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robchas · 05-13-2009, 07:10 PM

i have a slingshot with revo shocks and a ckrc bta steer kit...the shocks are upside down and there are no spacers at the top where they attach to the chassis...soooo the problem is when i turn the tires lock to lock they rub the springs like crazy...is there a fix for this and how??

awd199 · 05-13-2009, 07:50 PM

Mine rub the springs also. Not too much, I backed off the end points for the steering just a bit so the tires would not try to grab the springs. I also used a zip tie around the end of the spring and the spring cup to help hold everything together when the tire rubs the spring. Is the shock attached between the tabs on the axle on your rig? Kinda hard to tell from the pics.

pic of mine, steering isn't at full lock in this pic but it is pretty close.

rottenbelly · 05-13-2009, 07:56 PM

I am running losi shocks on one rig and slash front shocks on the other. No matter what i tried they both rub alittle. But just barely with the slash shocks!

cruz*hotboxrc · 05-13-2009, 08:02 PM

i had a shafty slingshot and ran .6 losi shocks with zero rub issues

robchas · 05-13-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by awd199

Mine rub the springs also. Not too much, I backed off the end points for the steering just a bit so the tires would not try to grab the springs. I also used a zip tie around the end of the spring and the spring cup to help hold everything together when the tire rubs the spring. Is the shock attached between the tabs on the axle on your rig? Kinda hard to tell from the pics.

pic of mine, steering isn't at full lock in this pic but it is pretty close.

the shocks are inside the axle tabs and i've changed my end points so it does not rub bad....but that takes away alot of steering that i could be using....i was just wandering if there was a fix or trick for this problem...

goobs · 05-13-2009, 08:33 PM

this is what i did. used revo shock rod ends and mntd them like you see.inside the chassis. and mntd the bottoms on the inside of the tabs on the axles.

rugerboy · 05-13-2009, 09:46 PM

rotate your pinion down and clock your axle "c"s back. with all that positive caster how does it turn? that should buy you some more turn radius.

MadForce · 05-14-2009, 02:41 AM

I am just using jato shocks with my SS and the tires used to rub axial rims. So I tried using berg offset wheels and now the tires barely touch the springs even with the chisels that are taller. The slghtly extra width was also useful.

engineerjoe · 05-14-2009, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MadForce

I am just using jato shocks with my SS and the tires used to rub axial rims. So I tried using berg offset wheels and now the tires barely touch the springs even with the chisels that are taller. The slghtly extra width was also useful.

berg offsets would make them rub more and be skinnier??

Here's a solution: run without springs

slingshot + droop revo shocks = stable, low, and sticks to rocks

MadForce · 05-14-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by engineerjoe

berg offsets would make them rub more and be skinnier??

Here's a solution: run without springs

slingshot + droop revo shocks = stable, low, and sticks to rocks

From what I can see, berg stock rims are more offset than axial rims. I may be wrong. I tried that droop, sag or whatever and it just is not for me. Rig is very unpredictable for my taste.

HiloDB1 · 05-14-2009, 01:42 PM

You could always run internal springs and not have to worry about tire rub. Thats how I have my GTR shocks setup.

robchas · 05-14-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by HiloDB1

You could always run internal springs and not have to worry about tire rub. Thats how I have my GTR shocks setup.

where did u get the internal spring for your shocks at??

HiloDB1 · 05-15-2009, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by robchas

where did u get the internal spring for your shocks at??

Im using soft springs from a Tamiya spring set part #40501

Xtant3150c · 05-15-2009, 02:07 AM

Could'nt find that part #?

Are there any issues with the spring doing damage to the bladder inside the shock?

HiloDB1 · 05-15-2009, 02:21 AM

So far havent seen any damage. Here is the spring set http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=40501
I used it full length. With the little bump stop on the shock the spring doesnt compress all the way and there is no binding. If you want to be sure it doesnt damage the bladder you can sand the end of the spring smooth and that should keep any sharp edges from puncturing the bladder.

Xtant3150c · 05-15-2009, 02:46 AM

Kewl ThanX for the link.

05-13-2009, 07:10 PM	#1
robchas Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: granite falls Posts: 33	slingshot, revo shocks, tire rub problems?? i have a slingshot with revo shocks and a ckrc bta steer kit...the shocks are upside down and there are no spacers at the top where they attach to the chassis...soooo the problem is when i turn the tires lock to lock they rub the springs like crazy...is there a fix for this and how?? Last edited by robchas; 05-13-2009 at 07:20 PM.

05-13-2009, 07:50 PM	#2
awd199 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southwest VA Posts: 361	Mine rub the springs also. Not too much, I backed off the end points for the steering just a bit so the tires would not try to grab the springs. I also used a zip tie around the end of the spring and the spring cup to help hold everything together when the tire rubs the spring. Is the shock attached between the tabs on the axle on your rig? Kinda hard to tell from the pics. pic of mine, steering isn't at full lock in this pic but it is pretty close.

05-13-2009, 07:56 PM	#3
rottenbelly Just jump it! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 1,947	I am running losi shocks on one rig and slash front shocks on the other. No matter what i tried they both rub alittle. But just barely with the slash shocks!

05-13-2009, 08:02 PM	#4
cruzhotboxrc Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Santa AnaO.C. Posts: 189	i had a shafty slingshot and ran .6 losi shocks with zero rub issues

05-13-2009, 08:33 PM	#6
goobs RCC Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: pasadena, tx Posts: 1,108	this is what i did. used revo shock rod ends and mntd them like you see.inside the chassis. and mntd the bottoms on the inside of the tabs on the axles.

05-13-2009, 09:46 PM	#7
rugerboy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Citrus Heights Posts: 207	rotate your pinion down and clock your axle "c"s back. with all that positive caster how does it turn? that should buy you some more turn radius.

05-14-2009, 02:41 AM	#8
MadForce RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greece, sun, sea and rocks Posts: 1,242	I am just using jato shocks with my SS and the tires used to rub axial rims. So I tried using berg offset wheels and now the tires barely touch the springs even with the chisels that are taller. The slghtly extra width was also useful.

05-14-2009, 01:42 PM	#11
HiloDB1 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hilo Posts: 458	You could always run internal springs and not have to worry about tire rub. Thats how I have my GTR shocks setup.

05-15-2009, 02:07 AM	#14
Xtant3150c RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: On Da' Shelf Posts: 1,253	Could'nt find that part #? Are there any issues with the spring doing damage to the bladder inside the shock?

05-15-2009, 02:21 AM	#15
HiloDB1 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hilo Posts: 458	So far havent seen any damage. Here is the spring set http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=40501 I used it full length. With the little bump stop on the shock the spring doesnt compress all the way and there is no binding. If you want to be sure it doesnt damage the bladder you can sand the end of the spring smooth and that should keep any sharp edges from puncturing the bladder.

05-15-2009, 02:46 AM	#16
Xtant3150c RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: On Da' Shelf Posts: 1,253	Kewl ThanX for the link.

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