Overview
The FTX Tracer Nylon Pivot Balls (FTX9730) are precision replacement chassis spare parts designed specifically for the FTX Tracer 1/16 RTR Monster Truck and Truggy range. These nylon pivot balls are essential components that maintain smooth steering and suspension articulation, ensuring your ready to run RC car performs at its best during intense off-road driving sessions. Whether you're bashing on weekends or putting your RC monster truck through its paces at your local track, having quality replacement pivot balls on hand is crucial for maintaining optimal vehicle handling and responsiveness.
For RC enthusiasts across the UK who demand reliability and performance from their ready to run RC vehicles, these genuine FTX spare parts represent excellent value for money. The Tracer range has become a favourite among RC hobbyists for its robust construction and impressive capabilities, and these nylon pivot balls ensure that your investment continues to perform flawlessly. As an authorised FTX dealer, we supply only genuine OEM parts that are engineered to the same exacting standards as your original equipment.
Whether you're a seasoned RC competitor, a weekend basher, or someone new to the world of ready to run RC cars, keeping quality spare parts in your toolkit means you'll spend more time driving and less time waiting for repairs. These pivot balls are a smart addition to any RC hobbyist's spare parts collection, particularly if you own any variant of the FTX Tracer 1/16 monster truck or truggy platform.
Key Features
- Nylon Construction — The nylon material provides an excellent balance between durability and smooth operation, ensuring that your chassis pivot points remain responsive and reliable through countless driving sessions without excessive wear or binding.
- Genuine FTX OEM Parts — These are authentic factory-standard replacement components manufactured by FTX, guaranteeing perfect fitment and performance compatibility with your FTX Tracer platform without the need for modification or adjustment.
- Essential Chassis Spares — Classified as vital chassis spare parts, these pivot balls are fundamental to maintaining the steering and suspension geometry of your RC monster truck or truggy, directly impacting handling precision and vehicle control.
- Broad Model Compatibility — Designed to fit all variants of the FTX Tracer 1/16 range including the brushless and standard versions, as well as both monster truck and truggy configurations across all available colour options.
- Easy Replacement — As standard pivot ball spares, these components are straightforward to install, allowing you to perform routine maintenance and repairs without requiring specialist tools or technical expertise.
Technical Performance
The FTX Tracer Nylon Pivot Balls are precision-engineered chassis components that play a critical role in your RC monster truck's overall performance and handling characteristics. Nylon pivot balls are the preferred choice in modern RC car design because they offer superior wear resistance compared to plastic alternatives, whilst maintaining the smooth articulation necessary for responsive steering and suspension movement. These replacement parts are manufactured to exact OEM specifications, ensuring dimensional accuracy and perfect fitment within the chassis assembly of your FTX Tracer 1/16 RTR monster truck or truggy. The nylon material has been selected for its durability through extended use, its resistance to the impacts and stresses of off-road driving, and its ability to maintain smooth pivot action even after prolonged use on rough terrain. By maintaining genuine replacement pivot balls in your spare parts collection, you ensure that your RC car's steering response and suspension articulation remain precise and consistent, which directly translates to better handling, more accurate control inputs, and improved overall driving experience. Regular inspection and replacement of pivot balls as part of routine maintenance will keep your FTX Tracer performing at its peak, whether you're enjoying casual backyard bashing sessions or engaging in more competitive driving scenarios.
What's in the Box
- FTX Tracer Nylon Pivot Balls set
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the FTX9730 compatible with? — These nylon pivot balls are specifically designed as replacement spare parts for the entire FTX Tracer 1/16 range, including all monster truck variants (FTX5576B in blue, FTX5576R in red, FTX5576O in orange) and their bundled versions with extra batteries, as well as all brushless versions (FTX5596R, FTX5596B, FTX5596Y), plus the complete truggy range (FTX5577G, FTX5577R, FTX5577O) and their respective bundles.
- Why do I need replacement pivot balls for my RC monster truck? — Pivot balls are wear items that experience constant stress during driving, particularly when you're navigating rough terrain or executing tight turns. Regular replacement maintains smooth steering response, prevents binding or stiffness in your suspension and steering assembly, and ensures your ready to run RC car continues to handle predictably and responsively.
- How often should I replace the pivot balls on my FTX Tracer? — The frequency of replacement depends on how intensively you use your RC car. If you drive regularly or frequently on abrasive terrain, inspect them every few months and replace them when you notice any roughness, resistance, or wear. Keeping spare sets on hand means you can swap them out quickly without downtime.
- Are these genuine FTX parts? — Yes, these are authentic OEM FTX spare parts manufactured to factory specifications, ensuring perfect compatibility and performance with your FTX Tracer platform without requiring any modifications or workarounds.
- Do I need any special tools to install these pivot balls? — Pivot ball replacement is a relatively straightforward maintenance task that typically requires only basic RC tools. However, we recommend consulting your FTX Tracer manual or getting advice from experienced RC enthusiasts to ensure proper installation if you're unsure about the process.
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 TRACER NYLON PIVOT BALLS FTX9730 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: FTX9730
- Product Type: Nylon Pivot Balls
- Spare Part Category: Chassis Spares
- EAN: 5056135730522
- Compatible with FTX Tracer 1/16 RTR Monster Truck Blue (FTX5576B)
- Compatible with FTX Tracer 1/16 RTR Monster Truck Blue Bundle with Extra Battery (FTX5576B-Bundle)
- Compatible with FTX Tracer 1/16 4WD Monster Truck RTR Red (FTX5576R)
- Compatible with FTX Tracer 1/16 RTR Monster Truck Orange (FTX5576O)
- Compatible with FTX Tracer 1/16 RTR Monster Truck Orange Bundle with Extra Battery (FTX5576O-Bundle)
- Compatible with FTX Tracer 1/16 4WD Monster Truck RTR Red Bundle with Extra Battery (FTX5576R-Bundle)
- Compatible with FTX Tracer Brushless 1/16 4WD Monster Truck RTR Red (FTX5596R)
- Compatible with FTX Tracer Brushless 1/16th 4WD Monster Truck RTR Blue (FTX5596B)
- Compatible with FTX Tracer Brushless 1/16th 4WD Monster Truck RTR Yellow (FTX5596Y)
- Compatible with FTX Tracer 1/16 RTR Truggy Green (FTX5577G)
- Compatible with FTX Tracer 1/16 RTR Truggy Green Bundle with Extra Battery (FTX5577G-Bundle)
- Compatible with FTX Tracer 1/16 4WD Truggy Truck RTR Red (FTX5577R)
- Compatible with FTX Tracer 1/16 RTR Truggy Orange (FTX5577O)
- Compatible with FTX Tracer 1/16 RTR Truggy Orange Bundle with Extra Battery (FTX5577O-Bundle)
- Compatible with FTX Tracer 1/16 RTR Truggy Red Bundle with Extra Battery (FTX5577R-Bundle)
- Material: Nylon
- Stock Status: In Stock
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