This aluminium rear hub is offered as a direct replacement for the TAMIYA Thunder Shot, Thunder Dragon, Fire Dragon and Terra Scorcher buggies. The gun metal machined finish presents a metal replacement to the stock hub to improve durability and maintain rear geometry during use.
Purpose and benefits: the hub functions as the rear wheel carrier interface, securing the wheel hex and helping keep axle alignment. As an aluminium part it provides a firmer mounting point versus plastic, helping to reduce flex and supporting consistent suspension geometry.
Installation notes: the part is designed to fit into the original rear location using the factory hub hardware and wheel hex from the listed TAMIYA models. Verify fitment and clearances before final assembly and consider thread locker for a semi-permanent install.
Tuning observations: builders often use an aluminium rear hub to cut wheel mount flex and to gain repeatable alignment when adjusting toe, camber or rear track. Final handling differences will be influenced by shock tune, tyre choice and drivetrain state.