Kraken RC Releases Billet Aluminum HD Front Trailing Arm Mount for VEKTA.5
Kraken RC is an unknown brand never featured on the show, so per guidance the score is capped well below normal ranges regardless of craftsmanship. The item is a minor billet part update (shock tower revision replacing an older part number) for VEKTA.5 - a routine catalog variant, not a major new product with strong story value. Even though NEWNESS shows launch_signals with a 2025 update date, the DATE field is oddly listed as 2026-02-26 and crawler first-seen 2026-08-07, suggesting this is stal
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Kraken RC's KV6608 CNC-lightened billet front shock tower for the VEKTA.5 has been updated for 2025 with 8mm shock holes to fit later VEKTA models using the new KV2263 8mm shock mounting stud. Finished in gloss silver anodizing, it replaces part KV4430 and is priced at $59.99.
Kraken RC has introduced a CNC-machined T6061 billet aluminum heavy-duty front differential case for the VEKTA.5, designed for oversized pinion bearings (10x26x8mm) and heavier loads. Priced at $139.99, it comes complete with bearings and features an updated gloss silver finish.
Kraken RC has introduced an optional upgrade part for the VEKTA.5: a Billet Aluminum HD Rear Upper Link Mount, CNC-machined from T6061 aluminum and anodized in Matte Silver. Priced at $44.99, it replaces the stock rear upper bracket mount for added durability.
Kraken RC has introduced an updated 2025 version of its VEKTA.5 aluminum front lower arm set, redesigned with a thinner profile for weight savings and a new gloss silver anodized finish. Priced at $134.99, it replaces the original T6061 billet arm design.
Kraken RC has introduced a new aftermarket upgrade part: a billet T7075 aluminum front upper arm set with premium heim joints, designed to fit the VEKTA.5 and VEKTA.5E platform. Priced at $129.99, the arms are marketed as strong, lightweight, and durable replacements for stock parts.
Kraken RC has released a new factory replacement part for the VEKTA.5: a set of two Billet Aluminum HD rear lower link mounts, machined from T6061 aluminum and anodized in a new gloss silver finish, priced at $79.99.
Kraken RC has released a chromed spring set (KV6153) for the VEKTA.5 Gas and VEKTA.5E Ultra brushless buggies and trophy trucks, priced at $24.99. The set includes all four springs for front and rear, matching the balanced rates of the factory black springs while adding a chrome aesthetic for custom billet builds.
Kraken RC has released an optional CNC-machined 6061 aluminum front trailing arm mount for the VEKTA.5, priced at $25.99. It's a direct replacement for the stock cast KV4419 pieces, offering greater strength at lower weight.