Overview
The Fastrax TRX-4 Aluminium Window Guard Set (5pc) is an essential protective accessory for your Traxxas TRX-4 Defender 4WD crawler. Whether you're an experienced RC enthusiast running your crawler on challenging terrain or discovering the world of scale RC crawlers for the first time, this window guard set provides robust protection for your vehicle's windows during off-road adventures. Designed specifically for the TRX-4 platform, these aluminium guards are engineered to shield your Defender's windows from impacts, debris and the inevitable bumps that come with rock crawling and rough terrain exploration across the UK.
Window guards are a critical investment for any serious crawler owner. Your TRX-4 Defender represents a significant investment in scale realism and performance, and protecting its bodywork is essential to maintaining its appearance and resale value. The Fastrax window guard set offers comprehensive coverage across all five window positions, ensuring that no matter which direction your crawler approaches an obstacle, your vehicle's windows remain protected from scratches, cracks and damage. This five-piece set covers all the window apertures on the Land Rover Defender body, making it the complete solution for crawler protection.
Available from RC Model Shop, your trusted UK RC retailer, the Fastrax TRX-4 Aluminium Window Guard Set is the perfect addition to any TRX-4 Defender collection. Whether you're crawling over rocks, traversing muddy terrain, or tackling technical courses, these guards keep your vehicle looking showroom-fresh whilst allowing full visibility through the cabin windows.
Key Features
- Aluminium Construction — The guards are manufactured from lightweight yet rigid aluminium alloy, providing excellent strength-to-weight ratio that protects your windows without adding significant mass to your crawler or affecting its handling characteristics.
- Five-Piece Complete Set — This comprehensive set includes all five window guards needed for your TRX-4 Defender, providing full coverage across the front windscreen, rear window, and side windows so no area is left unprotected.
- TRX-4 Defender Specific Design — Purpose-built for the Traxxas 1/10 TRX-4 Defender 4WD crawler, these guards are engineered to fit perfectly with the Defender body shell without requiring modification or causing fitment issues.
- Impact Protection — Aluminium guards absorb and deflect impacts from rocks, branches, terrain obstacles and other hazards encountered during off-road exploration, preventing damage to the painted window frames on your expensive crawler body.
- Lightweight Design — The aluminium material chosen for these guards keeps the overall weight increase minimal, preserving your TRX-4's handling balance and suspension performance on technical crawling courses.
- Durable Materials — Aluminium is chosen for its excellent durability and resistance to corrosion, ensuring these guards remain functional and attractive through many seasons of crawling whether in dry conditions or after exposure to moisture.
Technical Performance
The Fastrax TRX-4 Aluminium Window Guard Set represents quality engineering specifically tailored for the 1/10 scale Traxxas TRX-4 Defender platform. These guards are manufactured using premium aluminium alloy which provides the optimal balance between lightweight design and structural rigidity. The five-piece configuration is specifically engineered to integrate seamlessly with the TRX-4 Defender body shell across all window apertures. The aluminium material choice ensures that your guards will withstand repeated impacts from rocks and terrain obstacles whilst remaining corrosion-resistant even when exposed to damp conditions common in UK crawling environments. The construction maintains the structural integrity of the guards through countless hours of technical crawling without bending, cracking or losing their protective qualities.
What's in the Box
- Five aluminium window guards for complete TRX-4 Defender window coverage
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will these window guards fit my Traxxas TRX-4 Defender? — Yes, these guards are specifically designed for the Traxxas 1/10 TRX-4 Defender 4WD RTR, compatible with all colour variants including the Green (TRX82256-4-GRN), Sand (TRX82256-4-SAND), Red (TRX82256-4-RED), and Silver (TRX82256-4-SLVR) models.
- Do I need to modify my TRX-4 body to fit these guards? — No, these guards are engineered to fit directly onto your TRX-4 Defender without requiring any body modification, drilling, or cutting. Installation is straightforward and maintains the integrity of your vehicle's bodywork.
- What protection do these guards provide? — The five-piece window guard set provides comprehensive impact protection across all window apertures on your Defender, protecting against rock strikes, branch impacts, and debris damage encountered during off-road crawling adventures.
- Are aluminium guards better than plastic alternatives? — Aluminium offers superior impact absorption and durability compared to plastic options, whilst maintaining excellent lightweight characteristics. The material resists bending under impact and provides longer-lasting protection without degrading under UV exposure or extreme temperature variations common in UK weather conditions.
- Can I use these guards on multiple colour variants? — Absolutely, the Fastrax window guard set is compatible with all TRX-4 Defender colour options, allowing you to protect your vehicle regardless of which colour scheme you prefer.
- Will these affect my crawler's centre of gravity? — No, the aluminium guards are designed to be lightweight, adding minimal mass to your vehicle. When distributed across all five window positions, they have negligible impact on your crawler's handling or centre of gravity.
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 Fastrax TRX-4 Aluminium Window Guard Set 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: Fastrax
- Model Number: FTTX335
- EAN: 5056135719220
- Product Type: Window Guard Set
- Piece Count: 5 pieces
- Material: Aluminium
- Scale: 1/10
- Compatible Vehicle: Traxxas TRX-4 Defender 4WD
- Compatible Models: TRX82256-4-GRN (Green), TRX82256-4-SAND (Sand), TRX82256-4-RED (Red), TRX82256-4-SLVR (Silver)
- Application: Clipless Mounting
- Coverage: Complete window protection for all five window apertures
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.
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- 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.
