Overview
The FTX Outback Fury Shock Absorbers are essential replacement suspension components designed specifically for the FTX Outback Fury RC crawler. Whether you're an experienced RC enthusiast maintaining your fleet or a beginner looking to upgrade your off-road crawler, these shock absorbers offer reliable performance and durability for extended play sessions. As a critical part of your vehicle's suspension system, quality shocks are vital for maintaining control, stability and comfort during challenging terrain navigation.
These suspension spares represent genuine OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts, ensuring perfect compatibility with your FTX Outback Fury. When it comes to RC car UK performance, suspension maintenance is often overlooked but absolutely crucial for optimal handling characteristics. Over time, shock absorbers can wear out or lose their damping properties, especially if you regularly bash your ready to run RC vehicle over rough ground or use it in competitive settings.
RC Model Shop stocks the complete range of FTX spare parts and hop-ups, making it easy to keep your crawler in peak condition. By choosing genuine FTX components, you're investing in reliability and consistent performance that matches the factory specifications of your vehicle.
Key Features
- Pair of Shock Absorbers — This product supplies two complete shock units, providing everything needed for a full suspension refresh or replacement of worn components on your FTX Outback Fury RC crawler.
- Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) Specification — These are genuine FTX parts manufactured to the exact standards your Outback Fury was designed with, ensuring perfect fitment and consistent damping characteristics that maintain the vehicle's handling balance.
- Designed for Off-Road Performance — Built specifically for the demands of RC crawler use, including rock crawling, obstacle navigation and uneven terrain, these shocks provide reliable suspension articulation across challenging environments.
- Suspension System Compatibility — Purpose-built for the FTX Outback Fury suspension geometry, these shocks work seamlessly with the vehicle's existing suspension linkages, springs and mounting points without modification.
- Durable Construction — Engineered to withstand the repetitive impacts and forces encountered in RC crawler operation, these shocks maintain their performance through extended play sessions and competitive use.
- Essential Maintenance Part — Suspension components naturally wear over time as damping fluid ages and internal components experience wear, making periodic shock replacement a standard part of RC vehicle maintenance.
Technical Performance
The FTX Outback Fury Shock Absorbers are precision-engineered suspension components that form the core of your crawler's vertical compliance and damping system. These shocks work in conjunction with the vehicle's suspension springs and linkages to absorb impacts from rough terrain, maintain wheel contact during climbing and descending, and provide predictable handling characteristics across varied ground conditions. The shock absorbers feature sealed design construction that protects internal damping mechanisms from dust, dirt and water contamination, critical for reliable operation when crawling in outdoor environments. By maintaining proper damping characteristics through fresh shock fluid and undamaged internals, these components ensure your FTX Outback Fury maintains the ground clearance, articulation and stability that made it a popular choice amongst RC enthusiasts in the UK. Regular shock inspection and replacement as part of your RC car maintenance routine will significantly extend the lifespan of other suspension components and preserve overall vehicle handling.
What's in the Box
- 2 x FTX Outback Fury Shock Absorbers
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are these shock absorbers suitable for my FTX Outback Fury RC crawler? — Yes, these shock absorbers are designed specifically for the FTX Outback Fury and provide perfect OEM compatibility. They mount directly to your existing suspension mounting points without any modification required.
- How often should I replace my RC crawler shock absorbers? — Shock replacement frequency depends on usage intensity. Regular bashers might replace shocks every 6-12 months, while competitive crawler pilots may change them more frequently as damping fluid degrades and seals wear.
- What's the difference between these standard shocks and the aluminium options? — The FTX Fury Alloy Shock Absorbers offer a premium upgrade option with enhanced durability and adjustability compared to the standard shocks, though the standard components provide excellent baseline performance for recreational use.
- Can I use these shocks on other FTX models? — These shocks are specifically engineered for the FTX Outback Fury platform. Whilst some FTX models share suspension components, always verify compatibility before purchasing replacement parts for other vehicles.
- How do I know if my shocks need replacing? — Signs of worn shocks include reduced suspension travel, poor ground contact during climbing, excessive bouncing, or visible leaking of damping fluid. If your crawler feels less stable or responsive than when new, shock replacement should be considered.
- Are these genuine FTX parts? — Yes, this is an official FTX component supplied under part number FTX9162, ensuring you receive genuine parts that meet factory specifications and performance standards.
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 Outback Fury Shock Absorbers 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: FTX
- Model Number: FTX9162
- Product Type: Shock Absorbers (Pair)
- Quantity: 2
- Compatible Vehicle: FTX Outback Fury
- Part Category: Suspension Spares
- EAN: 5056135715215
- Spare Part Type: Suspension Spares
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.
