Overview
The FTX Edge Front and Rear Shock Tower (FTX6610) is an essential replacement and upgrade component for owners of the FTX Edge RC vehicle. This precision-engineered shock tower assembly is designed to maintain optimal suspension geometry and performance, whether you're replacing worn components or upgrading your RC car UK setup for enhanced durability. The shock tower is a critical structural element that houses your suspension system, and choosing quality replacement parts ensures your RC car performs at its best whether you're bashing at home or competing in organised events.
As a dedicated spares component manufactured by Fastrax (FTX), this shock tower is engineered to exacting standards to maintain the perfect ride height, suspension travel and handling characteristics that the FTX Edge platform is renowned for. Whether you're a seasoned RC enthusiast maintaining your fleet or a dedicated racer looking to keep your vehicle in peak condition, this front and rear shock tower assembly is an essential addition to your spares box. It's an ideal component for anyone who wants to ensure their brushless RC car continues to perform reliably through countless hours of outdoor bashing and racing.
At RC Model Shop, we stock genuine FTX spare parts including suspension components, hop-ups and replacement assemblies for the full range of FTX vehicles. The FTX6610 shock tower is immediately available in stock, ready to be dispatched to your door or collected from our Walsall store, making it easy to get your RC vehicle back on the track or trail without unnecessary downtime.
Key Features
- Front and Rear Compatibility — This single part serves as both the front and rear shock tower for the FTX Edge, making it a versatile spares component that ensures consistency across your suspension system and eliminates the need to carry multiple different parts for full vehicle coverage.
- Genuine FTX Manufacture — Produced by Fastrax, the manufacturer behind the FTX Edge platform, this component is engineered to original specifications and tolerances, guaranteeing perfect fitment and performance without modification or adjustment.
- Precision Engineering — The shock tower is manufactured to exact standards to maintain proper suspension geometry, ensuring consistent handling, predictable cornering behaviour and optimal shock travel across all driving conditions and terrain types.
- Durable Construction — Built to withstand the rigours of regular RC car use, including bashing, racing and aggressive driving, this component provides reliable structural support for your suspension system through extended use and tough conditions.
- Essential Spares Component — Whether you've damaged your original shock tower through impact or crash damage, or you're building up a comprehensive spares collection, this is a critical component to have on hand to minimise downtime and keep your RC vehicle race-ready.
- Perfect Replacement Part — If your original shock tower has cracked, broken or warped through normal use, this replacement ensures your suspension performs exactly as the engineers at FTX intended, restoring your vehicle's handling and performance characteristics.
Technical Performance
The FTX Edge Front and Rear Shock Tower is manufactured from durable engineering-grade materials designed to provide the structural rigidity and durability required in competitive RC car racing and recreational bashing. The shock tower is a load-bearing component that interfaces with your suspension system, shock absorbers and chassis, so material quality and precision engineering are absolutely critical. This component maintains proper spacing and alignment between suspension components, ensuring that your shock absorbers operate at their designed ride height and travel range. Proper suspension geometry translates directly to handling precision, cornering grip and stability across varied terrain, from smooth tarmac to rocky outdoor tracks. The FTX Edge platform is known throughout the UK RC community for balanced handling and forgiving performance characteristics, and maintaining original geometry with genuine Fastrax replacement components ensures you preserve these engineered characteristics. Whether you're running the FTX Edge as a ready-to-run RC vehicle or a fully customised racing platform, the shock tower is fundamental to translating your setup changes and tuning adjustments into real-world performance improvements.
What's in the Box
- FTX Edge Front and Rear Shock Tower assembly (FTX6610)
What You Need to Complete
This is a spares component for the FTX Edge RC vehicle. You will need the FTX Edge vehicle itself to install and use this shock tower. Depending on your situation, you may also require shock absorbers, shock mounts, fasteners or other suspension components to complete the full assembly.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a shock tower and why does it matter for my FTX Edge RC car? — A shock tower is the structural component that houses and supports your suspension system, maintaining precise geometry and alignment for your shock absorbers. The shock tower directly affects how your suspension performs, how well your RC car corners and handles, and how stable it feels during high-speed driving. A damaged or worn shock tower can cause poor handling, uneven suspension travel and compromised performance, which is why having a genuine replacement on hand is essential for any serious RC enthusiast.
- Is this shock tower suitable for both front and rear installation on my FTX Edge? — Yes, this is a universal front and rear shock tower for the FTX Edge, meaning the same component works in both positions on your vehicle, simplifying your spares inventory and ensuring consistency across your suspension system.
- What would I need this replacement component for? — You would need this shock tower replacement if your original component has suffered impact damage, cracked during a crash, warped from impact or simply worn out through years of use. It's also worth having as a spare if you're a competitive racer or serious basher who wants to maintain consistent performance and have backup components available.
- How do I know if my shock tower needs replacing? — Signs that your shock tower may need replacement include visible cracks or breaks, bending or warping that affects suspension geometry, excessive play or movement in suspension components, or uneven ride height and suspension travel between left and right sides of the vehicle.
- Will this improve my FTX Edge's performance? — If you're replacing a damaged or worn original shock tower, restoring it to factory specification will absolutely restore your vehicle's original handling characteristics and performance. If your original tower is undamaged, this replacement won't improve performance, but having a spare ensures you can quickly get back on the track if damage occurs during racing or bashing.
- Is this an official FTX component? — Yes, this is manufactured by Fastrax, the company that designs and produces the FTX Edge. It's a genuine original equipment manufacturer (OEM) component engineered to exact specifications, ensuring perfect fitment and compatibility with your vehicle.
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 EDGE FRONT AND REAR SHOCK TOWER FTX6610 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 (Fastrax)
- Model Number: FTX6610
- Component Type: Front and Rear Shock Tower Assembly
- Vehicle Compatibility: FTX Edge
- Fitment: Universal front and rear
- Condition: New
- Stock Status: In stock
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