HoBao 17mm Front Shock Springs Green Soft 0.75kgf/cm H88123

Overview

The HoBao 17mm Front Shock Springs in Green Soft specification are essential suspension tuning components designed for RC car enthusiasts across the UK who demand precision handling and smooth ride characteristics. These springs represent a crucial upgrade or replacement part for HoBao RC vehicles, allowing you to fine-tune your suspension setup to match your driving style, track conditions, and personal preferences. Whether you're a competitive racer looking to optimise cornering performance, a weekend basher seeking smoother bump absorption, or an experienced RC hobbyist maintaining your collection, these genuine HoBao springs deliver the quality and reliability you need to keep your RC car performing at its best.

Suspension tuning is one of the most effective ways to improve your RC car's handling characteristics without requiring major mechanical modifications. By selecting the appropriate spring rate and stiffness, you can dramatically improve how your vehicle responds to track surfaces, jumps, and cornering forces. The soft rating of these HoBao springs makes them particularly suitable for drivers who prioritise comfort and traction over extreme stiffness, or who regularly run on bumpy or uneven terrain. If you're building your perfect RC car UK setup, these springs are the kind of precision component that separates a good handler from a truly exceptional one.

These genuine HoBao parts ensure compatibility and reliability with your existing suspension components. As a dedicated RC Model Shop customer, you can trust that you're purchasing authentic manufacturer parts that have been engineered specifically for HoBao vehicles to maintain the suspension geometry and performance characteristics that HoBao engineers intended.

Key Features

• Soft Spring Rate (0.75kgf/cm) — The soft spring constant means these springs compress more easily than stiffer alternatives, providing better traction on bumpy surfaces and absorbing impacts more effectively for a smoother, more comfortable ride. This makes them ideal for recreational driving and tracks with imperfect surfaces.
• 66mm Length — The 66mm specification ensures these springs fit precisely within your HoBao vehicle's front shock mounting points, maintaining proper suspension geometry and ride height characteristics for predictable handling behaviour.
• 17mm Diameter — The 17mm shock body diameter is the standard specification for HoBao front suspension systems, ensuring a perfect fit and reliable performance without modification or adaptation.
• Green Colour Identification — The green colour coding system used by HoBao makes it immediately clear which spring rate and stiffness you're using, allowing quick visual identification during maintenance, tuning sessions, or when swapping between different setups for different track conditions.
• Genuine HoBao Manufacturer Parts — As authentic HoBao components, these springs maintain the exact specifications and quality standards set by the manufacturer, guaranteeing compatibility and performance with your HoBao RC car.
• Suspension Spares Classification — Classified as a dedicated suspension spare part, these springs are engineered specifically for suspension tuning rather than general vehicle repair, ensuring they meet the precision standards required for performance RC driving.

Technical Performance

The HoBao 17mm Front Shock Springs represent precision engineering in suspension component design. With a spring constant of 0.75kgf/cm, these soft springs are specifically engineered to provide progressive spring rates that match the demands of recreational and semi-competitive RC driving. The 66mm length and 17mm diameter combination ensures these springs work in harmony with HoBao's suspension geometry, maintaining proper ride heights and ensuring that your vehicle's suspension can travel through its full range of motion without bottoming out or becoming too soft. The soft rating makes these springs particularly effective on uneven or bumpy terrain where you need maximum traction and comfort, absorbing the repeated impacts that come from driving over rough surfaces. The engineering behind these springs includes the careful selection of materials and coil windings that provide consistent spring rates throughout the compression and extension cycles, ensuring predictable and reliable handling. When properly installed, these springs work in concert with your vehicle's shock absorbers and dampers to create a balanced suspension system that responds smoothly to inputs and maintains excellent track contact. For RC enthusiasts in the UK building their perfect setup, these springs represent the kind of genuine, manufacturer-engineered component that makes the difference between average handling and exceptional performance.

What's in the Box

• HoBao 17mm Front Shock Springs (Green, Soft, 0.75kgf/cm, 66mm length)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What does the soft spring rating mean for my RC car's handling? — The soft 0.75kgf/cm rating means these springs compress more easily than stiffer alternatives, making them ideal for absorbing bumps and maintaining traction on rough terrain. They're particularly useful if you're driving on uneven surfaces or prefer a more comfortable, forgiving suspension feel. Soft springs transfer more weight to the tyres during cornering, which can improve grip but may reduce responsiveness in very tight corners compared to stiffer options.
• Will these HoBao springs fit my RC car? — These springs are specifically designed for HoBao vehicles with 17mm front shock bodies and 66mm suspension travel. If you own a genuine HoBao RC car, these springs will fit perfectly without any modification or adaptation. If you're unsure about your vehicle's specifications, we recommend checking your HoBao manual or contacting our team at RC Model Shop for confirmation before ordering.
• Are these genuine HoBao parts or aftermarket alternatives? — These are genuine, authentic HoBao manufacturer parts, not aftermarket copies. This means they meet the exact specifications and quality standards set by HoBao engineers, ensuring perfect compatibility and reliable performance with your HoBao vehicle.
• What is the spring constant and why does it matter? — The spring constant of 0.75kgf/cm indicates how much force is required to compress the spring by one centimetre. This soft rating means the spring requires relatively little force to compress, making it ideal for tracks with bumps and uneven surfaces where maximum traction is important. If you find your vehicle is sitting too low or bottoming out, you might need a stiffer spring; if it's too stiff and skipping over bumps, soft springs like these are the solution.
• Should I replace both front springs or just one? — For consistent handling and balance, it's best practice to replace suspension springs in pairs. If you're tuning your vehicle, we recommend replacing both front springs with matching spring rates to maintain symmetrical suspension characteristics and predictable handling behaviour.
• How do I install these shock springs in my HoBao RC car? — Installation typically involves removing your existing shock body from the suspension arm, carefully removing the old spring, and sliding the new HoBao spring onto the shock shaft. Ensure the spring is properly seated and doesn't bind against the shock body. If you're unfamiliar with shock spring installation, we recommend consulting your vehicle's assembly manual or visiting our Walsall store where our experienced team can provide guidance.

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 HoBao 17mm Front Shock Springs Green - Soft 66mm 0.75kgf/cm H88123 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.