Overview
The FTX Supaforza Front Shock Tower (FTX9607) is an essential chassis spare part designed for the FTX Supaforza GT 1/7th scale brushless electric RC car. This replacement shock tower is a critical structural component that mounts and supports the front suspension system, ensuring precise geometry and reliable performance during intense off-road driving. Whether you're replacing a damaged tower after a hard crash, upgrading your setup for better suspension geometry, or building a complete Supaforza from spare parts, this front shock tower is engineered to restore your RC car's handling characteristics and durability. The Supaforza is renowned in the UK RC community for its high-performance capabilities, and maintaining genuine FTX spares like this shock tower is essential to keeping your vehicle running at its best.
This is a genuine FTX spare part manufactured to exact factory specifications, ensuring perfect fitment and compatibility with both the FTX5494B Supaforza GT in blue and the FTX5494R Supaforza GT in red. RC enthusiasts, whether casual bashers or dedicated competitors, rely on genuine replacement parts to maintain their vehicles' performance and structural integrity. The shock tower is a load-bearing chassis component that directly influences suspension travel, alignment, and overall handling dynamics of your 1/7th scale RC truck.
As an authorised FTX retailer in the UK, RC Model Shop stocks a comprehensive range of Supaforza spare parts, allowing you to keep your RC car in pristine condition or build multiple vehicles from the ground up. Whether you're repairing damage from exciting trail sessions, optimising your suspension geometry, or maintaining your collection of ready-to-run RC models, genuine spare parts like the FTX9607 front shock tower are the foundation of reliable, long-lasting performance.
Key Features
- Genuine FTX Manufacturer Part — This is an authentic FTX spare part (model FTX9607) manufactured to original specifications, ensuring perfect compatibility with your Supaforza GT and consistent performance characteristics across your fleet of RC vehicles.
- Direct OEM Fitment — The front shock tower is engineered to fit precisely on both the FTX5494B (blue) and FTX5494R (red) Supaforza GT models, with no modification or adjustment required, making installation straightforward and reliable.
- Critical Suspension Component — The shock tower is the mounting structure that holds your front shock absorber in place, directly affecting suspension geometry, ride height, and handling response during off-road driving.
- Durable Construction — Engineered to withstand the forces and impacts experienced during high-performance 1/7th scale RC driving, this shock tower maintains its integrity through repeated use and challenging terrain.
- Structural Support — The shock tower provides rigid support for the front suspension system, preventing flex and ensuring consistent handling across varied driving conditions and surfaces.
Technical Performance
The FTX Supaforza Front Shock Tower is engineered as a structural chassis component designed to mount and support the front suspension assembly of the 1/7th scale Supaforza GT brushless electric RC truck. As a chassis spare part, this tower is critical to maintaining proper suspension geometry and ride characteristics. The Supaforza GT is powered by brushless electric motors with professional-grade 150A brushless ESCs, capable of delivering significant power and performance, which means the chassis components must be robust enough to handle the acceleration, braking, and cornering forces generated during high-speed driving. The shock tower's design ensures that the front shock absorber is mounted securely and maintains correct alignment with the chassis, allowing the suspension to function as engineered and deliver the responsive handling that makes the Supaforza GT a favourite among UK RC enthusiasts. By maintaining genuine OEM spare parts like this shock tower, you preserve the structural integrity and performance characteristics of your vehicle, ensuring it continues to perform reliably whether you're bashing in the garden, tackling local trails, or competing at organised events.
What's in the Box
- FTX Supaforza Front Shock Tower (FTX9607)
What You Need to Complete
- Shock absorber assembly (sold separately as FTX9584 — FTX Supaforza Assembled Shock Absorber)
- Fasteners and hardware (may be required depending on your specific repair or build requirements)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the FTX9607 front shock tower compatible with my Supaforza? — Yes, this shock tower is designed for direct fitment on both the FTX5494B Supaforza GT 1/7th brushless electric RTR in blue and the FTX5494R Supaforza GT 1/7th brushless electric RTR in red. It is a genuine OEM spare part manufactured by FTX.
- What does a shock tower do on an RC car? — The shock tower is the structural component that mounts your shock absorber (also called a shock or suspension unit) to the chassis. It holds the shock in the correct position, maintains proper suspension geometry, and allows the suspension to travel and respond to terrain changes. A properly installed shock tower is essential for correct handling and ride quality.
- Will this part help improve my Supaforza's handling? — If your current shock tower is damaged, bent, or cracked, replacing it with a genuine FTX part will restore your vehicle's suspension geometry and handling characteristics. A straight, undamaged shock tower ensures that your suspension functions as the engineers intended.
- What spare parts do I need to repair my Supaforza after a crash? — Depending on the severity of your crash, you may need various chassis spares. The shock tower (FTX9607) is essential if front-end damage has occurred. Other common replacement parts include the battery box (FTX9620), chassis braces (FTX9617), bumpers (FTX9621), and suspension components like shock absorbers (FTX9584) and shock springs available in different rates (4.5T, 5T, and 6T options).
- Can I use aftermarket shock towers on my Supaforza? — Genuine FTX spare parts are designed and tested to work perfectly with your Supaforza. Using OEM parts ensures precise fitment, correct suspension geometry, and reliable performance. Aftermarket alternatives may not fit properly or deliver the same performance characteristics.
- How often do I need to replace my shock tower? — Under normal use, a shock tower will last many seasons. However, if you crash hard, flip your vehicle, or land heavily on the front end, the shock tower can become bent or cracked. If you notice handling problems, uneven ride height, or visible damage, replacement is recommended.
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 SUPAFORZA FRONT SHOCK TOWER FTX9607 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: FTX9607
- Part Type: Front Shock Tower / Chassis Spare Part
- Scale: 1/7th
- Compatible Vehicle Models: FTX5494B - FTX Supaforza GT 1/7th Brushless Electric RTR Blue, FTX5494R - FTX Supaforza GT 1/7th Brushless Electric RTR Red
- EAN: 5056135758687
- Primary Function: Mounts and supports front shock absorber assembly
- Component Category: Suspension / Chassis Structure
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