Choosing the Right Redcat Part Number: RER Series Explained
By Redcat Racing | Published: 2026-10-13
Category: Kaufberatung
Learn how to read Redcat RER part numbers, match a part to your vehicle, and avoid ordering the wrong spare. Includes a real-world lookup example and fit-check rules.
Quick answer
A Redcat RER number is the exact identifier for one spare part or hardware set, not a code you decode into a vehicle model. The reliable way to choose the right one is to match the full part number against your vehicle's listed compatibility, then confirm the quantity and contents of the pack before ordering. If the number or the vehicle is not listed, treat it as unconfirmed and check further rather than guessing.
What the RER prefix actually tells you
The RER prefix is a catalog label, not a decoder ring. It groups Redcat Racing spare parts and hardware under one searchable format so you can find a specific item without browsing every category. The digits that follow identify the individual part, and that full string is what you match against the vehicle listing.
This matters because two parts can look similar on a product page but serve different vehicles or positions. A rear shock tower pair and a set of upper shock stand offs may both be steel suspension hardware, but they are not interchangeable. The part number is the only reliable match, so copy it exactly from the product page or your vehicle's parts listing rather than retyping from memory.
How to look up a Redcat replacement part in three steps
Start with what you know. If you have the old part in hand, read the number stamped or printed on it. If you do not, identify the vehicle first and then the assembly or hardware group you need, such as shock mounting, body mounting, or fasteners.
Next, match the part number to the compatibility list on the product page. Redcat listings usually name current vehicles and sometimes legacy vehicles separately, and that distinction is useful. A part listed for a current model and a legacy model may fit both, but confirm the listing says so rather than assuming.
Finally, check the pack contents and quantity. A six-piece screw pack and a one-pair shock tower set solve different problems, and ordering the wrong quantity means a second order and more downtime.
Reading compatibility lists without over-trusting them
Compatibility lists are your best evidence, but they are not a substitute for confirming the part number. A listing that names your vehicle is a strong signal. A listing that names a similar vehicle is not. If your model is absent, treat the fit as unverified.
Legacy listings deserve the same care. When a part is referenced for an older version of a vehicle alongside a current one, that usually reflects shared geometry, but the listing is still the authority. If you are working on a modified truck, aftermarket shocks or a changed suspension setup can move the mounting points enough that a stock part no longer fits as intended.
Decision rules for ordering the right RER part
- Match the full number, not a partial one: Read the complete RER string from the old part or the product page and compare it character by character. A single different digit can mean a different vehicle or position. If any digit is uncertain, stop and verify before checkout.
- Confirm your vehicle is named in the listing: Check both the current and legacy vehicle lists. A part named for your model is a fit signal; a part named only for a similar model is not. No match in the listing means the fit is unconfirmed.
- Check what is in the pack: Hardware sets and paired components are sold in specific quantities. Confirm whether you are getting one item, a pair, or a multi-piece pack. Order the quantity that completes the repair in one pass.
- Treat modifications as a fit risk: Aftermarket shocks, changed suspension geometry, or a non-stock setup can move mounting points. A stock part number assumes a stock arrangement. If your truck is modified, verify the mounting before ordering.
- Buy the spare while you are ordering: Small hardware like screws and clips is inexpensive and easy to lose. If you are already ordering a part, adding a spare pack can prevent a second shipment. Only add spares you have confirmed fit for your vehicle.
Examples of how part numbers map to real parts
- RER32530: Redcat Racing RER32530 is a spare parts set of 4x24mm Button Head Machine Thread Screws supplied as a 6-piece pack, listed for the VALKYRIE MT and VALKYRIE TR. This shows why the full number matters: the size and head type are in the listing, and the pack quantity tells you whether you are buying one replacement or a small stock of spares.
- RER11321: Redcat Racing RER11321 Rear Shock Towers are offered as a pair (1pr) and are listed for the GEN8 SCOUT II and WENDIGO, with references to the Gen8 V2, MARKSMAN, and WENDIGO KIT. A pair listing means you replace both sides at once, and the split between current and legacy vehicles is exactly the kind of detail you should read before ordering.
- RER43572: Redcat Racing RER43572 Upper Shock Stand Offs are a set of four steel components listed as a direct replacement for Vertex 10 and Vertex 10 Wide vehicles. When a listing states a direct replacement and names both the standard and wide version, that is a clear fit signal you can act on.
Who this part-number approach is for
Best for
- Owners replacing a worn or broken stock part on a Redcat vehicle who want to order once and be done
- Buyers who have the old part number or can read it from the vehicle and want to confirm compatibility before checkout
- Anyone maintaining a small spares kit for a specific Redcat model
Not for
- Owners of heavily modified trucks who need to measure mounting points rather than rely on a stock listing
- Buyers who cannot identify their vehicle or the old part and are guessing from a photo alone
