Overview
The FTX Utah 2.0 15T Metal Portal Axle Gear is a precision-engineered replacement component designed for the FTX Utah 2.0 1/18 scale brushless crawler. This metal gear upgrade is essential for maintaining optimal performance in your 1/18 scale RC crawler, particularly in the demanding portal axle system that provides the crucial low-range gearing and articulation needed for serious rock crawling. Whether you're a dedicated RC enthusiast exploring challenging terrain or a seasoned crawler pilot pushing your Utah 2.0 to its limits, having quality replacement gears on hand ensures your RC car UK setup remains in peak condition.
As a dedicated spare part for the FTX Utah 2.0 crawler range, this 15T metal portal axle gear represents FTX's commitment to quality construction and durability. The metal construction provides superior strength and longevity compared to standard plastic alternatives, making it an excellent investment for anyone serious about their brushless RC crawler performance. When it comes to 1/18 scale crawlers in the UK market, the Utah 2.0 has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional value and capability, and maintaining those components with quality spares like this gear ensures your investment continues to deliver the performance you expect.
This genuine FTX spare part is fully compatible with both the FTX Utah 2.0 1/18 Brushless 2-Speed LCG Crawler in Metallic Teal and the Grey variant, making it a universal solution for Utah 2.0 owners. The 15T specification is precisely engineered to match the original equipment specifications, ensuring seamless integration and optimal gear mesh characteristics within the portal axle assembly. Whether you're upgrading from worn factory components or building a backup set for competitive crawler events, this metal portal axle gear delivers the reliability and performance that separates serious RC enthusiasts from casual operators.
Key Features
- Metal Construction — Unlike plastic alternatives, the metal composition of this portal axle gear provides significantly enhanced durability and strength, allowing it to withstand the demanding forces encountered during rock crawling, obstacle navigation, and off-road exploration without stripping or failure.
- 15T Specification — The precise 15-tooth count is engineered to work seamlessly within the FTX Utah 2.0 portal axle system, delivering the exact gearing ratio needed for optimal low-range performance and articulation in challenging terrain.
- Direct OEM Compatibility — This genuine FTX spare part is manufactured to exact original equipment specifications, ensuring perfect fit and function within your Utah 2.0 crawler without any modification or adjustment required.
- Portal Axle System Integration — Designed specifically for the portal axle assembly, this gear is critical to the low-range gearing performance that makes the Utah 2.0 such an effective rock crawler, providing the mechanical advantage needed for extreme articulation and obstacle clearance.
- Extended Longevity — The robust metal construction ensures this gear maintains its precision and performance characteristics through countless hours of crawling, obstacle work, and challenging terrain navigation, reducing the need for frequent replacement compared to plastic alternatives.
- Dual Model Compatibility — Whether you operate the Metallic Teal or Grey variant of the FTX Utah 2.0 1/18 brushless crawler, this spare part is fully compatible with both colour options, providing a universal solution for any Utah 2.0 owner in the UK.
Technical Performance
The FTX Utah 2.0 15T Metal Portal Axle Gear is engineered with meticulous attention to detail, utilising metal construction throughout to ensure exceptional strength and durability in the critical portal axle system of your 1/18 scale brushless crawler. The portal axle represents one of the most important systems in modern rock crawling design, providing the low-range gearing multiplication and articulation geometry that allows compact crawlers like the Utah 2.0 to traverse extreme obstacles and challenging terrain that would be impossible with conventional axle designs. The 15T tooth count has been precisely calculated to deliver optimal performance within the Utah 2.0's two-speed transmission system, ensuring smooth power delivery and appropriate gear mesh characteristics under load. The metal composition resists the wear, deformation, and failure modes that plague plastic gears when subjected to the high torque loads generated during crawling activities, rock climbing, and obstacle navigation. This spare part maintains the precision engineering standards that FTX has established for its crawler platform, ensuring that replacement does not compromise the carefully balanced performance characteristics of your complete Utah 2.0 system. The gear's robust construction means it will maintain its dimensional accuracy and performance characteristics through extended use, protecting your investment in a quality 1/18 scale brushless crawler and ensuring consistent, reliable performance whether you're exploring natural terrain or competing in organised crawler events across the UK.
What's in the Box
- FTX Utah 2.0 15T Metal Portal Axle Gear
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this metal portal axle gear compatible with my FTX Utah 2.0 crawler? — Yes, this genuine FTX spare part is fully compatible with both the FTX Utah 2.0 1/18 Brushless 2-Speed LCG Crawler in Metallic Teal (FTX5476MT) and the Grey variant (FTX5476GY). The 15T metal gear is engineered to exact OEM specifications for seamless integration into your Utah 2.0's portal axle system.
- Why should I choose a metal gear over the plastic alternative? — Metal gears provide substantially greater durability and strength compared to plastic components, resisting wear, stripping, and deformation under the high torque loads generated during rock crawling and obstacle navigation. If you regularly push your Utah 2.0 to its limits or use it for competitive crawler events, metal gears represent a worthwhile investment in reliability and longevity.
- What is a portal axle and why is it important for rock crawling? — The portal axle is a sophisticated gearing system that provides low-range mechanical advantage and allows the wheels to be positioned outside the axle centerline, enabling extreme articulation and obstacle clearance essential for serious rock crawling. The portal axle gear is a critical component within this system, and quality replacement parts like this metal version ensure your crawler maintains peak performance.
- How often should I replace my portal axle gears? — With metal construction, this gear will provide extended service life compared to plastic alternatives, particularly if you maintain proper lubrication and avoid excessive abuse. Most crawlers operated regularly in challenging conditions should consider having replacement gears on hand as part of preventative maintenance, ensuring you're not sidelined during important events or sessions.
- Is this a genuine FTX part? — Yes, this is an authentic FTX spare component manufactured to exact original equipment specifications, ensuring perfect fit and performance within your Utah 2.0 system. Purchasing genuine spares from an authorised UK retailer protects your investment and ensures you receive quality components that maintain the performance standards established by FTX.
- What tools do I need to install this gear? — Installation requirements vary depending on your mechanical skill level and workshop setup. We recommend consulting your Utah 2.0 user manual or watching installation guides from experienced UK RC crawlers before undertaking the work. If you're uncertain about the process, our team at RC Model Shop can offer guidance or you may prefer to have the component installed by an experienced RC technician.
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 UTAH 2.0 15T METAL PORTAL AXLE GEAR FTX11580 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.
- Model: FTX Utah 2.0 15T Metal Portal Axle Gear
- Part Number: FTX11580
- EAN: 5056135795392
- Manufacturer: FTX
- Scale: 1/18
- Gear Type: Metal Portal Axle Gear
- Tooth Count: 15T
- Material: Metal
- Compatible Models: FTX5476MT - FTX Utah 2.0 1/18 Brushless 2-Speed LCG Crawler Metallic Teal, FTX5476GY - FTX Utah 2.0 1/18 Brushless 2-Speed LCG Crawler Grey
- Application: Portal Axle System
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