Overview
The VITAVON CNC Stronger Front/Rear Shock Silver Springs Wire Dia 2.6mm are premium replacement suspension components specifically engineered for the Arrma Kraton 8S, one of the most popular high-performance RC monster trucks available in the UK RC hobby market. If you own a brushless RC car like the Kraton 8S and are looking to upgrade your suspension performance, these CNC-manufactured shock springs represent a significant step forward from standard factory components. Built with precision engineering and superior materials, these springs deliver enhanced durability and performance characteristics that will transform how your RC vehicle handles during intense bashing sessions, competition runs, or weekend recreational driving.
Whether you are an experienced RC enthusiast running a ready to run RC truck or a dedicated racer seeking marginal performance gains, suspension upgrades are one of the most effective ways to improve handling, stability and component longevity. The VITAVON CNC shock springs are manufactured to exacting tolerances using high manganese steel, a material choice that reflects the brand's commitment to quality and performance. These springs are not simply thicker wire versions of stock components – they represent a complete engineering upgrade that offers real-world benefits you will feel immediately when you take your Kraton 8S out for a drive.
RC Model Shop stocks genuine VITAVON components for serious hobbyists across the UK who refuse to compromise on quality. The Kraton 8S has earned its reputation as a formidable 8S LiPo-powered monster truck, and equipping it with VITAVON's CNC-manufactured suspension upgrades ensures your platform performs at its absolute best. These shock springs are designed to work seamlessly with your existing Kraton 8S suspension geometry whilst providing enhanced performance across the board.
Key Features
- High Manganese Steel Construction — These shock springs are manufactured from high manganese steel rather than standard spring steel, providing superior strength, resilience and fatigue resistance that extends the service life of your suspension components and maintains consistent performance over thousands of drive cycles.
- Larger 2.6mm Wire Diameter — The springs feature a 2.6mm wire diameter compared to the stock 2.5mm specification, increasing material volume by approximately 4% and delivering noticeably stiffer spring rates that improve weight transfer, body roll control and overall handling precision during aggressive driving manoeuvres.
- CNC Precision Manufacturing — Each spring is CNC-manufactured to extremely tight tolerances, ensuring perfect consistency between left and right side springs and guaranteeing your RC truck maintains balanced suspension geometry and symmetrical handling characteristics that competitive drivers demand.
- Significantly Stronger Than Stock — These springs are engineered to be substantially stronger than Arrma's original equipment springs, providing increased support for your vehicle's chassis and reducing bottoming-out during high-speed jumps, massive landings and aggressive cornering whilst maintaining appropriate compliance for traction and comfort.
- Arrma Kraton 8S Specific Design — These springs are precisely engineered for the Kraton 8S platform only, ensuring perfect fitment, optimised suspension geometry and performance characteristics that match the demands of this powerful 8S brushless monster truck without modification or adaptation.
- Front and Rear Compatible — The set includes springs suitable for both front and rear shock positions, allowing you to upgrade your entire suspension system with matched components that work together harmoniously to deliver balanced handling and consistent performance from front to back.
Technical Performance
The engineering quality evident in VITAVON's CNC Stronger Shock Springs reflects the brand's deep understanding of high-performance RC suspension dynamics. The 2.6mm wire diameter upgrade represents a carefully calculated increase in material thickness that raises the spring constant without creating excessively stiff suspension that would compromise traction and comfort. In the demanding world of RC monster trucks – particularly with the Kraton 8S's substantial mass and powerful 8S LiPo battery configuration – suspension components must balance conflicting demands: support for aggressive driving whilst maintaining sufficient compliance to keep tyres planted during variable terrain changes. The high manganese steel material composition offers exceptional fatigue resistance, meaning these springs will maintain their performance characteristics over extended use periods that would degrade standard springs. The CNC manufacturing process ensures each spring meets identical specifications, eliminating the inconsistencies present in mass-produced springs where left and right components might vary slightly. This manufacturing consistency directly translates to improved vehicle handling because both sides of your suspension deliver identical spring rates, allowing your Kraton 8S to respond symmetrically during aggressive cornering, acceleration and braking inputs. For RC enthusiasts seeking to maximise the potential of their Kraton 8S platform – whether for competitive racing, high-speed bashing or challenging terrain exploration – these suspension upgrades represent genuine performance improvements that experienced drivers immediately recognise and appreciate.
What's in the Box
- Two longer shock springs (front position)
- Two shorter shock springs (rear position)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will these shock springs improve my Kraton 8S handling? — Yes, absolutely. The increased 2.6mm wire diameter provides stiffer spring rates than stock components, reducing body roll during cornering, improving weight transfer during acceleration and braking, and maintaining more consistent suspension performance throughout your driving session. You will immediately notice improved handling precision and stability, particularly during aggressive manoeuvres and high-speed runs.
- Are these springs suitable for beginners? — These upgraded springs are ideal for any Kraton 8S owner who has moved beyond complete beginner status and is ready to experience performance improvements. Suspension upgrades are one of the most effective modifications available for RC cars, delivering noticeable benefits that even intermediate drivers will appreciate. Installation requires basic mechanical competency but is well within the capability of any RC enthusiast with standard tools.
- Will these springs work with my stock Kraton 8S? — Yes, these VITAVON springs are specifically engineered for the Arrma Kraton 8S and compatible with model numbers ARA110002BT1 and ARA110002BT2. They will install directly into your existing shock towers without any modification or adaptation required, making this an straightforward upgrade process.
- What is the difference between these springs and stock Kraton 8S springs? — VITAVON's CNC Stronger springs feature a larger 2.6mm wire diameter compared to stock 2.5mm springs, are manufactured from high manganese steel rather than standard spring steel, and are produced using CNC precision manufacturing rather than mass production techniques. These combined improvements result in springs that are noticeably stronger, more consistent, and more durable than factory components, delivering measurable handling improvements.
- How many springs are included in this set? — The set includes four springs total: two longer springs for the front shock positions and two shorter springs for the rear shock positions, allowing you to upgrade your complete suspension system with a single purchase.
- What is the wire diameter specification? — These shock springs feature a 2.6mm wire diameter, representing an upgrade from the stock 2.5mm specification and delivering approximately 4% increase in material volume and corresponding improvements in spring strength and durability.
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 VITAVON CNC Stronger Front/Rear Shock Silver Springs Wire Dia 2.6mm For Arrma Kraton 8s - Vitavon VITARA330620 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: VITAVON
- Model Number: VITARA330620
- Product Type: CNC Stronger Shock Springs
- Compatibility: Arrma Kraton 8S (models ARA110002BT1 and ARA110002BT2)
- Material: High manganese steel
- Wire Diameter: 2.6mm (upgraded from stock 2.5mm)
- Spring Set Configuration: Two longer springs (front) + Two shorter springs (rear)
- Positions: Front and rear shock compatible
- Manufacturing Process: CNC precision manufactured
- Colour Options: Silver, Red, Black
- Performance Characteristic: Stronger than stock shock springs
- Quantity: 4 springs total per package
- Shipping: DHL/UPS shipping available
- Shipping Time: 3-10 business days
- Handling Time: Ships within 3 business days after cleared payment
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