Overview
The FTX Ruffneck Pinion Gear 11T is an essential replacement component for owners of the FTX Ruffneck 1/10 scale brushless 4WD trail truck. This precision-engineered pinion gear is a critical drivetrain component that directly influences your vehicle's acceleration, top speed and overall performance characteristics. Whether you're a seasoned RC enthusiast enjoying weekend bashing sessions across the UK, or a dedicated trail racer pushing your Ruffneck to its limits, having spare pinion gears in various tooth counts is fundamental to optimising your setup for different terrain types and driving styles.
The Ruffneck is renowned as a capable and versatile brushless RC crawler and trail truck, and maintaining it with genuine FTX replacement parts ensures you keep your vehicle running at peak performance. The 11T pinion gear is the smallest tooth count option in the FTX Ruffneck pinion gear range, making it the choice for drivers seeking maximum acceleration and lower top speed characteristics. This smaller gear ratio delivers quicker throttle response and enhanced torque delivery, which proves invaluable when navigating technical trails, rocky terrain and challenging obstacles where raw pulling power matters more than outright speed.
Every serious RC car owner knows that the drivetrain is where performance truly comes alive. FTX manufactures this pinion gear to exacting tolerances, ensuring smooth mesh with the spur gear and reliable long-term operation even under the demanding conditions that trail trucks regularly encounter. Stocking spare pinion gears in your workshop is smart maintenance practice that keeps your Ruffneck ready for action whenever you are.
Key Features
- 11-Tooth Pinion Configuration — This is the smallest tooth count option available for the FTX Ruffneck, delivering the most aggressive acceleration and highest torque output, making it ideal for technical trail driving where low-end grunt is essential rather than maximum speed.
- Purpose-Built for FTX Ruffneck Compatibility — Engineered specifically for the FTX Ruffneck 1/10 brushless 4WD trail truck models including the FTX5472BL and FTX5472OR variants, guaranteeing perfect fit and reliable performance without modification or adaptation.
- Genuine FTX Replacement Part — This is an authorised original equipment manufacturer component, not a third-party clone, ensuring quality standards and dimensional accuracy that preserves your vehicle's driveline integrity and longevity.
- Quick Setup and Installation — Pinion gears are straightforward to install on the motor shaft, making gear ratio changes accessible to all skill levels of RC hobbyist, from beginners experimenting with setups to experienced racers fine-tuning performance.
- Critical Drivetrain Component — The pinion gear meshes directly with your truck's spur gear to transfer power from the motor to the wheels, making it fundamental to your vehicle's acceleration profile, top speed potential and overall driving character.
- Part of a Comprehensive Gear Ratio Range — FTX offers the Ruffneck pinion in multiple tooth counts including 11T, 12T, 13T and 14T options, allowing you to customise your truck's performance curve for different track conditions, terrain types and driving preferences.
Technical Performance
Pinion gear tooth count is one of the most fundamental tuning variables in any electric RC car or trail truck setup. The FTX Ruffneck Pinion Gear 11T represents the aggressive end of the performance spectrum, delivering the highest gear ratio reduction and therefore the strongest acceleration and lowest top speed of the available options. When meshed with your Ruffneck's spur gear, this 11-tooth pinion creates a drive ratio that prioritises pulling power and responsiveness over maximum velocity, making it the perfect choice for technical rock crawling, trail negotiation and obstacle course driving where slow-speed torque dominates over straight-line speed. The smaller tooth count means each motor revolution translates to slightly less wheel rotation, multiplying the available torque at the wheels whilst proportionally reducing top speed — a classic trade-off that skilled drivers exploit to match their setup to specific conditions. FTX manufactures this component from quality materials engineered to withstand the shock loads and continuous stress that all-terrain driving subjects the drivetrain to. The gear teeth are precisely cut to ensure smooth engagement with the spur gear, minimising backlash and vibration whilst maximising power transfer efficiency. Whether you're running a 3S or 4S LiPo battery pack through your brushless motor, swapping to an 11T pinion immediately transforms your Ruffneck's character, making it considerably more responsive around tight corners and dramatically improving hill-climbing capability on steep terrain.
What's in the Box
- FTX Ruffneck Pinion Gear 11T
Frequently Asked Questions
- What vehicles is the FTX Ruffneck Pinion Gear 11T compatible with? — This 11-tooth pinion gear is specifically designed for the FTX Ruffneck 1/10 brushless 4WD trail truck, including both the FTX5472BL Ruffneck in blue and the FTX5472OR Ruffneck in orange. It will not fit other FTX models without modification.
- How does the 11T pinion gear compare to other tooth counts available? — FTX manufactures the Ruffneck pinion in 11T, 12T, 13T and 14T variants. The 11T is the most aggressive option, delivering maximum acceleration and torque at the cost of lower top speed. The 14T offers the reverse — better top speed but reduced acceleration. Choose 11T for technical trails and rock crawling, 12T or 13T for mixed terrain, and 14T for higher-speed bashing.
- Is this suitable for beginners with the FTX Ruffneck? — Absolutely. Changing pinion gears is one of the easiest performance modifications you can make on any brushless RC car. Simply remove the small pinion from your motor shaft, slide on the 11T gear, and you're done. This makes experimenting with different ratios an excellent way for beginners to learn how tuning affects their vehicle's behaviour.
- Will changing to an 11T pinion affect my battery runtime? — Yes, slightly. The 11T gear ratio delivers more torque but requires the motor to work harder, which can slightly reduce total runtime compared to a higher tooth count. However, the effect is typically modest and you'll gain significantly in acceleration and hill-climbing ability, especially valuable on technical terrain where continuous low-speed pulling demands lots of current.
- Do I need any tools to install a new pinion gear? — Minimal tools are required. You'll need a small wrench or hex key to remove the motor fasteners so you can slide the pinion gear onto the motor shaft. Some setups use a small clip or grub screw to secure the gear. Basic RC tool kits typically include everything you need.
- What battery type does the FTX Ruffneck use with this pinion gear? — The FTX Ruffneck is a brushless RC truck designed for LiPo battery packs, typically 2S, 3S or 4S capacity depending on your specific model variant and motor KV rating. The pinion gear itself is battery-agnostic and will work equally well with any compatible LiPo pack that your motor and ESC support.
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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 RUFFNECK PINION GEAR 11T FTX11119-11 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
- Part Number: FTX11119-11
- Product Type: Pinion Gear
- Tooth Count: 11T
- Compatible Models: FTX Ruffneck 1/10 Brushless 4WD Trail RTR (FTX5472BL - Blue, FTX5472OR - Orange)
- EAN: 5056135782507
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