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harleyboy61 · 05-20-2008, 10:14 PM

i new to the forum just got my ax10 i keep pulling off the stock shock caps . now i would like to invest some new shocks and not sure what would be the best shocks to get . also not sure if i should run droop setup or a sprung setup with internal or external springs .

2JSC · 05-20-2008, 10:16 PM

Losi 4" Crawler Shocks.

dr.chop · 05-20-2008, 10:20 PM

I bought the T Maxx Shocks from RCP and they are great so far. Internal springs and set up in droop, like them a lot more...My son's popped caps a few times already..Maxx Shocks, Losi Shocks, pretty much whatever doesn't leak and is the correct length will be an upgrade!! Good Luck man...

blacktoy · 05-20-2008, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 2JSC

Losi 4" Crawler Shocks.

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screaminsavage · 05-20-2008, 10:38 PM

first you need to decide the setup your going to run, then mock it up for desired setup, and get some aluminum shocks to fit, you don't want to get a 4" shock and be low riding cause you needed 5" shocks

good luck and don't be afraid to try new things with your rig, if you don't like it you can always back up and start again with the knowledge of what you don't like

Browncoat · 05-21-2008, 06:00 AM

Losi 4" Rock Crawler Shock Kit

Just a word of caution: These are not a direct replacement to the stock Axial shocks. You'll need some additional hardware and possibly perform some modifications in order to get them to fit. Use the search tool on the forums here for "Losi shocks" and you'll find a lot of info.

JPH Racing · 05-21-2008, 08:41 AM

With the stock ax-10 chassis, a sprung setup usually works best. But, with limited travel, not the stock shock throws!

The stock shocks usually blow apart from having too much oil in them. Depending on the condition of the caps and bodies, you can try rebuilding them without as much oil and they should be fine. With the spring off, bleed out the oil until the shock will compress all the way and not have the shaft come back out when you let go.

Of course, if the threads are tattered, then it's time for new parts or new shocks! I like the Losi's (we sold a ton of them with great results).

harleyboy61 · 05-21-2008, 08:41 PM

thanks for the help i think iam going to go with the losi shocks seem to have the best reviews . i know it may be more difficult to mount but seem to work the best

05-20-2008, 10:14 PM	#1
harleyboy61 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: manahakin Posts: 15	not sure what shocks to buy i new to the forum just got my ax10 i keep pulling off the stock shock caps . now i would like to invest some new shocks and not sure what would be the best shocks to get . also not sure if i should run droop setup or a sprung setup with internal or external springs .

05-20-2008, 10:16 PM	#2
2JSC I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH Posts: 4,913	Losi 4" Crawler Shocks.

05-20-2008, 10:20 PM	#3
dr.chop Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 22 Acacia Avenue Posts: 113	I bought the T Maxx Shocks from RCP and they are great so far. Internal springs and set up in droop, like them a lot more...My son's popped caps a few times already..Maxx Shocks, Losi Shocks, pretty much whatever doesn't leak and is the correct length will be an upgrade!! Good Luck man...

05-20-2008, 10:38 PM	#5
screaminsavage Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Harrisville, UT Posts: 321	first you need to decide the setup your going to run, then mock it up for desired setup, and get some aluminum shocks to fit, you don't want to get a 4" shock and be low riding cause you needed 5" shocks good luck and don't be afraid to try new things with your rig, if you don't like it you can always back up and start again with the knowledge of what you don't like

05-21-2008, 06:00 AM	#6
Browncoat Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sidney, OH Posts: 190	Losi 4" Rock Crawler Shock Kit Just a word of caution: These are not a direct replacement to the stock Axial shocks. You'll need some additional hardware and possibly perform some modifications in order to get them to fit. Use the search tool on the forums here for "Losi shocks" and you'll find a lot of info.

05-21-2008, 08:41 AM	#7
JPH Racing RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rohnert Park Posts: 1,093	With the stock ax-10 chassis, a sprung setup usually works best. But, with limited travel, not the stock shock throws! The stock shocks usually blow apart from having too much oil in them. Depending on the condition of the caps and bodies, you can try rebuilding them without as much oil and they should be fine. With the spring off, bleed out the oil until the shock will compress all the way and not have the shaft come back out when you let go. Of course, if the threads are tattered, then it's time for new parts or new shocks! I like the Losi's (we sold a ton of them with great results).

05-21-2008, 08:41 PM	#8
harleyboy61 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: manahakin Posts: 15	thanks for the help i think iam going to go with the losi shocks seem to have the best reviews . i know it may be more difficult to mount but seem to work the best

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