XRAY XB8E Option Parts

XB8E option & hop-up parts.

Performance upgrade parts for the XB8E, with notes on why each one is worth running and under which track conditions it helps most.

Dirt

Most important for 1/8E dirt racing.

The upgrades that matter most for durability and consistency over bumps and jumps.

Diff Pin & Insert - Aluminum Heat-Resistant (355086)
355086

Diff Pin & Insert - Aluminum Heat-Resistant

More diff stability with a lighter drivetrain.

Center Dogbone Driveshafts (355432, 355635 + 355415)
355432, 355635 + 355415

Center Dogbone Driveshafts

More forward traction and easier maintenance.

Universal Joint Driveshaft - Front & Rear (355222)
355222

Universal Joint Driveshaft (Front & Rear)

More free suspension movement, suited to high-traction or bumpy conditions, with easier maintenance — for both front and rear.

Rear Upright - Aluminum Multi-Adj. Set (350912)
350912

Rear Upright - Aluminum Multi-Adj. Set

More stability and more setup options.

Steering Plate - Aluminum, 2-Dot (352370)
352370

Steering Plate - Aluminum (2-Dot)

More low-speed steering — trades off slightly more difficult high-speed handling.

Steel Chassis Protectors (351236 + 351221)
351236 + 351221

Steel Chassis Protectors

Longer chassis lifetime.

Motor Pinion - Steel (294315/294316)
294315/294316

Motor Pinion - Steel

Steel construction for extra durability.

Servo Horn - Aluminum, 3-Hole 25T (293409)
293409

Servo Horn - Aluminum, 3-Hole 25T

More rigid for more precise steering.

Full Reference

Complete XB8E option parts catalog.

Every hop-up part I consider for the XB8E, with a note on the trade-off it makes.

Part #PartWhy / trade-off
352120 / -M / -GFront Lower Arm - Soft/Medium (Kit)/GraphiteSets front-end compliance vs stiffness.
352135 / -M / -GFront Upper Arm - Soft/Medium (Kit)/GraphiteSets front upper-arm compliance vs stiffness.
352244 / -H / -GSteering Block - Medium/Hard (Kit)/GraphiteSets steering precision vs impact compliance.
352489 - 352498Front Anti-Roll Bar - 1.8mm to 2.8mmSets front roll stiffness.
353115 / 353116 / -XH / -GRear Lower Arm - Medium/Hard (Kit)/X-Hard/GraphiteSets rear-end durability vs compliance balance.
353354 / -H / -GRear Upright - Medium/Hard (Kit)/GraphiteSets rear toe/roll-center stiffness.
350912Rear Upright - Aluminum Multi-Adj. SetLets you fine-tune rear ride height/diff position — shared with XB8.
353420 - 353432Rear Anti-Roll Bar - 2.0mm to 3.2mmSets rear roll stiffness.
355250 / 252 / 253 / 254Rear Drive Axle - Offset 0/+2/+3/+4mm (Kit +1mm)Widens or narrows rear track width for handling tuning.
352366 / 352367 / 352368Steering Plate - Carbon (1/2/3-Dot)More dots give finer Ackermann adjustment.
352370 / 352372Steering Plate - Aluminum (2-Dot/1-Dot)Aluminum alternative to the carbon steering plate.
352664-G / 352666-GSteering Ball Joint - GraphiteLighter, lower-friction steering linkage.
353280Rear Chassis Brace - CarbonReinforces the rear chassis against twist — shared with XB8.
351350 / 351351Chassis Upper Plate - Composite (Kit)/CarbonCarbon stiffens the chassis against torsional flex.
355022-GDifferential Case - GraphiteLighter diff case option.
354946 / -G / 355050-052Center Diff Spur Gear - Composite (Kit)/Graphite/SteelSteel is more durable; graphite is lighter.
355085 / 355086Diff Pin & Insert - Aluminum Heat-ResistantMore heat/wear resistant than the kit steel pin.
352194Front Upper Arm Wing - LexanAdds front-end aero downforce/stability — shared with XB8.

Part numbers reference official XRAY option parts codes — always double-check current codes against XRAY's official parts list before ordering.