RPM Releases Redesigned Front Skid Plate for Traxxas Maxx
Brand mismatch: this is actually an RPM product (mislabeled as Power Hobby), and it's a basher-oriented part for the Traxxas Maxx, a large-scale monster truck bash platform, not the scale/crawler niche the show favors. Power Hobby's own track record shows crawler/scale accessories are covered while general-purpose basher parts historically are NOT. Even though it's a genuinely new SKU with clear release framing, the category (basher skid plate) caps it well below the crawler-component range, lan
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RPM has introduced a new front skid plate (#72142) for the Traxxas Maxx that replaces the stock #8944 part. It features a redesigned three-rib layout (up from two) that shields mounting screws from impact damage, reducing risk of bulkhead damage. Made in the USA with RPM's limited lifetime warranty, it pairs with RPM's rear skid plate (#72222) for full underbody protection. Priced at $12.95.