Overview
The Element RC Shock Springs in green are precision-engineered suspension components designed to transform the handling and ride quality of your Element RC trail truck. With a spring rate of 0.71 lb/in and a compact 63mm length, these springs are specifically calibrated to provide the perfect balance between responsiveness and comfort during off-road adventures. Whether you're tackling rocky terrain, navigating muddy trails, or enjoying casual weekend bashing, these shock springs deliver the performance upgrade that serious RC enthusiasts demand from their vehicles.
Element RC is renowned for manufacturing high-quality suspension components that meet the exacting standards of UK RC car enthusiasts. These shock springs are compatible with a comprehensive range of Element RC Enduro trail trucks and crawlers, making them an essential upgrade for anyone looking to fine-tune their vehicle's suspension geometry and droop characteristics. The bright green colour makes them instantly identifiable in your parts collection, while the precision manufacturing ensures consistent performance across multiple suspension cycles.
Whether you're a seasoned RC competitor seeking that competitive edge, or a weekend basher wanting to improve your vehicle's ride characteristics, the Element RC Shock Springs represent excellent value for money. Many UK RC retailers stock these components as part of their suspension tuning range, and they have already earned positive feedback from real users who have noticed significant improvements in their vehicle's handling and shock response.
Key Features
- 0.71 lb/in Spring Rate — This specific spring rate is engineered to provide optimal damping characteristics, allowing your RC trail truck to absorb bumps and impacts more effectively whilst maintaining responsive steering control during aggressive driving conditions.
- 63mm Length (L63 mm) — The 63mm dimension is precisely calibrated to fit Element RC Enduro platform shock towers, ensuring perfect fitment and consistent suspension geometry across your vehicle's axles.
- Bright Green Colour — The distinctive green finish makes these springs easy to identify and track within your parts collection, whilst the colour coding helps you quickly identify your suspension setup configuration.
- Precision Engineering — Element RC manufactures these springs to exacting tolerances, ensuring consistent performance across multiple compression and extension cycles, which is essential for reliable RC trail truck handling.
- Suspension Tuning Capability — By upgrading from standard springs to these performance springs, you gain the ability to adjust your vehicle's ride height, droop geometry, and overall suspension responsiveness without requiring expensive chassis modifications.
- Wide Compatibility — These springs are engineered to work across multiple Element RC Enduro models, providing exceptional versatility for collectors and enthusiasts with multiple vehicles in their fleet.
Technical Performance
The Element RC Shock Springs deliver measurable improvements in suspension performance through their carefully calibrated 0.71 lb/in spring rate, which strikes an ideal balance between maintaining ride height and providing sufficient compliance for uneven terrain. The 63mm length ensures these springs integrate perfectly with Element RC Enduro trail truck suspension systems, maintaining proper shock geometry and ride height characteristics. The springs are manufactured from premium steel alloy that resists corrosion and maintains consistent spring rate performance across thousands of compression cycles, essential for reliable off-road RC driving in the variable UK climate. Real-world testing by RC enthusiasts has confirmed that upgrading to these springs significantly improves droop shock geometry, creating almost perfect suspension balance that enhances traction, stability, and overall handling responsiveness. The performance improvements are particularly noticeable when driving over technical terrain, where the optimised spring rate prevents the suspension from collapsing excessively whilst still providing sufficient compliance to keep all four tyres in contact with the ground.
What's in the Box
- Element RC Shock Springs, Green, 0.71 lb/in, L63 mm (EL42087)
Compatible Vehicle Models
- EL40117 — Element RC Enduro Ecto Trail Truck RTR in Green
- EL40124 — Element RC Enduro Trail Truck Zuul Tan RTR
- EL40122 — Element RC Enduro Ecto Trail Truck RTR in Black
- EL40130 — Element RC Enduro Ecto Trail Truck RTR Grey with Portal Axles
- EL40120 — Element RC Enduro Sendero HD Titanium RTR
- EL40119 — Element RC Enduro Trailwalker RTR in Black
- EL40123 — Element RC Enduro Trail Truck Sendero HD RTR in Black
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will these shock springs improve my RC trail truck's handling? — Yes, upgrading from standard springs to these Element RC Shock Springs significantly improves handling characteristics. Real users have reported achieving almost perfect droop shock geometry, which translates to better traction, more responsive steering, and improved stability on technical terrain. The 0.71 lb/in spring rate provides the ideal balance between maintaining ride height and allowing sufficient suspension compliance for uneven ground.
- Are these shock springs compatible with my Element RC vehicle? — These springs are specifically engineered for Element RC Enduro platform vehicles. They are compatible with the Ecto Trail Truck RTR models in Green, Black, and Grey variants, the Enduro Trail Truck in Zuul Tan, the Sendero HD models in Titanium and Black, and the Trailwalker RTR. Always verify your vehicle's model number before purchasing to ensure compatibility.
- What is the spring rate and why does it matter? — The 0.71 lb/in spring rate refers to how much force is required to compress the spring by one inch. A lower spring rate (softer spring) provides more suspension compliance, which is ideal for trail trucks navigating rocky and uneven terrain. This rate is specifically calibrated for Element RC Enduro platform vehicles to provide optimal handling characteristics.
- How do I install these shock springs? — Installation typically involves removing your existing shock springs and inserting these new Element RC springs into your shock towers. The 63mm length is specifically dimensioned for Element RC Enduro suspension geometry, so they should fit perfectly without modification. Always refer to your vehicle's manual for specific installation procedures.
- Are these suitable for beginners? — Yes, these springs are suitable for RC enthusiasts at all skill levels. Beginners benefit from the improved handling and stability, while experienced drivers appreciate the tuning flexibility. Simply install them and enjoy the performance improvement immediately.
- What is the difference between this spring rate and other Element RC springs? — Element RC offers springs in different rates to suit various driving styles and terrain types. The 0.71 lb/in rate is a mid-range option that provides excellent all-around performance for trail trucks in variable UK terrain conditions.
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 ELEMENT RC SHOCK SPRINGS, GREEN, 0.71 LB/IN, L63 MM EL42087 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: Element RC
- Model Number: EL42087
- Product Type: Shock Springs
- Colour: Green
- Spring Rate: 0.71 lb/in
- Length: 63 mm (L63)
- Tune-Up Type: Suspension
- EAN: 784695420878
- Compatible With: EL40117, EL40124, EL40122, EL40130, EL40120, EL40119, EL40123
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