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09xD · 07-13-2009, 12:36 PM

I was hoping someone could help me by telling me what kind of shock oil is preffered in a droop set up. I have a cliff climber with tmaxx shocks with 12.5 wb. I want to run droop since the tmaxx springs are really stiff. Thanks for any help!

mascman · 07-13-2009, 01:27 PM

Go to the hardware store and get some springs to put internally.

I have my AX10 shocks set up mostly droop, but with a small spring on the outside to give some compression when landing.

I'm using the internal shock springs from TCS that I think would work in the Traxxas shock, 70 weight oil, and a small hardware spring.

At rest:

Compressed:

Flexed:

Tupers · 07-13-2009, 01:37 PM

The weight of shock oil depends entirely on how heavy your truck is and how you want it to drive. Personally I would start at 40 and work it out from there.

HBRC · 07-13-2009, 01:39 PM

I like a heavy wheel, and 10000 diff oil. no springs.

mascman · 07-13-2009, 01:50 PM

My truck is probably right around 6lbs...possibly a little less.

The 70 sometimes seems too light, but it works well for me.

irok · 07-13-2009, 02:14 PM

I run about 80% droop and run both springs inside the shock,it's nice having some sprung compression using a short soft spring.
I use 5000k diff oil,on a 91/2lb rig with alot of wheel weight in the front's.
It works well and looks very realistic when it cycles,i would never go back to a full sprung setup after this.

09xD · 07-13-2009, 07:38 PM

Goood info here everyone...thanks a bunch....I will have to order some of these internal spring and I think I have some 80 shock oil from traxxas when I had my maxx. I do appreciate the help....another question though, what are the advantages to a droop set up? Thanks again!

07-13-2009, 12:36 PM	#1
09xD Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chester VA Posts: 88	Droop set up? I was hoping someone could help me by telling me what kind of shock oil is preffered in a droop set up. I have a cliff climber with tmaxx shocks with 12.5 wb. I want to run droop since the tmaxx springs are really stiff. Thanks for any help!

07-13-2009, 01:27 PM	#2
mascman Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 911	Go to the hardware store and get some springs to put internally. I have my AX10 shocks set up mostly droop, but with a small spring on the outside to give some compression when landing. I'm using the internal shock springs from TCS that I think would work in the Traxxas shock, 70 weight oil, and a small hardware spring. At rest: Compressed: Flexed:

07-13-2009, 01:37 PM	#3
Tupers Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Great Britain Posts: 935	The weight of shock oil depends entirely on how heavy your truck is and how you want it to drive. Personally I would start at 40 and work it out from there.

07-13-2009, 01:39 PM	#4
HBRC Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: right above my feet Posts: 262	I like a heavy wheel, and 10000 diff oil. no springs.

07-13-2009, 01:50 PM	#5
mascman Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 911	My truck is probably right around 6lbs...possibly a little less. The 70 sometimes seems too light, but it works well for me.

07-13-2009, 02:14 PM	#6
irok Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: B.C.Canada Posts: 608	I run about 80% droop and run both springs inside the shock,it's nice having some sprung compression using a short soft spring. I use 5000k diff oil,on a 91/2lb rig with alot of wheel weight in the front's. It works well and looks very realistic when it cycles,i would never go back to a full sprung setup after this.

07-13-2009, 07:38 PM	#7
09xD Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chester VA Posts: 88	Goood info here everyone...thanks a bunch....I will have to order some of these internal spring and I think I have some 80 shock oil from traxxas when I had my maxx. I do appreciate the help....another question though, what are the advantages to a droop set up? Thanks again!

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