
Diff Pin & Insert - Aluminum Heat-Resistant
More diff stability with a lighter drivetrain.
Performance upgrade parts for the XB8E, with notes on why each one is worth running and under which track conditions it helps most.
The upgrades that matter most for durability and consistency over bumps and jumps.

More diff stability with a lighter drivetrain.

More forward traction and easier maintenance.

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

More stability and more setup options.

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

Longer chassis lifetime.

Steel construction for extra durability.

More rigid for more precise steering.
Every hop-up part I consider for the XB8E, with a note on the trade-off it makes.
| Part # | Part | Why / trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| 352120 / -M / -G | Front Lower Arm - Soft/Medium (Kit)/Graphite | Sets front-end compliance vs stiffness. |
| 352135 / -M / -G | Front Upper Arm - Soft/Medium (Kit)/Graphite | Sets front upper-arm compliance vs stiffness. |
| 352244 / -H / -G | Steering Block - Medium/Hard (Kit)/Graphite | Sets steering precision vs impact compliance. |
| 352489 - 352498 | Front Anti-Roll Bar - 1.8mm to 2.8mm | Sets front roll stiffness. |
| 353115 / 353116 / -XH / -G | Rear Lower Arm - Medium/Hard (Kit)/X-Hard/Graphite | Sets rear-end durability vs compliance balance. |
| 353354 / -H / -G | Rear Upright - Medium/Hard (Kit)/Graphite | Sets rear toe/roll-center stiffness. |
| 350912 | Rear Upright - Aluminum Multi-Adj. Set | Lets you fine-tune rear ride height/diff position — shared with XB8. |
| 353420 - 353432 | Rear Anti-Roll Bar - 2.0mm to 3.2mm | Sets rear roll stiffness. |
| 355250 / 252 / 253 / 254 | Rear Drive Axle - Offset 0/+2/+3/+4mm (Kit +1mm) | Widens or narrows rear track width for handling tuning. |
| 352366 / 352367 / 352368 | Steering Plate - Carbon (1/2/3-Dot) | More dots give finer Ackermann adjustment. |
| 352370 / 352372 | Steering Plate - Aluminum (2-Dot/1-Dot) | Aluminum alternative to the carbon steering plate. |
| 352664-G / 352666-G | Steering Ball Joint - Graphite | Lighter, lower-friction steering linkage. |
| 353280 | Rear Chassis Brace - Carbon | Reinforces the rear chassis against twist — shared with XB8. |
| 351350 / 351351 | Chassis Upper Plate - Composite (Kit)/Carbon | Carbon stiffens the chassis against torsional flex. |
| 355022-G | Differential Case - Graphite | Lighter diff case option. |
| 354946 / -G / 355050-052 | Center Diff Spur Gear - Composite (Kit)/Graphite/Steel | Steel is more durable; graphite is lighter. |
| 355085 / 355086 | Diff Pin & Insert - Aluminum Heat-Resistant | More heat/wear resistant than the kit steel pin. |
| 352194 | Front Upper Arm Wing - Lexan | Adds 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.