Shock Questions

[EvoChaos]

Sorry if this has been asked, but which shocks are going to provide me with some decent travel. I see you guys postin pics up on pop cans and such and it seems like you have way more travel than i do?
any reccomendations?
Are you guys runnin 95mm? 110mm?

[JS412]

your 95mm to 110mm thats the shock overall length what you really want is the shock's actual travel length. I know that the Proline PowerStroke has a shorter travel length than the stock shocks, I've mixed and matched Proline up front and stock in rear that combo has got my honcho over a 7-Up can. I would first try getting rid of your bump stop and take out some oil and see if you like your articulation.

[xRumblex]

Originally Posted by JS412

your 95mm to 110mm thats the shock overall length what you really want is the shock's actual travel length. I know that the Proline PowerStroke has a shorter travel length than the stock shocks, I've mixed and matched Proline up front and stock in rear that combo has got my honcho over a 7-Up can. I would first try getting rid of your bump stop and take out some oil and see if you like your articulation.

The bump stop does it just come out or do ya gotta cut it out?

[j-bird]

with proper set-up the stock axial shocks can get u up on a pop can,first remove that piece of rubber on the shock rod its a stop so the shock dont bottom out that will give u a little more flex and its only good for shocks that racers use for big jumps or dropping ur truck off a building no need to have em while crawling, next get u some softer springs the red axial springs are the softest you would be surprise how much flex u will get by doing these two things, you can also put light shock oil in or pour some of the oil out like a half of shock body worth do these things and see where your at, i bet you'll b amazed

[j-bird]

Originally Posted by xRumblex

The bump stop does it just come out or do ya gotta cut it out?

you can remove the rod end by holding the shock rod with some tapped up needle nose you dont want to scar ur shock tube or you can just cut it out you'll never need it again anyway its not needed for crawling

[AX10wannabe]

Originally Posted by xRumblex

The bump stop does it just come out or do ya gotta cut it out?

unscrew the bottom of the shock from the axle, push up (compress) the spring and take it off, pull off the spring retainer, unscrew the rod end, pull off rubber bump stop, put rod end back on, then spring retainer then spring then screw the shock back onto axle.. thats it.. or you can cut them, but i'd do it this way so you can save them.

[JS412]

Originally Posted by xRumblex

The bump stop does it just come out or do ya gotta cut it out?

Take an exacto knife and cut it on one side. Supereasy.

[EvoChaos]

Originally Posted by j-bird

with proper set-up the stock axial shocks can get u up on a pop can,first remove that piece of rubber on the shock rod its a stop so the shock dont bottom out that will give u a little more flex and its only good for shocks that racers use for big jumps or dropping ur truck off a building no need to have em while crawling, next get u some softer springs the red axial springs are the softest you would be surprise how much flex u will get by doing these two things, you can also put light shock oil in or pour some of the oil out like a half of shock body worth do these things and see where your at, i bet you'll b amazed

Awesome. I'll give that a try tonight and see if I like that. I figured I could get more travel without having to buy new shocks and springs although I will be buying softer springs.

[EvoChaos]

Originally Posted by JS412

your 95mm to 110mm thats the shock overall length what you really want is the shock's actual travel length. I know that the Proline PowerStroke has a shorter travel length than the stock shocks, I've mixed and matched Proline up front and stock in rear that combo has got my honcho over a 7-Up can. I would first try getting rid of your bump stop and take out some oil and see if you like your articulation.

Well do you reccomend going with springs or no springs? Ive seen a few crawlers who are running with no springs? any major difference?

[JS412]

Originally Posted by EvoChaos

Well do you reccomend going with springs or no springs? Ive seen a few crawlers who are running with no springs? any major difference?

no springs? I think you are looking at shocks with internal springs or suspension set up that uses leaf springs. The purpose of the shock is to dampen the spring oscillations during suspension cycle, and the springs insures that the shock returns to its original length. I would toy with the stock suspension and see what you want out of your rig. Try experimenting with different preloads on your springs and also your shock oil. PM me and let me know how it turns out.

[EvoChaos]

Originally Posted by JS412

no springs? I think you are looking at shocks with internal springs or suspension set up that uses leaf springs. The purpose of the shock is to dampen the spring oscillations during suspension cycle, and the springs insures that the shock returns to its original length. I would toy with the stock suspension and see what you want out of your rig. Try experimenting with different preloads on your springs and also your shock oil. PM me and let me know how it turns out.

Your right I did mean internal springs. They seem to have a little more travel? Correct me if I am wrong

[Jdonnelly]

does any one know what shock oil weight is in the stock shocks

[Erin]

Originally Posted by Jdonnelly

does any one know what shock oil weight is in the stock shocks

30wt

[Fiveology]

Originally Posted by AX10wannabe

unscrew the bottom of the shock from the axle, push up (compress) the spring and take it off, pull off the spring retainer, unscrew the rod end, pull off rubber bump stop, put rod end back on, then spring retainer then spring then screw the shock back onto axle.. thats it.. or you can cut them, but i'd do it this way so you can save them.

Not trying to be nit picky, just don't want to confuse the new guy. On reassembly the spring goes on first then the retainer.