Overview
The Element RC Enduro FT Steel Weighted Portal Covers represent a premium upgrade for serious RC enthusiasts looking to enhance the performance and durability of their scale rock crawlers and off-road RC vehicles. These steel weighted portal covers are specifically engineered to provide additional mass distribution and protection for your RC car's critical drivetrain components. Whether you're a dedicated basher tackling challenging terrain or a competition-level pilot fine-tuning your setup, these portal covers deliver the precision engineering and robust construction that serious RC hobbyists demand.
Manufactured by Element RC, a recognised name in the RC hobby community, these steel weighted covers are designed as direct replacement spares for the Enduro FT platform. The addition of integrated steel weighting serves multiple purposes in RC vehicle dynamics—improving weight distribution, enhancing traction, and providing superior protection to the portal axle assemblies that are often subjected to significant impacts during off-road driving. For RC enthusiasts in the UK looking to upgrade their Enduro FT builds, these portal covers offer excellent value and genuine OEM quality that ensures compatibility and longevity.
This two-piece set delivers a combined weight of 134 grams (67g per cover), strategically distributed to optimise your vehicle's centre of gravity and handling characteristics. Available through RC Model Shop, these are genuine Element RC spares that maintain the integrity and performance standards expected from factory-original components.
Key Features
- Steel Weighted Construction — The integrated steel weighting in each portal cover adds purposeful mass to your RC vehicle's front end, improving weight distribution and traction whilst providing enhanced durability compared to plastic-only alternatives. This weighted design helps maintain optimal vehicle balance during climbing and crawling.
- Portal Axle Protection — These covers shield your critical portal axle components from mud, debris and impact damage, extending the service life of your expensive drivetrain parts and reducing maintenance intervals.
- Genuine Element RC Spares — As factory-original components manufactured by Element RC, these portal covers guarantee perfect fitment and compatibility with your Enduro FT platform, with no compromise on quality or performance.
- Two-Piece Set — The package includes both left and right portal covers, providing complete coverage for your vehicle's front axle assembly in a single purchase.
- Optimised Weight Distribution — At 67 grams per cover, the carefully calculated mass helps improve your vehicle's handling characteristics, particularly beneficial for scale crawling and technical terrain navigation.
- Easy Installation — As direct OEM replacement spares, these portal covers install straightforwardly onto your existing Enduro FT platform with standard fixings, requiring no modification or adaptation.
Technical Performance
The Element RC Enduro FT Steel Weighted Portal Covers are precision-engineered spares crafted from durable steel materials that withstand the demanding environments typical of off-road RC driving. The steel construction provides superior impact resistance compared to plastic alternatives, making these covers ideal for bashers and crawlers who regularly navigate rocky terrain, obstacle courses and challenging outdoor conditions. The integrated weighting system distributes an additional 134 grams across your vehicle's front end (67g per side), which has been carefully calculated by Element RC engineers to enhance traction and weight transfer during steep climbs and technical manoeuvres. The portal axle protection design ensures that the covers shield vulnerable drivetrain components from mud ingress, water spray and direct impacts, significantly extending the operational life of your expensive portal axle assemblies. These covers represent genuine OEM quality that maintains the structural integrity and dynamic performance characteristics of your Enduro FT platform, with no plastic creep or degradation over extended use periods.
What's in the Box
- Two steel weighted portal covers (left and right)
- Total combined weight: 134 grams (67g per cover)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the purpose of weighted portal covers on an RC crawler? — Steel weighted portal covers serve multiple functions: they provide additional mass to improve weight distribution and traction, offer protective shielding for critical portal axle components against mud and debris, and help optimise your vehicle's centre of gravity for better handling during technical climbing and crawling manoeuvres. The strategic weighting enhances performance particularly on steep inclines and rocky terrain.
- Will these portal covers fit my Element RC Enduro FT? — Yes, these are genuine OEM Element RC spares designed specifically for the Enduro FT platform. As factory-original parts, they offer perfect fitment with no modification required and maintain full compatibility with your vehicle's existing components and assembly.
- What is the weight advantage of these steel covers? — Each portal cover weighs 67 grams, with the two-piece set totalling 134 grams. This additional mass is strategically positioned to improve front-end traction, enhance weight transfer during climbing, and optimise the overall handling characteristics of your Enduro FT during technical off-road driving.
- Are these covers essential for my Enduro FT or just an upgrade? — Whilst your Enduro FT functions with standard plastic portal covers, upgrading to these steel weighted covers provides tangible performance benefits including improved traction on difficult terrain, enhanced protection for your portal axles, and optimised weight distribution. They're considered a performance upgrade by serious RC enthusiasts and competition drivers.
- How do I install these portal covers? — These are direct replacement spares that install using your vehicle's standard fixings. No special tools or modifications are required; simply remove your existing covers and fit the new weighted covers using the original mounting points on your Enduro FT's portal axle assemblies.
- Are these suitable for beginners? — These portal covers are designed as replacement spares rather than beginner components, making them most suitable for experienced RC hobbyists who understand vehicle tuning and drivetrain maintenance. They're particularly valuable for competition drivers and serious bashers seeking performance enhancement.
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 ENDURO FT STEEL WEIGHTED PORTAL COVERS 2 x 67g EL42387 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.
- Manufacturer: Element RC
- Part Number: EL42387
- EAN: 784695423879
- Product Type: Steel Weighted Portal Covers
- Quantity: Two covers (left and right)
- Weight per cover: 67g
- Total combined weight: 134g
- Material: Steel weighted construction
- Vehicle Compatibility: Element RC Enduro FT
- Installation: Direct OEM replacement, requires no modification
- RRP: £50.99
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