Overview
The Traxxas Body, Rustler VXL, Orange (painted, decals applied) is a premium replacement or upgrade bodyshell designed for the iconic Traxxas Rustler 4X4 VXL truggy. Whether you're looking to refresh your RC car UK collection with a striking new look or you've damaged your existing body during an intense bashing session, this professionally painted orange shell offers an authentic factory finish that turns heads at the track or the park. This is the perfect solution for RC enthusiasts who want to maintain the performance of their brushless RC truggy whilst giving it a complete aesthetic transformation.
Crafted from tough polycarbonate material, this bodyshell comes fully assembled and ready to mount straight onto your Rustler platform. The impressive ProGraphix paint application delivers a vibrant, durable finish that resists fading and damage from UV exposure, mud splatter, and the general wear and tear of regular RC bashing. This is not a bare shell that requires hours of painting, masking and finishing—it arrives complete with pre-applied decals and all the mounting hardware you need, making it ideal for busy RC enthusiasts who want results without the workshop time.
If you're running a brushless RC stadium truck or truggy and want to stand out from the crowd, this orange Rustler body delivers factory-quality aesthetics combined with proven durability. The 1/10 scale design fits the Rustler 4X4 VXL perfectly, and the 290mm wheelbase ensures perfect proportions and realistic scale appearance. Whether you're a weekend basher, a competitive racer, or simply someone who loves maintaining their RC car in pristine condition, this replacement body is an essential accessory.
Key Features
- ProGraphix Premium Paint Finish — The body features Traxxas's renowned ProGraphix paint system, which delivers a professional-grade, vibrant orange colour that's far more durable and resistant to fading than standard paint jobs. This means your RC truggy will maintain its show-quality appearance through countless bashing sessions.
- Pre-Applied Decals — All decals come factory-applied to the shell, saving you hours of careful application work and ensuring perfect alignment and finish quality that's difficult to achieve by hand. This gets your RC car UK ready to run immediately without tedious decoration tasks.
- Tough Polycarbonate Construction — The shell is manufactured from robust polycarbonate plastic, which is impact-resistant and flexible enough to absorb crashes without cracking or splitting. This material is the industry standard for high-performance RC bodies because it combines strength with light weight.
- Pre-Installed Body Mounts — The shell arrives with body mounts already fitted, eliminating the need to source and install separate mounting hardware. This dramatically speeds up installation time and ensures the body is secured correctly to your chassis.
- Integrated Roof Skid Plate — A factory-fitted roof skid plate protects the upper surface of the body from impact damage during flips and rollovers, which are inevitable during aggressive bashing. This reinforced area keeps the shell looking fresh longer.
- Rear Wing Included — The aerodynamic rear wing is pre-installed on the body, enhancing both the aesthetic appeal and providing high-speed stability on the track. This is a race-inspired feature that gives your Rustler a competitive edge.
- 1/10 Scale Compatibility — Designed specifically for the Rustler 4X4 VXL platform with a 290mm wheelbase, this body fits perfectly without modification, ensuring authentic proportions and perfect fitment that aftermarket bodies from other manufacturers cannot guarantee.
- Ready-to-Mount Design — Unlike bare polycarbonate shells that require extensive preparation, this body comes fully assembled with all components in place, allowing you to install it and start driving within minutes rather than hours.
Technical Performance
The Traxxas Body, Rustler VXL represents the pinnacle of RC body engineering for the 1/10 scale truggy category. Built from premium polycarbonate material, the shell provides the ideal balance between weight savings and impact protection—critical factors for any brushless RC truggy that regularly experiences high-speed landings and aggressive driving. The material's inherent flexibility absorbs crash energy that would shatter cheaper ABS plastic, whilst remaining lightweight enough to preserve the Rustler VXL's impressive acceleration and handling characteristics. The 290mm wheelbase ensures that proportions remain authentic to the real vehicles that inspired this design, and the weight distribution is optimised to work perfectly with the Rustler platform's suspension geometry. The ProGraphix paint system uses automotive-grade primers and clear coats applied through industrial processes, resulting in a finish that's genuinely indistinguishable from factory production. The pre-installed roof skid plate reinforces the most vulnerable area of the shell during tumbles, whilst the integrated rear wing serves both aesthetic and functional purposes—it improves high-speed stability by providing downforce at the rear axle, which is particularly noticeable when launching jumps or driving at maximum velocity on open terrain. The factory-fitted body mounts are pre-aligned to the shell's geometry, meaning installation on your Rustler VXL requires no adjustment or trimming. This is genuine OEM-quality bodywork that will serve your RC car for years of bashing, basking or racing.
What's in the Box
- Rustler 4X4 VXL orange painted bodyshell with pre-applied decals
- Pre-installed body mounts
- Integrated roof skid plate
- Pre-installed rear wing
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will this orange body fit my Rustler 4X4 VXL? — Yes, this body is manufactured specifically for the Traxxas Rustler 4X4 VXL platform and features the correct 290mm wheelbase to ensure perfect fitment. It arrives with pre-installed body mounts that align perfectly with your chassis drilling points, so installation is straightforward and requires no modification to your vehicle.
- Do I need to paint or decal this body myself? — No, absolutely not. This shell arrives fully painted with the vibrant ProGraphix orange finish and all decals are pre-applied from the factory. You simply mount it to your Rustler and you're ready to drive. This saves hours of workshop time compared to bare polycarbonate shells.
- Is the polycarbonate material durable enough for bashing? — Polycarbonate is the industry-standard material for RC bodies because it's genuinely tough and impact-resistant. Whilst any body can be damaged with sufficient force, polycarbonate is much more likely to flex and absorb impact than crack or shatter, which means this shell will survive countless aggressive drives through mud, grass, and obstacles before requiring replacement.
- What makes ProGraphix paint better than standard paint? — ProGraphix uses automotive-grade primers and multi-layer clear coat systems applied through Traxxas's industrial manufacturing process. The result is a finish that's far more UV-resistant, chemical-resistant, and durable than hand-applied paint. Your orange body will maintain its brilliant colour and deep gloss finish even after extended outdoor use.
- Can I use this body on other Rustler models? — This shell is specifically designed for the Rustler 4X4 VXL. Whilst it may physically fit other Rustler variants, we recommend confirming compatibility with Traxxas or your retailer before purchase, as wheelbase and mounting requirements can vary between different Rustler generations and model years.
- What do I need to complete the installation? — You'll need your existing Rustler 4X4 VXL chassis, which includes all the mechanical components. Simply remove your old body, install this new shell using the pre-fitted body mounts, and you're finished. No additional hardware or tools beyond a screwdriver are required.
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 Body, Rustler VXL, Orange (painted, decals applied) TRX3720T 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.
- Scale: 1/10
- Model Name: Rustler 4X4 VXL
- Part Number: TRX3720T
- Manufacturer: Traxxas
- Body Material: Polycarbonate
- Finish: Pre-Painted with ProGraphix paint system
- Colour: Orange
- Decals: Pre-Applied
- Wheelbase: 290mm (11.4 inches)
- Body Mount Type: Pre-Installed
- Roof Skid Plate: Integrated, pre-installed
- Rear Wing: Pre-Installed
- Vehicle Class: Truggy and Stadium Truck
- Window Masks: No
- Light Buckets: No
- EAN Code: 020334372079
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