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Mach-1 · 10-01-2009, 04:12 PM

So i recently upgraded from stock shock's on my ax10 scorpion to the 4" losi rock crawler shocks.
Really like the shocks, but my best belly height is 2". Common or not?

has 2.2 bead lock wheels with losi rock claws.bent links front and rear, stock chassis .

thanks to all.
Mach-1

dirttrackdemon93 · 10-01-2009, 04:14 PM

Did you try the shocks with out the tubing inside them.

Mach-1 · 10-01-2009, 04:19 PM

no tubing at all.

the02stangman · 10-01-2009, 04:40 PM

And you threaded the adjuster nut down to add some preload on the springs? This will help keep it up.

You could redrill lower holes on the chassis to mount them at...?

dunerdude69 · 10-01-2009, 04:42 PM

post a pic

chrisjlittle · 10-02-2009, 07:24 PM

The losi shocks are shorter than stock, so yes, you'll get a lower ride height. The AX10 sits too high for my taste stock anyways.

One trick you can use to get a little more ride height is to cut the mount off the top of the shock, drill a hole in the middle, run a bolt through the hole from the inside and stick a rod end on the bolt with some RTV to seal the hole up. That should give you a little more height

Sharkey · 10-03-2009, 12:26 AM

another way would be to get some rod ends that are longer to replace the ones on the shock shafts.

Jonnie Fraz · 10-03-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharkey

another way would be to get some rod ends that are longer to replace the ones on the shock shafts.

Bingo! This is a very simple way to fix your ride height.

Fordx4Ranger · 10-10-2009, 01:49 AM

when i put the losi shocks on my rig i was worried about the lower clearance but after a few timew out crawlin i got used to it and now i wouldnt go back to the stock axial shocks. losis are way softer and ride better.

Shinobid · 10-10-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisjlittle

The losi shocks are shorter than stock, so yes, you'll get a lower ride height. The AX10 sits too high for my taste stock anyways.

One trick you can use to get a little more ride height is to cut the mount off the top of the shock, drill a hole in the middle, run a bolt through the hole from the inside and stick a rod end on the bolt with some RTV to seal the hole up. That should give you a little more height

Really? That seems a tad excessive when all you really need to do is get longer rod ends for the ends of the shafts....Have you ever done what you are proposing? This seems like a problem waiting to happen...

LIKES2CRAWL · 10-15-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Shinobid

Really? That seems a tad excessive when all you really need to do is get longer rod ends for the ends of the shafts....Have you ever done what you are proposing? This seems like a problem waiting to happen...

No it's not a problem in fact it helps in more ways than one. You get a little longer shock, you get a ball end to allow smoother movement than fuel tube thru the end. If sealed up right it shouldn't leak.

calikingcrawler · 10-15-2009, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisjlittle

The losi shocks are shorter than stock, so yes, you'll get a lower ride height. The AX10 sits too high for my taste stock anyways.

One trick you can use to get a little more ride height is to cut the mount off the top of the shock, drill a hole in the middle, run a bolt through the hole from the inside and stick a rod end on the bolt with some RTV to seal the hole up. That should give you a little more height

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Originally Posted by LIKES2CRAWL

No it's not a problem in fact it helps in more ways than one. You get a little longer shock, you get a ball end to allow smoother movement than fuel tube thru the end. If sealed up right it shouldn't leak.

X 3 It works great. Easier to mount and flows like butter.

Krakker · 10-15-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by calikingcrawler

X 3 It works great. Easier to mount and flows like butter.

I'll "times" in on that. Did that cap mod to some traxxas shocks that I'm going to run on my Bully. My CDW rig had the shorter Losi's with that mod as well. MUCH easier to mount and yeah, they flow like butter.

