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TrademarkJeff · 09-21-2010, 02:03 AM

I'm running integy msr11 88mm. I'm wanting to know what shock oil should I use? Any help is greatly appreciated

AlmstEvil665 · 09-21-2010, 02:49 AM

Shock oil depends a lot on what truck you will be running. Give us a list of your setup to better determain what you should use.

Currently I am running an Axial SWX with Axial comp shocks. I am running Losi gold springs in the front with 35wt oil and Losi Grey on the left rear with 45wt and Losi white on the right rear with 40wt. I tried different combos until I found what worked best. I tried everything from 20wt to 60wt front and rear.

It all depends a lot to on the way you drive the truck. A general rule of thumb is the spring sets the ride height and the oil controls the dampening. I run my truck at a steady slow speed. The gold springs in the front let the front end sag some so the at ride height the skid is around 2 3/4 inches and at full droop the skid is around 3 inches. With lighter oil the suspension moved to fast and the truck tended to flop over very easily. By going to heavier oil the suspension reacts a little slower and the truck is easier to control at higher speeds. It was a lot of trial and error but my truck handles well and climbs well. I also am running a dual stage shock piston. It allows for faster compression and slower rebound which is oposite of what you would run in say a short course truck. This way the suspension does not unload as easily in climbs. The different spring rates and oil in the rear is due to torque twist. I believe suspention oil is one of the top things to consider when building a comp truck. Some will argue a 5wt difference in oil is not noticable but I disagree. I spent two months changing out oils to find the right setup. An moa rig is a completly different animal and when I go to an XR10 I am sure I will run a totally different setup.

TrademarkJeff · 09-21-2010, 03:05 AM

I'm running t1e chassis with the standard cab with Berg v2 axles with vanquish dh pro comps up front with 3 weights in each wheel and slw v1 in the rear. High clearance lower links, straight titanium uppers, Sidewinder esc, castle because, punk dig, 1050 Mah 30c 3s rhino, airtronics servo. I hope this is what You wanted

AlmstEvil665 · 09-21-2010, 03:13 AM

Most guys are running Losi gold springs. I would start with 30wt oil. If the trucks seams to floppy go heavier. Try the berg section. If you drive slow then a heavier oil would work better. If you drive faster lighter would be better.

09-21-2010, 02:03 AM	#1
TrademarkJeff Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilmington Posts: 126	what shock oil I'm running integy msr11 88mm. I'm wanting to know what shock oil should I use? Any help is greatly appreciated

09-21-2010, 02:49 AM	#2
AlmstEvil665 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hagerstown Posts: 369	Shock oil depends a lot on what truck you will be running. Give us a list of your setup to better determain what you should use. Currently I am running an Axial SWX with Axial comp shocks. I am running Losi gold springs in the front with 35wt oil and Losi Grey on the left rear with 45wt and Losi white on the right rear with 40wt. I tried different combos until I found what worked best. I tried everything from 20wt to 60wt front and rear. It all depends a lot to on the way you drive the truck. A general rule of thumb is the spring sets the ride height and the oil controls the dampening. I run my truck at a steady slow speed. The gold springs in the front let the front end sag some so the at ride height the skid is around 2 3/4 inches and at full droop the skid is around 3 inches. With lighter oil the suspension moved to fast and the truck tended to flop over very easily. By going to heavier oil the suspension reacts a little slower and the truck is easier to control at higher speeds. It was a lot of trial and error but my truck handles well and climbs well. I also am running a dual stage shock piston. It allows for faster compression and slower rebound which is oposite of what you would run in say a short course truck. This way the suspension does not unload as easily in climbs. The different spring rates and oil in the rear is due to torque twist. I believe suspention oil is one of the top things to consider when building a comp truck. Some will argue a 5wt difference in oil is not noticable but I disagree. I spent two months changing out oils to find the right setup. An moa rig is a completly different animal and when I go to an XR10 I am sure I will run a totally different setup.

09-21-2010, 03:05 AM	#3
TrademarkJeff Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilmington Posts: 126	I'm running t1e chassis with the standard cab with Berg v2 axles with vanquish dh pro comps up front with 3 weights in each wheel and slw v1 in the rear. High clearance lower links, straight titanium uppers, Sidewinder esc, castle because, punk dig, 1050 Mah 30c 3s rhino, airtronics servo. I hope this is what You wanted

09-21-2010, 03:13 AM	#4
AlmstEvil665 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hagerstown Posts: 369	Most guys are running Losi gold springs. I would start with 30wt oil. If the trucks seams to floppy go heavier. Try the berg section. If you drive slow then a heavier oil would work better. If you drive faster lighter would be better.

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