Overview
The FTX Banzai Rear Shock Springs (2) are essential suspension components designed specifically for the FTX Banzai 1/10th scale 4WD RC car. Whether you're running the brushed electric street drift car in green or red, these replacement rear shock springs are crucial for maintaining optimal suspension performance and handling characteristics. As a dedicated RC car UK enthusiast, you'll appreciate having quality spare suspension parts on hand to keep your Banzai performing at its best during competitive drift sessions or casual weekend bashing.
These genuine FTX spare parts represent a direct replacement option for your Banzai's rear suspension system. Suspension springs are vital components that work in conjunction with your shock bodies, shafts, and pistons to absorb impacts, maintain ride height, and provide consistent handling geometry throughout your driving sessions. Over time, springs can lose their original tension or become damaged during aggressive driving, making these replacement springs an essential part of any RC car UK enthusiast's maintenance kit.
The Banzai platform has established itself as a popular choice for electric street and drift RC car driving in the UK and worldwide. By keeping genuine replacement springs in stock, you ensure that your vehicle maintains its factory-engineered suspension characteristics and performance envelope. These springs are engineered to work seamlessly with the rest of your Banzai's suspension components, providing the balanced setup that makes this platform so responsive and forgiving for drivers of various skill levels.
Key Features
- Genuine FTX Specification — These rear shock springs are manufactured to exact FTX specifications, ensuring perfect compatibility with your Banzai 1/10th scale RC car and maintaining the suspension geometry and performance characteristics your vehicle was engineered to deliver.
- Pack of Two Springs — You receive a pair of replacement springs, allowing you to service both rear shocks simultaneously or keep a spare set on hand for future maintenance, ensuring you're always prepared for suspension maintenance without delaying your driving sessions.
- Complete Suspension System Compatibility — These springs work in perfect harmony with other Banzai suspension components including the rear shock bodies (FTX6569), shock shafts and piston sets (FTX6567), shock caps and adjust rings (FTX6570), and the complete rear shock assemblies (FTX6563), allowing you to build or rebuild your entire rear suspension system using genuine parts.
- Essential Maintenance Component — Springs are subject to repeated compression and extension cycles during normal driving and are one of the first suspension elements to lose performance characteristics, making these replacements vital for maintaining responsive handling and consistent ride height on your RC car UK setup.
- Dedicated Banzai Platform Design — Specifically engineered for the FTX Banzai platform, these springs complement the vehicle's electric brushed drive system and drift-focused suspension geometry, ensuring your car maintains its intended performance character during street and drift driving.
Technical Performance
The FTX Banzai Rear Shock Springs represent a critical component in the vehicle's suspension architecture, working together with the shock bodies, shafts, pistons, and adjustment mechanisms to create a responsive and forgiving suspension system. As part of a complete rear shock assembly system, these springs help manage the vehicle's pitch and roll characteristics during acceleration, braking, and cornering. The springs are engineered to work within the complete Banzai suspension system, which includes dedicated shock towers, lower suspension arms, and connecting elements like dogbones and linkages. When maintained in good condition with fresh springs, the Banzai's suspension provides the balance between compliance and responsiveness that makes this electric brushed RC car UK platform popular for both casual drivers and those learning drift techniques. The suspension system's performance depends on all components working together, which is why using genuine replacement springs ensures you're maintaining the factory-engineered balance that delivers predictable handling throughout your driving sessions. Whether you're investing in a new Banzai 1/10th scale 4WD RTR RC car or maintaining an existing setup, keeping genuine replacement springs available ensures your vehicle continues to perform at its intended level.
What's in the Box
- FTX Banzai Rear Shock Springs — pair of two replacement springs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are these genuine FTX parts compatible with all Banzai models? — These rear shock springs are specifically designed for the FTX Banzai platform, including the FTX5529G (green) and FTX5529 (red) 1/10th scale 4WD RTR RC cars, as well as the FTX5536 1/10 touring and drift car roller chassis, ensuring complete compatibility across the Banzai family of vehicles.
- When should I replace my rear shock springs? — Suspension springs should be inspected regularly during maintenance. Signs that replacement springs are needed include reduced ride height, softer suspension response, or visible damage to the springs themselves. Regular replacement as part of preventative maintenance keeps your RC car UK performing optimally.
- What other suspension parts might I need alongside these springs? — Depending on your vehicle's maintenance needs, you might also want to consider the rear shock bodies (FTX6569), shock shaft and piston sets (FTX6567), shock caps and adjust rings (FTX6570), shock lower holders (FTX6571), or a complete set of rear shocks (FTX6563) to fully refresh your suspension system.
- Will these springs improve my Banzai's handling? — If your existing springs have lost their tension or become damaged, fresh replacement springs will restore your Banzai to its factory-engineered suspension geometry and response characteristics, delivering improved handling consistency and predictability during driving.
- Are these springs suitable for both street and drift driving? — Yes, these springs are part of the standard Banzai suspension system, which is engineered to work effectively for both street driving and drift applications on the FTX 1/10th scale platform.
- Do I need any special tools to install these springs? — Installation of rear shock springs typically requires removing the shock caps and adjust rings, which are common tools in any RC car UK enthusiast's workshop. The springs compress within the shock bodies and are secured by the shock shafts and pistons.
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 Banzai Rear Shock Springs (2) FTX6565 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: FTX6565
- Product Type: Rear Shock Springs
- Quantity: 2 springs
- Spare Part Category: Suspension Spares
- Compatible Vehicle Scale: 1/10th
- Compatible Vehicles: FTX5529G FTX Banzai 1/10th Scale 4WD RTR RC Car Brushed Electric Street Drift Car Green
- Compatible Vehicles: FTX5529 FTX Banzai 1/10th Scale 4WD RTR RC Car Brushed Electric Street Drift Car Red
- Compatible Vehicles: FTX5536 FTX 1/10 Touring Drift Car Roller Chassis Only
- Compatible Shock System: FTX Banzai Rear Suspension
- EAN Code: 5055323959752
- Suspension Component Type: Coil Springs
- Application: Rear Shocks
- Works With: FTX Banzai Rear Shock Bodies FTX6569
- Works With: FTX Banzai Rear Shock Shaft and Piston Set FTX6567
- Works With: FTX Banzai Shock Cap and Adjust Ring FTX6570
- Works With: FTX Banzai Rear Shocks Complete FTX6563
- Works With: FTX Banzai Rear Shock Tower FTX6561
- Works With: FTX Banzai Shock Lower Holder FTX6571
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