Grizzly4x4 · 10-15-2009, 05:51 PM

HPI part number 85050 Savage shock rod end kit. I've used them on my crawlers and they are great. Use the 4 in the lower right hand part of the picture and the spring cups.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shinobid

Really? That seems a tad excessive when all you really need to do is get longer rod ends for the ends of the shafts....Have you ever done what you are proposing? This seems like a problem waiting to happen...

Lots of people have done it over the years.

Big Bore Shock Caps

slowride1 · 10-15-2009, 06:38 PM

i have done it max shocks works great

low_down · 10-17-2009, 01:54 PM

i just put the losi shock on as well and not only does it seem a bit low even with the chisels on it. but i lost a ton of flex, you can only flex the front like 3 inches before it pries to pull the rear off the ground. it has the white springs but it seems a bit stiff, is this normal?

Cave Dave · 10-17-2009, 01:58 PM

Be sure to check your wheel base when you lower your rig.It "normally" makes it longer but that's only a prob if you plan to run comps.

slowride1 · 10-17-2009, 02:05 PM

i run them on a black widow chasis an i have 2/12 belly clearence with panthers on it . it will flex 4 in on a pop can . watch the shock bind on the chasis sometimes u have to put a spacer behind them

10-01-2009, 04:12 PM	#1
Mach-1 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: adairsville Posts: 2	ax10 with losi 4" shock confusion. So i recently upgraded from stock shock's on my ax10 scorpion to the 4" losi rock crawler shocks. Really like the shocks, but my best belly height is 2". Common or not? has 2.2 bead lock wheels with losi rock claws.bent links front and rear, stock chassis . thanks to all. Mach-1

10-01-2009, 04:14 PM	#2
dirttrackdemon93 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Casper Posts: 400	Did you try the shocks with out the tubing inside them.

10-01-2009, 04:19 PM	#3
Mach-1 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: adairsville Posts: 2	no tubing at all.

10-01-2009, 04:40 PM	#4
the02stangman Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rocklin / Ukiah, CA Posts: 149	And you threaded the adjuster nut down to add some preload on the springs? This will help keep it up. You could redrill lower holes on the chassis to mount them at...?

10-01-2009, 04:42 PM	#5
dunerdude69 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: peoria Posts: 207	post a pic

10-02-2009, 07:24 PM	#6
chrisjlittle RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: BV Posts: 1,170	The losi shocks are shorter than stock, so yes, you'll get a lower ride height. The AX10 sits too high for my taste stock anyways. One trick you can use to get a little more ride height is to cut the mount off the top of the shock, drill a hole in the middle, run a bolt through the hole from the inside and stick a rod end on the bolt with some RTV to seal the hole up. That should give you a little more height

10-03-2009, 12:26 AM	#7
Sharkey Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Posts: 563	another way would be to get some rod ends that are longer to replace the ones on the shock shafts.

10-10-2009, 01:49 AM	#9
Fordx4Ranger Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Golden, CRAWLERADO Posts: 491	when i put the losi shocks on my rig i was worried about the lower clearance but after a few timew out crawlin i got used to it and now i wouldnt go back to the stock axial shocks. losis are way softer and ride better.

10-15-2009, 06:38 PM	#15
slowride1 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: anderson Posts: 2,288	i have done it max shocks works great

10-17-2009, 01:54 PM	#16
low_down Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: YORK Posts: 80	i just put the losi shock on as well and not only does it seem a bit low even with the chisels on it. but i lost a ton of flex, you can only flex the front like 3 inches before it pries to pull the rear off the ground. it has the white springs but it seems a bit stiff, is this normal?

10-17-2009, 01:58 PM	#17
Cave Dave RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kennewick, Washington Posts: 1,382	Be sure to check your wheel base when you lower your rig.It "normally" makes it longer but that's only a prob if you plan to run comps.

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10-17-2009, 02:05 PM	#18
slowride1 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: anderson Posts: 2,288	i run them on a black widow chasis an i have 2/12 belly clearence with panthers on it . it will flex 4 in on a pop can . watch the shock bind on the chasis sometimes u have to put a spacer behind them

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