Overview
The HoBao EPX Nylon Pillow Ball Nut is an essential suspension spare part designed for HoBao Hyper EPX 1/10 scale RC trucks. This component is engineered to provide reliable performance in the suspension system of your RC model, ensuring smooth operation and longevity of your vehicle's drivetrain. Whether you're a dedicated RC enthusiast in the UK looking to maintain your HoBao EPX, or someone who enjoys regular weekend bashing sessions, having quality replacement parts on hand is crucial for keeping your RC car UK ready for action at all times.
Pillow ball nuts are critical components in the suspension assembly of modern RC vehicles. They allow for smooth articulation and movement of suspension arms whilst maintaining structural integrity under stress. The nylon construction of this particular component offers a balance of durability and weight efficiency, making it ideal for both competitive racing and recreational RC driving. If you own a HoBao Hyper EPX 1/10 cab truck roller, whether in pearl white, clear, or yellow body configuration, this spare part is specifically engineered to work seamlessly with your model.
RC enthusiasts know that suspension maintenance is fundamental to achieving optimal performance from their vehicles. The HoBao EPX Nylon Pillow Ball Nut (8) comes as a pack of eight units, providing you with multiple replacement options so you can keep your RC truck running smoothly throughout the season. This is the kind of essential maintenance part that serious RC hobbyists keep in their spare parts box, ensuring they're never caught without a critical component during a repair session.
Key Features
- Nylon Construction — The nylon material provides an excellent balance between durability and weight, ensuring your suspension system remains responsive whilst maintaining the structural integrity needed for demanding RC driving conditions.
- Pack of Eight Units — With eight pillow ball nuts included in each package, you have multiple spares on hand for repairs, maintenance, or upgrades across different parts of your suspension system.
- OEM HoBao Part — This is a genuine manufacturer part from HoBao, ensuring perfect compatibility and fitment with your Hyper EPX 1/10 truck without any modification required.
- Suspension System Compatibility — Specifically engineered for the HoBao Hyper EPX suspension system, these nuts ensure proper articulation and smooth movement of suspension components during acceleration, braking, and cornering.
- Essential Maintenance Component — Pillow ball nuts are wear items in RC vehicles, and having quality replacements ensures your suspension continues to perform at its best over extended use.
Technical Performance
The HoBao EPX Nylon Pillow Ball Nut is engineered as a precision suspension component for 1/10 scale RC truck applications. Nylon pillow ball nuts serve a critical function in RC suspension systems by providing a flexible connection point that allows suspension arms to move freely whilst maintaining proper alignment and stability. The material choice of nylon offers an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, which is essential in RC racing and bashing where every gram of unsprung weight can affect handling characteristics. These nuts are designed to work specifically with the HoBao Hyper EPX 1/10 cab truck roller models, including variants with pearl white body (HB-GPX4E-W), clear body (HB-GPX4E-CL), and yellow body (HB-GPX4E-Y) configurations. The engineering behind this component ensures that suspension articulation remains smooth and responsive, critical for maintaining traction over uneven terrain and executing precise cornering manoeuvres during competitive driving or recreational basking sessions.
What's in the Box
- 8x HoBao EPX Nylon Pillow Ball Nuts
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a pillow ball nut and why does my RC truck need it? — A pillow ball nut is a suspension component that allows flexible connection between suspension arms and other parts of the chassis. It enables smooth articulation of the suspension whilst keeping everything properly aligned. Over time, these nuts can wear out or become damaged, affecting suspension performance and handling characteristics of your RC truck.
- Which HoBao models are compatible with this part? — This spare part is specifically designed for the HoBao Hyper EPX 1/10 cab truck roller, available in three body colour options: pearl white (HB-GPX4E-W), clear (HB-GPX4E-CL), and yellow (HB-GPX4E-Y).
- How often should I replace pillow ball nuts on my RC truck? — Pillow ball nuts are wear items that depend on frequency of use and driving conditions. Regular inspection during maintenance is recommended, and replacement should occur if you notice loose suspension movement, unusual noises, or reduced handling responsiveness.
- Are these genuine HoBao parts? — Yes, the H22008P is the official part number from HoBao manufacturer, ensuring guaranteed compatibility and quality standards that match the original specifications of your Hyper EPX truck.
- Why does the pack include eight nuts? — RC trucks use multiple pillow ball nuts throughout the suspension system. The pack of eight provides sufficient quantity for complete replacement or maintenance of multiple connection points, or gives you backup spares for future repairs.
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 HOBAO EPX NYLON PILLOW BALL NUT (8) H22008P 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: HoBao
- Model Number: H22008P
- Part Type: Suspension Spares
- Component: Nylon Pillow Ball Nut
- Quantity: 8 units
- Compatible Models: HB-GPX4E-W, HB-GPX4E-CL, HB-GPX4E-Y
- Vehicle Type: HoBao Hyper EPX 1/10 Cab Truck Roller
- Material: Nylon
We want to make sure your delivery goes smoothly, so here are some important details about our service:
- For orders above £120, we offer delivery to most mainland UK addresses. For orders under £120, we can still deliver to Northern Ireland and the outlying isles, as long as the item can be sent by Royal Mail, weighs less than 30kg, and fits within 61cm × 46cm × 46cm. Some highland and remote areas may carry an extra delivery charge as couriers often apply surcharges in these locations. If you live in one of these areas, feel free to contact us before ordering so we can confirm the delivery options and costs for you.
- Most of our products include delivery in the price. If your order is under £90, a small delivery fee will apply but do not worry this will always be clearly shown at checkout before you complete your purchase.
- Depending on what you choose at checkout, your order will usually be delivered either the next working day or within 2 working days. For next day delivery please place your order before 2:00pm. Orders are dispatched Monday to Friday only. Some items may take a little longer and if that is the case we will always show the expected delivery time on the product page.
- If your order includes items with different dispatch times we will normally wait and send everything together once all items are in stock. If one of the items is going to take a while we will give you the choice either wait for everything to arrive or let us send the available items now and deliver the rest later. It is up to you.
- We use trusted delivery partners to make sure your order gets to you safely and on time. We use DPD for next working day deliveries and Royal Mail for the 2 day option.
- As soon as your order is on its way we will send you a tracking number by email. If you provide your mobile number at checkout we will also send delivery updates straight to your phone so you can keep an eye on progress.
- If a product is marked as "Dispatched within 3 working days" delivery usually takes around 3 to 5 working days from when your order is placed.
- For customers in Inverness and other parts of the Scottish Highlands deliveries can take up to 2 working days even if you select next day delivery as couriers do not currently offer a guaranteed next day service to those areas.
