Overview
The FTX Mauler Front/Rear Axle 38T Pinion & Ring Metal Gear Set (FTX8790) is an essential drivetrain upgrade for owners of the FTX Mauler 2.0 4x4 Rock Crawler. Whether you're an experienced RC enthusiast looking to maintain your rock crawler or a dedicated basher seeking to replace worn drivetrain components, this genuine FTX spare part delivers the reliability and performance you need. As a key component of your RC car's transmission system, quality gear sets are crucial to maintaining smooth power delivery, consistent torque output, and longevity of your vehicle's drivetrain.
This metal gear set is specifically engineered for front and rear axle applications on the FTX Mauler 2.0 platform, ensuring perfect compatibility and optimal meshing characteristics. Rock crawling and off-road RC driving place significant demands on drivetrain components, and having quality replacement gears ensures your vehicle performs at its best whether you're tackling challenging terrain at the local bash spot or competing in more serious RC crawler events across the UK. The 38-tooth configuration provides the exact ratio your Mauler 2.0 requires for balanced performance.
RC Model Shop stocks genuine FTX spares and hop-ups, making it easy to maintain your rock crawler and keep it running smoothly. Whether you need routine replacement gears after heavy use or you're building up a spare parts collection for weekend sessions, this metal gear set is a genuine, reliable choice for any FTX Mauler 2.0 owner in the UK.
Key Features
- Metal Construction — Manufactured from durable metal rather than plastic, these gears offer superior strength, longevity and resistance to wear compared to standard alternatives. Metal gears can withstand the high torque loads generated during rock crawling and maintain their tooth profile longer, ensuring consistent performance session after session.
- 38-Tooth Configuration — This specific tooth count is precisely calibrated for the FTX Mauler 2.0 rock crawler platform, providing the correct gear ratio for balanced acceleration and top-end speed. The 38T specification ensures proper mesh engagement with mating components and optimal power delivery characteristics.
- Front and Rear Axle Compatibility — This single part code covers both front and rear axle applications on your Mauler 2.0, making it a versatile upgrade option. You can upgrade both axles with confidence knowing you have the correct specification for each location.
- Genuine FTX Part — As an official FTX spare part, this gear set is engineered to exact specifications by the original manufacturer. Genuine parts guarantee perfect fitment, correct performance characteristics, and reliability that compatible aftermarket alternatives may not provide.
- Drivetrain Spare Part Classification — This component sits at the heart of your rock crawler's power transmission system, making it a critical drivetrain upgrade for anyone serious about maintaining their FTX Mauler 2.0 in peak condition.
Technical Performance
The FTX Mauler Front/Rear Axle 38T Pinion & Ring Metal Gear Set represents solid engineering for the demanding world of RC rock crawling. Metal gear construction provides a significant durability advantage over plastic alternatives, particularly important when you consider the sustained torque loads that rock crawlers experience during technical climbing and traversal of challenging terrain. The 38-tooth configuration has been carefully selected by FTX to provide the optimal balance between low-end torque availability and mid-range responsiveness, crucial characteristics for a vehicle designed specifically for rock crawling applications. The pinion and ring gear pairing works in concert with other drivetrain components to deliver smooth, consistent power transfer from the motor through the transmission and out to the wheels. Engineers at FTX have specified metal construction for these critical components because plastic gears, whilst cost-effective initially, simply cannot match the wear resistance and longevity of properly manufactured metal gears under the repetitive stress and shock loads typical of RC crawler usage. Whether you're running the stock motor or upgrading to the available high-torque options like the FTX Mauler High Torque 540 20T Motor, these metal gears are engineered to handle the power reliably.
What's in the Box
- 1x Front/Rear Axle 38T Pinion & Ring Metal Gear Set
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the FTX Mauler Front/Rear Axle 38T Pinion & Ring Metal Gear Set compatible with my rock crawler? — This metal gear set is specifically designed for the FTX Mauler 2.0 4x4 Rock Crawler models FTX5575Y2 (Yellow) and FTX5575R2 (Red). If you own either of these Mauler 2.0 variants, this is the correct genuine replacement or upgrade part. Always verify your specific model before ordering to ensure compatibility with your vehicle.
- Why would I need to replace or upgrade the gear set on my RC crawler? — Drivetrain components like gears experience wear over time, particularly with heavy use in rock crawling and challenging terrain. If you notice grinding sounds from the axles, slipping during high-torque situations, or if you've simply clocked up significant running time, replacement gears restore smooth operation and reliable power delivery. Additionally, upgrading to these metal gears from plastic alternatives provides long-term durability benefits and reduces future maintenance needs.
- What's the difference between metal and plastic gears for RC cars? — Metal gears offer superior wear resistance, can handle higher torque loads, maintain their tooth profile longer under stress, and typically last significantly longer than plastic gears. Plastic gears are lighter and cheaper initially but wear faster, particularly in high-torque applications like rock crawling. For serious RC enthusiasts in the UK who use their vehicles regularly, metal gears represent better value over the life of the vehicle.
- Can I use this gear set to upgrade my rock crawler's drivetrain? — Yes, this metal gear set represents an upgrade from plastic alternatives often found in some configurations. If your Mauler 2.0 uses plastic axle gears, upgrading to this metal specification improves durability, reduces wear, and provides more reliable long-term performance. It's a sensible upgrade consideration for anyone planning extended RC crawler sessions.
- Will upgrading to metal gears affect my rock crawler's performance? — These gears are engineered to the exact same specifications as the standard gears your Mauler 2.0 requires, so performance characteristics remain identical. The 38-tooth configuration provides the same gear ratio you're accustomed to. The upgrade improves durability and longevity rather than changing performance parameters.
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 MAULER FRONT/REAR AXLE 38T PINION & RING METAL GEAR SET FTX8790 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.
- Model Number: FTX8790
- Brand: FTX
- Product Type: Front and Rear Axle Gear Set
- Spare Part Category: Drivetrain Spares
- Gear Type: Pinion and Ring Metal Gear Set
- Tooth Count: 38T
- Material: Metal
- Application: Front and Rear Axles
- Compatible Models: FTX5575Y2 - FTX Mauler 2.0 4x4 Rock Crawler RTR Yellow
- Compatible Models: FTX5575R2 - FTX Mauler 2.0 4x4 Rock Crawler RTR Red
- EAN Code: 5056135703939
- Construction: Metal gears for superior durability
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