VRX Racing expands its performance upgrade lineup with precision CNC-machined 6061 Alum. shock towers, engineered for racers and bashers seeking extreme durability and refined handling. This optional upgrade complements existing plastic components, offering enthusiasts a direct path to enhanced resilience without modifying core chassis architecture.
Why Upgrade? Key Advantages Over Plastic
- Eliminate Fracture Failures: 6061 Alum. withstands high-G impacts from jumps or collisions that risk cracking plastic towers.
- Optimize Suspension Consistency: Rigid design maintains precise camber/toe alignment under load for predictable tire contact.
- Reduce Energy Loss: Less chassis flex versus plastic improves cornering stability and jump control.
- Long-Term Resilience: Hard-anodized finish resists scratches, corrosion, and UV degradation.

Aluminum Front Shock Towers(11094)
Designed to replace the original Nylon front shock tower (Part Code #10101) for VRX Blade(RH1011 / RH1013), Octane XL(RH1043/RH1045/ 1043SC/1045SC), Cobra(RH817, RH818), Blast (RH815/RH816), BLAST 2.0 (RH819/RH820) , Smash(RH1065/RH1066), Merak(1069/1070), Mizar(1071/ 1072), Megrex(1073/1074).
Aluminum Rear Shock Towers(11095)
Designed to replace the original Nylon rear shock tower (Part Code #10102) for VRX Blade(RH1011 / RH1013), Octane XL(RH1043/RH1045/ 1043SC/1045SC), Cobra(RH817, RH818), Blast (RH815/RH816), BLAST 2.0 (RH819/RH820), Smash(RH1065/RH1066), Merak(1069/1070), Mizar(1071/ 1072), Megrex(1073/1074).
Tips
- Zero chassis modifications – retains original shock mounting points.
Ideal Usage Scenarios
- Competitive racing on high-traction surfaces (e.g., carpet, clay)
- High-power brushless systems (80A+ ESC / 4S LiPo)
- Technical terrain (rock crawling, aggressive bashing)
- Environments requiring millimeter-precise handling
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