Overview
The Traxxas Battery Hold-Down and Mounts (TRX8919R) is an essential chassis upgrade for owners of the Traxxas Maxx V2 monster truck with extended 352mm wheelbase. This comprehensive battery management system includes front and rear mounts, spacers, and foam pads designed to keep your battery secure and properly positioned during high-speed bashing and competitive racing. Whether you're a weekend basher enjoying RC model cars in the UK or a serious enthusiast pushing your brushless RC truck to its limits, a reliable battery hold-down system is crucial for maintaining optimal weight distribution and vehicle handling.
The Maxx is renowned as one of the most capable and durable monster trucks in the RC hobby, and this genuine Traxxas spare part ensures your battery compartment is properly managed. The combination of front and rear mounts with spacers and foam pads provides a complete solution for battery installation, eliminating vibration and movement that could compromise performance or cause damage. This is particularly important for extended chassis models where proper battery placement affects the vehicle's centre of gravity and overall performance on any terrain.
As an authorised Traxxas retailer in the UK, RC Model Shop stocks genuine factory parts like the TRX8919R to help you maintain your RC monster truck in peak condition. When you invest in quality spare parts and upgrades for your ready to run RC vehicles, you're ensuring longevity and consistent performance whether you're tackling rough terrain, jumping massive ramps, or competing in organised events.
Key Features
- Front and Rear Battery Mounts — This product includes both front and rear mounting points, allowing you to secure your battery firmly to the chassis at multiple contact points, which significantly reduces vibration and movement during aggressive driving and high-impact landings that are common with brushless RC monster trucks.
- Spacers Included — The spacers provide precise separation and positioning within the battery compartment, ensuring your battery sits at the correct height and distance from the chassis frame, which is critical for proper weight distribution and handling characteristics of your Maxx.
- Foam Pads — Protective foam padding is included to isolate your battery from direct contact with the chassis, which absorbs shock and vibration while also protecting the battery case from damage caused by impacts and rough terrain during RC bashing sessions.
- Specifically Designed for Maxx V2 Extended Chassis — This is not a universal battery mount; it is engineered specifically for the Traxxas Maxx V2 monster truck with the 352mm extended wheelbase configuration, ensuring perfect fit and compatibility without modification.
- Complete Battery Management System — Rather than purchasing individual components, this package gives you everything needed for professional battery installation, making it an economical choice compared to sourcing multiple separate parts.
- Genuine Traxxas Part — As an official Traxxas factory spare part, this product meets the same exacting quality standards as your Maxx, ensuring durability and reliability throughout its service life.
Technical Performance
The Traxxas Battery Hold-Down and Mounts system represents careful engineering designed to address the specific challenges of battery management in high-performance RC monster trucks. The Maxx V2 with extended 352mm wheelbase is a substantial vehicle capable of delivering serious speed and power through its brushless drivetrain, which means battery placement and security are paramount considerations. The combination of front and rear mounts ensures that your battery—whether a 4S or 6S LiPo pack—remains absolutely secure even during the most aggressive jumping, turning, and acceleration that the Maxx can deliver. The foam pads serve a dual purpose: they provide vibration damping that keeps your battery quiet and stable, whilst also protecting the battery case from micro-impacts that occur during continuous driving. The spacers ensure that battery positioning is consistent and optimised for weight distribution, which directly affects handling balance, cornering ability, and overall performance characteristics of your RC car. For users running extended wheelbase Maxx models, proper battery management is even more critical as the longer chassis changes the vehicle's centre of gravity and requires precise weight distribution to maintain the vehicle's handling characteristics that Traxxas engineered into the platform.
What's in the Box
- Battery hold-down assembly
- Front battery mount
- Rear battery mount
- Battery compartment spacers
- Foam pads for vibration isolation and protection
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this battery hold-down suitable for my Traxxas Maxx? — This product is specifically designed for the Traxxas Maxx V2 monster truck with extended chassis (352mm wheelbase). It will not fit the original V1 Maxx chassis or standard wheelbase models, so please verify your Maxx model before purchasing. The part number TRX8919R is the correct specification for extended wheelbase versions.
- What batteries does this hold-down support? — The Maxx V2 extended chassis typically accommodates LiPo battery packs in 4S (14.8V) and 6S (22.2V) configurations, which are standard for brushless RC monster trucks. The mounts and spacers provided with this system are designed to secure these battery sizes properly within the compartment.
- Why do I need a battery hold-down system for my RC monster truck? — A quality battery hold-down system is essential because it prevents your battery from shifting or moving during aggressive driving, jumping, and impacts. Movement can damage battery connectors, cause poor electrical connections, reduce performance, and potentially create safety issues. The foam pads and mounts also protect your battery from vibration damage and physical contact with the chassis frame.
- Can I use this on other Traxxas models? — No, this is specifically engineered for the Maxx V2 extended wheelbase configuration. Using it on other Traxxas vehicles like the X-Maxx, Hoss, or other monster trucks may result in improper fit and inadequate battery security. Always use vehicle-specific parts to ensure compatibility and safety.
- Is this a complete battery solution or do I need additional parts? — This product provides the mounting hardware, spacers, and protective padding needed for battery installation. You will need to supply your own LiPo battery pack (typically 4S or 6S) and appropriate battery connector cables, but the TRX8919R includes everything for secure mounting.
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 Traxxas Battery hold-down / mounts (front & rear) / battery compartment spacers / foam pads (fits Maxx with extended chassis (352mm wheelbase)) TRX8919R 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: Traxxas
- Part Number: TRX8919R
- Manufacturer Part Number: 8919
- Product Type: Battery Hold-Down and Mounts
- Compatibility: Traxxas Maxx V2 with extended chassis (352mm wheelbase)
- Compatible Models: TRX89086-4-RNR, TRX89086-4-GRN, TRX89086-4-RED
- Included Components: Front battery mount, rear battery mount, battery compartment spacers, foam pads
- EAN Code: 020334891983
- Spare Part Category: Chassis Spares
- Does not fit: Original V1 Maxx chassis or standard wheelbase Maxx models
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