Overview
The FTX Zorro Brushless Upper Plate Height Spacers (2) FTX6984 are essential chassis tuning components designed for the FTX Zorro Trophy Truck Brushless and FTX Khaos 1/10 Brushless 4WD Truggy. These precision-engineered spacers allow you to adjust the height of your upper chassis plate, giving you fine-tuned control over your RC car's handling characteristics and suspension geometry. Whether you're a dedicated RC enthusiast in the UK looking to optimise your brushless RC vehicle's performance or a weekend basher wanting to experiment with different suspension setups, these height spacers are an indispensable addition to your spares box.
As a dedicated RC car UK enthusiast, you know that small adjustments can make a significant difference to how your vehicle performs on different terrain. The FTX Zorro Brushless Upper Plate Height Spacers offer a simple yet effective way to modify your chassis geometry without requiring extensive disassembly or expensive upgrades. These spacers work with your existing chassis setup, allowing you to raise or lower your upper plate to change the angles of your suspension arms and steering geometry. This level of tuning flexibility is what separates a good ready to run RC car from a truly competitive machine.
FTX is a recognised name in the RC hobby, known for producing high-quality vehicles and spare parts that offer excellent value and reliability. These height spacers are engineered to the same standards as the rest of the Zorro Brushless chassis components, ensuring perfect fitment and long-lasting performance. The set includes two spacers, allowing you to make symmetrical adjustments to both sides of your vehicle's chassis for balanced handling.
Key Features
- Precision Chassis Tuning — These height spacers allow you to adjust the vertical position of your upper chassis plate, which directly affects the angles of your suspension arms and steering geometry. This is crucial for fine-tuning your RC car's handling characteristics to suit different driving styles and terrain conditions.
- Compatible with Khaos and Zorro Brushless Models — Specifically designed to fit the FTX Khaos 1/10 Brushless 4WD Truggy and FTX Zorro Trophy Truck Brushless, these spacers are engineered for perfect fitment and reliability. You can be confident that they will integrate seamlessly with your existing chassis components.
- Set of Two Spacers — The package includes a pair of spacers, allowing you to make identical adjustments to both sides of your vehicle. This symmetrical setup ensures balanced handling and predictable vehicle behaviour during high-speed runs and competitive racing.
- Essential Spare Part — As a chassis spare, these spacers are categorised as essential maintenance and tuning items for Zorro and Khaos owners. Whether you need replacements or want to experiment with different geometry setups, having spare spacers in your collection is practical and cost-effective.
- Affordable Performance Enhancement — At just £1.42, these height spacers represent exceptional value for money, offering a low-cost way to modify your brushless RC vehicle's handling without investing in expensive aluminium upgrade kits or complete chassis overhauls.
Technical Performance
The FTX Zorro Brushless Upper Plate Height Spacers are manufactured to precise tolerances to ensure consistent fitment across all compatible 1/10 scale brushless RC vehicles. The spacers function as mechanical shims that stack between your upper chassis plate and the suspension components, allowing you to adjust the ride height and suspension geometry incrementally. This type of adjustment is fundamental to RC car tuning, as changing the vertical position of your upper plate alters the camber, caster, and toe-in angles of your suspension arms. For brushless RC car enthusiasts in the UK who are serious about optimising performance, understanding how these geometry changes affect handling is key. By adjusting the height spacers, you can achieve different handling characteristics — tighter cornering, improved stability, better traction on specific surfaces, or altered steering response. The engineering precision of FTX components means these spacers will maintain their dimensions and fitment through extended use, providing reliable tuning adjustments whether you're running 3S LiPo systems typical of these Brushless models or pushing the boundaries of your vehicle's performance capabilities.
What's in the Box
- FTX Zorro Brushless Upper Plate Height Spacers — Pair of precision-engineered chassis spacers (qty 2)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the purpose of upper plate height spacers in RC cars? — Upper plate height spacers are used to adjust the vertical position of your chassis's upper plate relative to the suspension components. By adding or removing spacers, you change the angles of your suspension arms and steering geometry, which directly affects how your RC car handles on different terrain. This is one of the most important tuning adjustments you can make to optimise your vehicle's performance without expensive upgrades.
- Are these spacers compatible with my FTX Zorro or Khaos? — Yes, the FTX6984 Upper Plate Height Spacers are specifically designed for the FTX Zorro Trophy Truck Brushless RTR and the FTX Khaos 1/10 Brushless 4WD Truggy. If you own either of these models, these spacers will integrate perfectly with your existing chassis. If you have a different FTX model, please check compatibility before purchasing.
- Can I use plastic spacers or should I upgrade to CNC aluminium? — The standard FTX6984 spacers are the original equipment designed for your vehicle and provide excellent value for money. FTX also offers CNC aluminium upgrade options such as the FTX Zorro Brushless CNC Aluminium Upper Plate Spacers, which provide increased rigidity and durability if you want to upgrade. For casual weekend bashers, the standard spacers are perfectly adequate; for competitive racing or extreme driving, many RC car UK enthusiasts prefer the added strength of aluminium alternatives.
- How many spacers do I need to order? — This set includes two spacers, one for each side of your vehicle. This is the standard configuration for balanced chassis geometry. Depending on the adjustment you want to make, you may need to purchase multiple sets if you want to experiment with different ride heights.
- Will these spacers work with 3S LiPo brushless systems? — Yes, these spacers are mechanical components that work with any battery system your Zorro Brushless or Khaos Brushless vehicle supports. They don't interact with electrical components, so they're compatible with 3S LiPo systems and any other battery configuration your vehicle accepts.
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 ZORRO BRUSHLESS UPPER PLATE HEIGHT SPACERS (2) FTX6984 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.
- Part Number: FTX6984
- Manufacturer: FTX
- EAN Code: 5056135738894
- Product Type: Chassis Spares — Upper Plate Height Spacers
- Scale: 1/10
- Quantity Included: 2 spacers
- Compatible Models: FTX Khaos 1/10 Brushless 4WD Truggy (FTX5564P Purple, FTX5564B Blue), FTX Zorro Trophy Truck Brushless RTR (FTX5557WO Orange)
- Application: Suspension geometry tuning, ride height adjustment, chassis setup customisation
- Material: Engineered plastic (standard specification)
- Upgrade Options Available: CNC Aluminium Upper Plate Spacers for improved rigidity
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