Overview
The HOBAO HYPER GTB Rear Shock Set H90084 is an essential replacement and upgrade component for owners of the HOBAO HYPER GTB RC buggy platform. Whether you're a seasoned RC enthusiast looking to maintain your competition-grade machine or a dedicated basher seeking to refresh your suspension setup, this rear shock set delivers the performance and reliability you need. HOBAO is a recognised manufacturer of high-quality RC components, and this genuine spare part ensures your GTB platform continues to perform at its peak on track or off-road terrain across the UK.
Suspension tuning is one of the most critical aspects of RC car performance, directly influencing handling, stability, and ride quality. The HOBAO HYPER GTB Rear Shock Set is engineered to restore or upgrade the rear suspension geometry and damping characteristics of your buggy, allowing you to fine-tune your vehicle's behaviour across different surfaces and driving conditions. This is particularly important for competitive racers and serious hobbyists who demand consistent, predictable performance from their RC cars.
RC enthusiasts throughout the UK rely on genuine HOBAO spare parts to maintain the integrity and performance of their models. This rear shock set is manufactured to the original specifications, ensuring perfect compatibility with your HYPER GTB platform and maintaining the engineering standards HOBAO is known for. Whether you're replacing worn shocks after extensive use or upgrading as part of a comprehensive suspension refresh, this component will help you achieve the handling characteristics you're looking for in your RC buggy.
Key Features
- Genuine HOBAO Manufacturing — This rear shock set is an authentic HOBAO component, manufactured to the exact specifications required for the HYPER GTB platform, ensuring perfect fitment and consistent performance that genuine parts are known for.
- Direct Replacement Compatibility — Designed specifically for the HOBAO HYPER GTB buggy, this rear shock set integrates seamlessly with your existing chassis and suspension mounting points without requiring modifications or adaptations.
- Performance Suspension Upgrade — Upgrading or replacing your rear shocks allows you to optimise your buggy's handling characteristics, improving stability during cornering, reducing body roll, and enhancing overall control across different track conditions.
- Comprehensive Rear Suspension Solution — This is a complete shock set for the rear of your vehicle, providing a matched pair of shocks that work together to deliver balanced suspension geometry and consistent damping characteristics.
- Essential Maintenance Component — Over time, shock absorbers experience wear and degradation of their damping fluid and internal seals, making replacement or upgrade a necessary part of maintaining peak RC performance.
Technical Performance
The HOBAO HYPER GTB Rear Shock Set represents precision engineering in suspension components for 1/10 scale RC buggies. HOBAO designs their shock absorbers to provide optimal damping characteristics across a wide range of driving speeds and surface conditions, from smooth asphalt tracks to rough off-road terrain. The shocks are engineered to maintain consistent performance throughout extended running sessions, resisting the heat buildup and fluid degradation that can occur during intensive use. Quality shock absorbers are crucial to RC buggy performance, as they directly influence how effectively the chassis maintains contact with the ground, how responsive the vehicle feels to driver inputs, and how well the buggy absorbs impacts from jumps and rough surfaces. The rear suspension geometry established by these shocks affects weight distribution, traction characteristics, and the overall balance of your RC car. Whether you're competing in local or regional RC racing events or simply enjoying weekend bashing sessions with your HYPER GTB, these genuine HOBAO shocks will help you achieve the predictable, responsive handling that defines quality RC performance.
What's in the Box
- HOBAO HYPER GTB Rear Shock Set (pair of rear shocks)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the HOBAO HYPER GTB Rear Shock Set used for? — This rear shock set is a replacement and upgrade component for the HOBAO HYPER GTB 1/10 scale buggy platform. It replaces the rear suspension shocks, which are critical components that absorb impacts, control chassis movement, and influence handling characteristics. Whether your existing shocks have worn out after extensive use or you're upgrading your suspension for better performance, this set provides the rear damping solution your buggy needs.
- Is this suitable for beginners? — This is a spare part designed for owners of the HOBAO HYPER GTB buggy who already have basic RC knowledge and experience with their vehicles. If you own a HYPER GTB and are comfortable performing basic maintenance and component replacement, this shock set is straightforward to install. However, this is not a beginner-level complete RC car; it's a component for existing HYPER GTB owners.
- How do I know this will fit my HOBAO buggy? — This rear shock set is engineered specifically for the HOBAO HYPER GTB platform and carries the genuine HOBAO part number H90084. As long as you own a HYPER GTB buggy, this set will integrate perfectly with your vehicle's rear suspension mounts and geometry without any modifications required.
- Why would I need to replace my rear shocks? — Shock absorbers experience wear over time as their internal damping fluids degrade, seals wear, and springs lose their resilience. Extended use, particularly in competitive racing or rough off-road conditions, accelerates this wear. Replacing worn shocks restores proper suspension performance, improving handling, stability, and ride quality. Many RC enthusiasts also upgrade their shocks as part of performance tuning to achieve specific handling characteristics suited to their driving style and racing conditions.
- Can I upgrade my suspension with this shock set? — Yes, upgrading your rear shocks is an excellent way to improve your buggy's performance. Fresh, quality shocks optimise your vehicle's handling, reduce body roll during cornering, and help maintain consistent traction across varying surfaces, making this a worthwhile investment for both competitive racers and dedicated hobbyists.
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 GTB REAR SHOCK SET H90084 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
- Part Number: H90084
- Product: HOBAO HYPER GTB Rear Shock Set
- Application: HOBAO HYPER GTB 1/10 scale buggy
- Suspension Position: Rear
- Configuration: Pair of shocks (complete rear shock set)
- EAN: 4711605965736
- RRP: £47.99
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