HoBao Hyper 8 VS VS2 1/8 Scale Rear Uprights Suspension Spare H88029

Overview

The HoBao Hyper 8/VS/VS2 Rear Uprights H88029 are essential suspension components designed for serious RC enthusiasts running HoBao's acclaimed 1/8 scale buggy range. Whether you're piloting a nitro-powered machine or an electric setup, these rear uprights form a critical part of your suspension geometry and are responsible for maintaining proper wheel alignment and suspension travel during high-speed bashing or competitive racing. These are genuine HoBao factory parts that ensure your RC buggy maintains optimal handling characteristics and durability through countless hours of action on the track or off-road terrain.

If you're a UK RC hobbyist looking to maintain, repair, or upgrade your HoBao Hyper VS, VS2, or original Hyper 8 buggy, these rear uprights are the component you need. They're specifically engineered to work seamlessly with HoBao's suspension geometry and are manufactured to the same exacting standards as the original equipment on your buggy. Whether you've damaged yours through normal wear and tear or you're building a second set of suspension components for quick changes between tracks, stocking genuine HoBao parts ensures consistent performance and peace of mind.

Available from RC Model Shop as a genuine spare part, the H88029 rear uprights represent exceptional value for money at our competitive UK pricing. We stock this component ready for dispatch, ensuring you can get your HoBao buggy back to full performance without extended downtime. These uprights are compatible with an extensive range of HoBao's 1/8 scale electric and nitro buggies, making them a versatile choice for anyone with a modern HoBao in their collection.

Key Features

• Genuine HoBao Factory Component — These are authentic OEM parts manufactured by HoBao themselves, ensuring perfect fitment and performance characteristics that match the original engineering specifications of your buggy, delivering consistency lap after lap.
• Rear Suspension Application — Designed specifically for the rear suspension geometry of HoBao's Hyper 8, VS, and VS2 buggy platforms, these uprights maintain proper wheel camber and toe-in angles essential for predictable handling and traction.
• Compatible Across Multiple Models — These rear uprights work with both electric and nitro variants of the HoBao Hyper VS2 range, as well as the original Hyper VS electric models, providing excellent compatibility for builders and collectors with multiple HoBao buggies.
• Suspension Spare Part Category — As a dedicated suspension component, these uprights are critical to your buggy's handling envelope, affecting how weight transfers through corners and how effectively your shocks can control vertical wheel movement.
• Direct Fitment Design — No modification or custom fabrication required—simply remove your worn or damaged uprights and install these direct replacements, maintaining exact factory geometry and performance characteristics.

Technical Performance

The HoBao Hyper 8/VS/VS2 rear uprights are precision-engineered suspension components that form the critical connection between your buggy's chassis, suspension arms, and wheels. These uprights are responsible for maintaining proper suspension geometry during acceleration, braking, and cornering, directly influencing how effectively your shocks can control wheel motion and how well your tyres maintain contact with the ground. The construction ensures rigidity whilst allowing the suspension to articulate smoothly through its full range of travel. For drivers running competitive 1/8 scale racing setups—whether electric brushless buggies with 4S or 6S LiPo power systems, or nitro-powered machines with HyperSpeed engines—suspension geometry is absolutely critical to lap times and overall consistency. These uprights maintain the precise suspension angles that HoBao's engineers calibrated into the Hyper platform, ensuring your setup delivers the handling balance and predictability the chassis was designed to provide. Built to withstand the rigorous demands of both track racing and off-road bashing, the uprights are engineered from durable materials that resist the stresses of high-speed cornering and rough terrain.

What's in the Box

• HoBao Hyper 8/VS/VS2 Rear Uprights (pair)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which HoBao buggy models do these rear uprights fit? — These H88029 uprights are compatible with an extensive range of HoBao's 1/8 scale buggies including the HB-VS2E-C100Y (HoBao Hyper VS2 1/8 Electric RTR with 4S 100A ESC), HB-VS2E (HoBao Hyper VS2e 1/8 Electric Roller Buggy), HB-VS2E-C150Y (HoBao Hyper VS2 1/8 Electric RTR with 6S 150A ESC), HB-VS2 (HoBao Hyper VS2 1/8 Nitro Roller Buggy), HB-VS2-C30Y (HoBao Hyper VS2 1/8 Nitro RTR with Hyper 30 Engine), HB-VS2-C21Y (HoBao Hyper VS2 1/8 Nitro RTR with Hyper 21 Engine), HBVSE-C100R (HoBao Hyper VS 1/8 RTR Brushless Buggy Red), HBVSE (HoBao Hyper VS 1/8 Electric Roller Buggy), HBVSE-C150BU (HoBao Hyper VS 1/8 RTR 150A ESC Blue), HBVSE-C100BU (HoBao Hyper VS 1/8 RTR Brushless Buggy Blue), HBVSE-C150R (HoBao Hyper VS 1/8 RTR 150A ESC Red), and HBVSE-PRO (HoBao Hyper VS 1/8 Pro Buggy Electric Roller)—providing excellent flexibility for collectors and enthusiasts with multiple HoBao buggies in their fleet.
• Are these genuine OEM parts? — Yes, these are authentic HoBao factory parts manufactured to original equipment standards, ensuring perfect fitment and performance consistency with the rest of your buggy's suspension system.
• Do I need any tools to install these uprights? — Installation requires standard RC maintenance tools. You'll need to disassemble your existing suspension to remove the old uprights and install the new ones, following HoBao's assembly documentation for your specific buggy model.
• Why would I need to replace my rear uprights? — Uprights can become damaged through impacts, hard crashes, or prolonged use, or you might choose to replace them as preventative maintenance on a well-used buggy. They're also essential if you're building a spare suspension set for quick changes between track sessions.
• How do rear uprights affect my buggy's handling? — Uprights are fundamental to suspension geometry, controlling wheel alignment angles (camber and toe) that directly influence how your tyres grip the track, how effectively your shocks absorb bumps, and how your weight transfers through corners—making them critical to performance and consistency.

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 HYPER 8/VS/VS2 UPRIGHTS H88029 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.