ARRMA KRATON 8S BLX Aluminum Front Gear Housing MAKX012 Upgrade by GPM  [MAKX012]

Overview of the aluminium front gearbox

This aluminium front gear box serves as a scale replacement housing for ARRMA KRATON 8S BLX fitments, intended to secure front differential internals, damper linkages, anti-roll bar mounts and steering knuckles. The package comprises 32 pieces needed to build the front gearbox assembly referenced in the product title.

Manufactured from 6061 T6 aluminum, the unit offers improved tensile strength compared with standard plastic housings and tighter machining that reduces internal slop, improving repeatable steering behaviour. The metal body also helps disperse heat produced around the front differential on longer runs.

Swapping the housing requires opening the original front gearbox and transferring the internal gears and bearings into the new aluminium shell, then fitting the supplied fasteners in sequence. The kit includes screws and shafts to replace many original plastic fixings, providing a near-direct replacement for the compatible ARRMA parts shown under Original Name / Part No.

For builders wanting a firmer front assembly and lower housing deformation on ARRMA KRATON 8S BLX vehicles, this aluminium housing gives a straightforward replacement with clear mechanical and thermal benefits. Use established assembly checks and confirm fastener torque after initial testing.