RDRP are going to be releasing a set of alloy front and rear shock towers that look the mutts as well as looking quite tough
Not sure when exactly these will be out but you can see a pic here
http://www.redrc.net/2012/01/rdrp-dex210-option-parts/
there are some pretty swish looking metal towers on the pulse RC website to showcase the shell they do
http://www.pulserc.de/dex210-body-available/
not sure if these are the RDRP ones or something different but i want some