06-05-2014, 10:57 AM | #1 |
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| Topcad shocks!!!!!
I don't see too many post on topcad shocks so I figured I'd share my experience , the shocks come oil less , so I went with a 15w like most crawlers and I guess these shocks just aren't meant for this light of weight oil because they leaked like a mofo and I chose not to install the bump stops for more travel which is apparently not an option for these shocks , the knurled part of the shock body locks up on the lower spring retainer , I guess if use the bump stops and use a heavy weight oil these shocks might work for you but I definitely would go with an American made shock Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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06-05-2014, 11:00 AM | #2 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fairfield ME
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06-05-2014, 11:39 AM | #3 |
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No I didn't , I never even Heard about it until now , Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
06-05-2014, 12:03 PM | #4 |
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06-05-2014, 01:00 PM | #5 |
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I have TopCad shocks and I use 30 Wt oil with green slime. Still leaking but not worse then 2 sets of Axial shocks I had before.
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06-05-2014, 01:05 PM | #6 |
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Proper bleeding encourages less shock leakage as well. And unless there is a volume compensating bladder or foam sponge up top, most will need to have some air in them.
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06-05-2014, 03:40 PM | #7 |
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06-05-2014, 03:45 PM | #8 |
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And is it just my scx10 or does it seem like you have to change shocks , steering linkage suspension links and drive shafts just to be able to properly drive the damn thing . Don't get me wrong I like the upgrades it just seems from such a recognized company and a $400 truck you would expect more Sent from my iPhone |
06-05-2014, 04:50 PM | #9 | |
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06-05-2014, 06:34 PM | #10 |
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Well it looks like Green slime is What I'm lacking , I like the way the topcads work , their just leaky little SOB's ,
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06-05-2014, 08:54 PM | #11 |
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Thanks for all the input guys.... Also what about the drive shafts? MIP ?
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06-06-2014, 01:57 AM | #12 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Moscow Russia
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MIP, WB8, WB8 HD I don't like metal shafts because of weight. Core reinforced WB8 did not fail me yet. Traxxas T/E-Max shafts is a good idea, it requires longer transmission output on spur end. |
06-06-2014, 07:57 AM | #13 | |
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But I still think it's an awesome kit or RTR, for the $200-$350 bucks, I have no complaints at all. | |
06-06-2014, 08:47 AM | #14 | |
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Damn sounds like you got a pretty good deal on it , also post back if you start having problems with your driveshafts that's kinda where I'm at now with mine | |
06-09-2014, 05:45 PM | #15 |
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Reinforce the drive shafts!!! I saw a post using all thread and I've seen guys using pieces from a parts tree frame. I used all thread.
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