traxxas big bore shocks ???

[vertner82]

I see alot of people running these (traxxas big bore shocks) so i went ahead and bought them with losi springs and doug's spring retainers. My question is with the shock mounted upside down what are you using for a bushing on the shock cap end? I tried to mount them with the stock rubbers from the axail shocks but they were too big. I tried to use the traxxas stock mounts but that didn't allow the shock to angle in tords the chassis. So what is everyone using for this?

[HARDKNOCKZ]

Search "shock cap mod."

[vertner82]

i tried a few other things but came up with nothing about what i was looking for. thanks i will try that.

[landon4]

I drilled mine out big enough for a revo ball end.

[Postclanker]

Originally Posted by HARDKNOCKZ

Search "shock cap mod."

Did you actually try that search???
Absolutely useless...

I had this issue myself and was curious what the shock cap mod had to do with the bushing

I used some fuel tubing Vertner

[Harvo]

You can drill the hole to fit a revo ball end (good)

or Cut the hoop off, drill a hole in the flat part under the bladder, and run a screw from inside out and thread a rod end on it (better)

That's the shock cap mod in a nutshell.

Here is the thread I found from searching Shock Cap Mod in the General section...

[T3rry]

Here's a vid i did of my build, shows the cap mod.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRxfi3c2Xps

[MiniMorris]

What is the difference between 4962 and 2660 Big Bores besides price.

[mammoth]

The 4962 is a set of 8 shocks not 2 or 4. They are also the longer then the 2660. If I remember corretly they come in:
2660 large = 3 1/2" length
2661 X-large = 4"
2662 XX-large = 4 1/2"

Hope that helps!!!

[Colgout]

2660 is "Long" 3.5";
2661 is X Long 3.75";
2662 is XX Long 4";

4962 is just a pack of 8 2662 with spring.

[ManxCrawler]

Originally Posted by T3rry

Here's a vid i did of my build, shows the cap mod.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRxfi3c2Xps

Notice from Terry's vid, it's MUCH easier drilling from the top where you cut the hoop off because you don't have to start drilling through any anodising - it's tough!

Also, if you get the 8 pack, use the 4 spare rod ends for the cap mod

[jvella]

Originally Posted by vertner82

I see alot of people running these (traxxas big bore shocks) so i went ahead and bought them with losi springs and doug's spring retainers. My question is with the shock mounted upside down what are you using for a bushing on the shock cap end? I tried to mount them with the stock rubbers from the axail shocks but they were too big. I tried to use the traxxas stock mounts but that didn't allow the shock to angle in tords the chassis. So what is everyone using for this?

JeepinDoug's stand off shock ball mounts, 5mm and 6mm

[bigstu]

Originally Posted by ManxCrawler

Notice from Terry's vid, it's MUCH easier drilling from the top where you cut the hoop off because you don't have to start drilling through any anodising - it's tough!

Nah, not tough at all. Try drilling stainless steel or armor plating.

I went to Mc Master Carr and ordered some cobalt steel 1/8" drill bits. $2.28 each. I think I picked up 5 of them. Still have 4 cause I was a goof and used one to drill something else.

They punch right through the anodizing.
I clamp the hoop in the vise and drill from the inside of the cap out, then use the dremel to buzz off the hoop.

The other option is to use some of the custom caps.
Look in the vendor section, I think DLux was making them for a while. They completely replace the cap with a custom cap made for a revo ball end.

[vertner82]

Wow thanks for all the support I ended up drilling out the caps for revo ends. thanks again.

[australiancrawler]

Originally Posted by mammoth

If I remember corretly they come in:
2660 large = 3 1/2" length
2661 X-large = 4"
2662 XX-large = 4 1/2"

Hope that helps!!!

Originally Posted by colgout

2660 is "Long" 3.5";
2661 is X Long 3.75";
2662 is XX Long 4";

So, who's right???

[OhioCrawler]

2660 large = 3 1/2"
2661 X-large = 4"
2662 XX-large = 4 1/2"

Hope that helps!!!

Originally Posted by australiancrawler

So, who's right???

[australiancrawler]

Originally Posted by OhioCrawler

2660 large = 3 1/2"
2661 X-large = 4"
2662 XX-large = 4 1/2"

Hope that helps!!!

That does help, thanks! But, are those eye-to-eye dimensions (I'm guessing yes) and do guys use the 2660's for comp rigs much? Which mini-t springs (F or R) match each shock length?

[Haastnooit]

Originally Posted by Colgout

2660 is "Long" 3.5";
2661 is X Long 3.75";
2662 is XX Long 4";

Don't wanna spoil anything, but I believe this is right, measurements are e2e.

Most commely used are the 2660's with shock cap mod (which makes it 4"), or you could use the 2662's with a Dlux standoff for bigbores.

Losi mini-T front springs are shorter then the rear spings, normal way to use would be 2660 with front springs and 2662 wit rear springs. Offcourse you could use the front springs on the larger 2662, but you would have to use external limiters.

[australiancrawler]

Originally Posted by Haastnooit

Don't wanna spoil anything, but I believe this is right, measurements are e2e.

Most commely used are the 2660's with shock cap mod (which makes it 4"), or you could use the 2662's with a Dlux standoff for bigbores.

Losi mini-T front springs are shorter then the rear spings, normal way to use would be 2660 with front springs and 2662 wit rear springs. Offcourse you could use the front springs on the larger 2662, but you would have to use external limiters.

Thanks Haast. Dlux standoffs... You mean these babies?

[Haastnooit]

Yeah that's them. I used them on my second, mostly stock, XR and now gonna use them on my BJ4 which still has the stock shocks on it.

I think they work really well ...