Overview
The FTX Mauler Aluminium Centre Link Ball Mounts represent a premium upgrade for your FTX Mauler 2.0 4x4 Rock Crawler. Designed with precision engineering and crafted from lightweight aluminium alloy, these replacement ball mounts are essential components for maintaining optimal steering geometry and performance in your RC rock crawler. Whether you're a seasoned rock crawler enthusiast exploring challenging terrain or a dedicated hobbyist looking to enhance your Mauler's handling characteristics, these genuine FTX spare parts deliver the quality and durability you've come to expect from the brand. As an authorised FTX retailer, RC Model Shop stocks only genuine OEM components that guarantee perfect fitment and reliable performance on your RC car.
Rock crawling demands precision in every component, and the steering system is absolutely critical to your vehicle's ability to navigate obstacles, maintain traction, and respond accurately to your input commands. The centre link ball mounts serve as the connecting points between your steering servo and the front axle, transferring your steering inputs directly to the wheels. Over time and with regular use, original ball mounts can wear, develop slack, or sustain damage from impacts and rough terrain. Having quality replacement parts on hand ensures you can quickly return your RC crawler to peak performance without downtime. This two-piece set provides everything you need to restore or upgrade your Mauler's steering system to factory specifications.
FTX has built a reputation for delivering exceptional value in the RC car hobby market, and their component engineering reflects this commitment to quality. The Mauler platform itself is recognised as one of the finest entry-level to intermediate rock crawlers available in the UK RC market today. By choosing genuine FTX replacement parts like these aluminium centre link ball mounts, you're investing in the longevity and performance of your vehicle whilst maintaining manufacturer warranty compliance and ensuring perfect compatibility with your setup.
Key Features
- Genuine FTX OEM Component — These are official factory parts manufactured by FTX specifically for the Mauler 2.0 4x4 Rock Crawler, ensuring perfect fitment and performance. Using genuine spare parts guarantees that your RC crawler maintains its designed steering geometry and response characteristics without any compatibility issues or fitment gaps.
- Aluminium Construction — The ball mounts are machined from high-grade aluminium alloy, providing an excellent balance between strength and weight. Aluminium offers superior corrosion resistance compared to steel alternatives, making these components ideal for outdoor use and harsh terrain where mud, water, and sand exposure is inevitable during rock crawling adventures.
- Two-Piece Set — You receive two complete centre link ball mounts in this package, allowing you to replace both sides of your steering system simultaneously or stock spares for future maintenance needs. This is the most practical approach to servicing your RC crawler's steering system, as both sides typically wear at similar rates.
- Blue Colour — These ball mounts feature a distinctive blue anodised finish that not only protects the aluminium from oxidation and corrosion, but also allows you to easily coordinate them with your Mauler's colour scheme for a professional, finished appearance.
- Direct Fitment for FTX Mauler 2.0 — These parts are engineered for the FTX Mauler 2.0 4x4 Rock Crawler RTR models, including both the yellow (FTX5575Y2) and red (FTX5575R2) variants. Compatibility is guaranteed with these specific platform versions, making selection and installation completely straightforward.
- Enhanced Durability — The aluminium construction combined with precision ball joint design provides enhanced durability compared to plastic alternatives. This means your steering inputs remain responsive and accurate throughout extended bashing sessions, whether you're crawling rocks, tackling obstacles, or navigating technical terrain.
Technical Performance
The centre link ball mounts are critical steering components in any RC rock crawler, and the engineering quality directly impacts your vehicle's handling, steering response, and overall controllability. The FTX Mauler Aluminium Centre Link Ball Mounts represent a significant upgrade from plastic alternatives, offering superior rigidity and durability under the high stress loads encountered during aggressive rock crawling and obstacle navigation. The aluminium alloy used in these mounts has been selected specifically for its combination of light weight and strength, ensuring that you maintain responsive steering without adding unnecessary mass that would affect your vehicle's weight distribution or suspension geometry. The anodised blue finish provides both aesthetic appeal and functional protection, creating a barrier against corrosion from moisture, salt, dirt, and the various environmental hazards encountered during outdoor RC car activity. The precision-machined ball joint design ensures smooth articulation and minimal play in the steering linkage, maintaining accurate steering geometry throughout full-lock turns and dynamic terrain transitions. For RC enthusiasts in the UK who take their rock crawling seriously, investing in quality aluminium steering components like these is essential for maintaining peak performance and extending the service life of your crawler platform.
What's in the Box
- FTX Mauler Aluminium Centre Link Ball Mounts x2 (blue anodised)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are these ball mounts compatible with my FTX Mauler 2.0 rock crawler? — Yes, these aluminium centre link ball mounts are designed specifically for the FTX Mauler 2.0 4x4 Rock Crawler RTR. They are confirmed compatible with both the yellow (FTX5575Y2) and red (FTX5575R2) variants of the Mauler 2.0 platform. Simply reference your model number on the radio or documentation to confirm you own a Mauler 2.0 RTR before ordering.
- Why should I upgrade to aluminium ball mounts from plastic originals? — Aluminium ball mounts offer significantly superior durability, rigidity, and longevity compared to plastic steering components. They resist impact damage better during rock crawling activities, maintain steering geometry more accurately under load, resist corrosion from moisture and mud exposure, and ultimately provide better value through extended service life. For serious rock crawlers pushing their vehicles in challenging terrain, aluminium upgrades are absolutely worth the investment.
- How do I know when my ball mounts need replacement? — You should inspect your ball mounts if you notice excessive play or slop in your steering wheel when parked, increased difficulty in maintaining straight-line driving, a sudden change in steering responsiveness, or visible cracks and damage on the joints themselves. If you've had several hard impacts or crashes, proactive replacement before failure occurs is sensible preventative maintenance for your RC crawler.
- Can I use just one ball mount or do I need both? — Your Mauler 2.0 has two ball mounts (one on each side of the centre link steering system), and both should be replaced together to maintain symmetrical steering geometry and response. Mixing old and new components can create uneven steering characteristics. The two-piece set includes everything needed for complete steering system restoration.
- Will these parts fit my older FTX Mauler model? — These ball mounts are specifically engineered for the Mauler 2.0 generation. If you own an original FTX Mauler (generation 1), you should verify compatibility before ordering, as steering geometry may differ between model generations. Contact RC Model Shop if you need confirmation for your specific Mauler variant.
- What tools do I need to install these ball mounts? — Installation requires basic RC maintenance tools including appropriate hex keys and screwdrivers matching your Mauler's fastener sizes. A ball joint removal tool can make removal easier but is not strictly necessary for experienced RC technicians. Most hobbyists can complete installation in under 30 minutes with standard hobby tool kits.
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 ALUMINIUM CENTRE LINK BALL MOUNTS (2PCS) - BLUE FTX8830B 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: Mauler Aluminium Centre Link Ball Mounts
- Model Number: FTX8830B
- Quantity: 2 pieces
- Material: Aluminium alloy
- Colour: Blue (anodised)
- Finish: Anodised
- Compatible Vehicles: FTX Mauler 2.0 4x4 Rock Crawler RTR
- Compatible Model FTX5575Y2: FTX Mauler 2.0 4x4 Rock Crawler RTR - Yellow
- Compatible Model FTX5575R2: FTX Mauler 2.0 4x4 Rock Crawler RTR - Red
- Type: Centre link ball mounts (steering system components)
- Application: Rock crawler steering upgrade/replacement
- EAN: 5056135754382
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