Replacement springs for TMAXX shocks

[HappyCrawler]

Hey all,

I've just built my first crawler, but the crappy TMAXX shocks I chose to buy on the cheap pretty much suck. I figure it's mostly the springs that are ruining the crawling since they basically don't compress unless you have some HOG of a truck chassis sitting on them.

I went to my LHS, but some of the Sunday staff is "lacking". Does anyone have a part number or whatever for nice soft springs that will fit TMAXX shock bodies?

Thanks

[Harvo]

I love my Maxx Shocks. I'm not sure what color you have, but the reds are really soft, the blacks are a step stiffer I think, and if you can find them... the springs from the New Bright Jeep Rubicom shocks fit and are softer than all of them

[CBR]

I use Losi springs on mine. Yellow in back, white in front. Losi springs are slightly shorter than the Traxxas, so it gives a slight droop. This can be removed with preload spacers, but it is how I like mine.

[HappyCrawler]

Hey CBR,

What size are you referring to?

I see 2.75". Is that right?

Thanks

[TLTRyan]

X2 on the Losi springs.

[CBR]

Yea, 2.75"

[CBR]

Traxxas shocks are great for crawlers, cheap and easy to find parts for. I think the springs are the issue with yours. If you want to get a little extra length and stop them from binding, cut the mount off the top cap and put a rod end on it. You can see what I'm talking about in my build thread.

DoubleD ShaftD Chassis

[Grizzly4x4]

The Losi 5147 and 5148 are very good crawler springs for Traxxas XL and XXL shocks (4" length). I use the 5150 as well.