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10-27-2015, 01:25 PM | #1 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Meridian,Id
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| Rpm front shock towers at TGN
Hey guys just a heads up TGN has the new shock towers in stock and ready to ship I just ordered mine.Just figured I would give you a jump start! RPM Front Shock Tower for the Axial Yeti XL And here are the a arms in case you need them RPM Front Lower A-arms for the Axial Yeti XL |
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10-27-2015, 04:08 PM | #2 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Roseville, Ca
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| Re: Rpm front shock towers at TGN
Wow thats awesome to hear. Wonder if rpm is making anything else for the xl.
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10-27-2015, 05:49 PM | #3 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: raceland
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| Re: Rpm front shock towers at TGN
Yup gotta order stuff now. I'd buy a whole cage if they made it lol. Just about every thing they make is tough to break.
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10-27-2015, 06:13 PM | #4 |
Newbie Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Australia
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| Re: Rpm front shock towers at TGN
Awesome thanks. Good price too I think
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10-27-2015, 11:38 PM | #5 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: McKinney, TX
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| Re: Rpm front shock towers at TGN
Much cheaper than the GPM one I had to install. I would rather have RPM plastic than aluminum any day. Guess I should order a back up tower and back up a-arms. Probably will need back ups for the back ups.
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10-28-2015, 10:32 PM | #6 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area (RWC)
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| Re: Rpm front shock towers at TGN
Wow, thats great. I just installed the GPM Aluminum Tower this weekend which I'm happy with. But I would of jump on that first for sure.
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10-29-2015, 10:00 PM | #7 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2015 Location: Baton Rouge
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| Re: Rpm front shock towers at TGN
I second that Deckard. Crossing my fingers for some Steering Knuckles and Carriers. I see they just released some for the SCX10, which is at least an Axial. Far fetched Im sure... but would be cool.
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11-13-2015, 07:21 PM | #8 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Roseville, Ca
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| Re: Rpm front shock towers at TGN
Just installed the rpm shock tower, good fit and everything but was kinda shocked at the flex it has, seems like theres more flex then stock. But rpm plastic is night and day from axial plastic.
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11-14-2015, 09:20 AM | #9 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Portland
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| Re: Rpm front shock towers at TGN
If you can break rpm stuff they will replace it for free It has a life time warranty |
11-14-2015, 11:24 AM | #10 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: florida
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| Re: Rpm front shock towers at TGN
Aren't shock towers supposed to be rigid so the shocks can function properly not only during braking and accelerating out of corners but also on rugged uneven terrain ?? Also with the shock tower flexing wouldn't the a-arms bare the brunt of it ?? I get that RPM has a lifetime warranty if you break it they'll replace it, its a money saver and added peace of mind not to keep buying replacement, but why not just design a better tower so all the parts work like they were meant to rather than parts cancelling each other out or worse contribute to one monumental disaster. I bought RPM towers for my sons e-max when I converted to brushless suspension tuning became a nightmare and the truck was slouchy, then someone at the track explained the mechanics of suspension so I tried aluminum towers since then the truck was more responsive and a tad more agile. Granted that these are 2 different configuration but when I reinforced my RTR's tower by putting a tie bar and braces I haven't broken a tower since and thats with 17 jumps in 26 bash session. Be that as it may, it has only been a couple of months I'm sure there's a bad landing out there with my RTR's name on it but for now I choose to believe that the mods that I added compliments my YXL bashing style. Oh and before I forget the comments above are in no way a declaration of my expertise on the matter, just a noob with some YXL disaster experience sharing what I learned. Also for those who have bought the RPM tower please post some of your feedback I am interested to know if it can stand the abuse. |
11-14-2015, 02:09 PM | #11 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Roseville, Ca
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| Re: Rpm front shock towers at TGN
Im going to add braces to the rpm shock towers to help with the flex. Anyone know part numbers for the 4mm bent rod ends from xl kit or other companys that are good and beefy?
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11-17-2015, 06:18 PM | #12 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: friendswood, TX
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No one?
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11-17-2015, 06:28 PM | #13 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Roseville, Ca
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11-17-2015, 06:32 PM | #14 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Rhode Island
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11-17-2015, 10:00 PM | #15 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: florida
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| Re: Rpm front shock towers at TGN What about the tower, I know you have CF but are there any visible signs of cracking or breakage even a hairline if there is then clearly its just transferring more stress which is the opposite of what it's intended for.
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11-18-2015, 03:44 AM | #16 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Rhode Island
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| Re: Rpm front shock towers at TGN
Tower is good Tony. Actually really good. I don't know if I "needed" those braces but they aren't hurting anything. And I crash a lot!! Front shocks are off right now...putting a tad thinner fluid in them, and while I was there I checked out the whole front end including the tower...it's a real nice piece. My aluminum Dhawk tower was fine too but I got scared that it would bend the little mounting tabs on the aluminum bulk head so I swapped to the fiber tower so it would be the weak point instead of the bulk. Easier to replace.
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