As an official FTX spare component, this shock set is engineered to exact specifications with guaranteed compatibility, meaning you can install these shocks with complete confidence that they will function perfectly with your Crossbow truggy.
- Enhanced Suspension Performance — Upgrading to aluminium shocks significantly improves suspension response, stability during cornering, and overall handling dynamics across varying terrain types and driving conditions.
- Direct Replacement — Designed as a direct replacement for worn or damaged rear shocks on the Crossbow platform, making maintenance and upgrades straightforward for owners familiar with basic RC car maintenance.
- Optimal for Truggy Performance — The rear shock design is specifically engineered for the unique demands of true grit truggy-style driving, where suspension articulation and durability are critical to performance.
Technical Performance
The FTX Crossbow Rear Aluminium Shock Set represents a significant upgrade to your truggy's suspension system. Aluminium construction throughout these components ensures they can handle the intense forces generated during high-speed runs, aggressive acceleration, and impacts across uneven terrain that characterises modern RC car driving. The rear shock geometry has been precisely engineered to work seamlessly within the Crossbow's suspension architecture, maintaining the vehicle's handling balance and ensuring predictable performance whether you're bashing casually or competing seriously. The material choice directly impacts how your truggy responds to terrain changes, with aluminium shocks providing noticeably improved feedback and control compared to plastic alternatives. These shocks maintain consistent performance across extended driving sessions, crucial for both recreational RC enthusiasts and competitive drivers who demand reliability from every component. The engineering quality reflects FTX's commitment to producing suspension components that deliver professional-level performance within the mid-range RC car market segment.
What's in the Box
- FTX Crossbow Rear Aluminium Shock Set — pair of aluminium rear shocks
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will these rear shocks fit my FTX Crossbow 1/10 Brushless Truggy? — Yes, absolutely. This shock set is engineered as a genuine FTX spare component and provides direct compatibility with both the FTX Crossbow 1/10 Brushless Truggy Truck RTR in Green and the Blue variant. These are not universal shocks; they are specifically designed for the Crossbow platform.
- What is the material difference between these and standard plastic shocks? — These rear shocks are manufactured from high-grade aluminium rather than plastic, offering significantly greater durability, rigidity, and resistance to damage from impacts. Aluminium shocks maintain their performance characteristics longer and provide improved suspension responsiveness compared to plastic alternatives commonly found on budget RC vehicles.
- Are these shocks suitable for both casual bashing and competitive racing? — Yes, these aluminium rear shocks are versatile enough for recreational driving and organised racing. Their durable construction makes them ideal for weekend bashing, whilst their precision engineering ensures they meet the performance demands of competitive RC enthusiasts who want reliable suspension components.
- Can I use just one of these shocks or do I need both? — This set includes both rear shocks needed for your Crossbow. For optimal handling balance and performance, you should use both shocks as supplied. Using only one would create an unbalanced suspension setup and negatively impact handling characteristics.
- How often will I need to replace these shocks? — With proper maintenance and typical use, aluminium shocks like these offer extended service life compared to plastic components. However, if you engage in frequent high-impact driving on rough terrain, more regular replacement may be necessary. Regular inspection for signs of wear will help you determine replacement timing.
- Why choose aluminium over plastic suspension components? — Aluminium shocks provide several advantages: superior strength means they resist damage from impacts and rough landing; improved rigidity translates to more responsive suspension feedback; and greater durability extends the service life of your suspension system. These factors combine to deliver noticeably better RC truggy performance overall.
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 REAR ALUMINIUM SHOCK SET (PR) FTX11024 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
- Product Type: Rear Aluminium Shock Set
- Model Number: FTX11024
- EAN: 5056135776841
- Configuration: Pair (set of 2 rear shocks)
- Material: Aluminium
- Position: Rear suspension
- Compatible Vehicle 1: FTX5490GN - FTX Crossbow 1/10 Brushless Truggy Truck RTR Green
- Compatible Vehicle 2: FTX5490BL - FTX Crossbow 1/10 Brushless Truggy Truck RTR Blue
- Suspension Type: Shock absorber
- Scale: 1/10
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