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04-29-2011, 02:33 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: vegas
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Ok. I am curious as to what you run shock wise? What type of springs/oil wt.? etc. etc. Not 100% happy w/mine atm. No leaking or anything. Kinda hard to explain it really. I know this is strictly a personaly pref. but I would like to know what is being used. Thnx in advance. Sabo. |
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04-29-2011, 02:41 PM
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What rig? I've always ran Losi's. They leak a bit, but no more or less than any of the others. Of course, rebuilding them every couple of years wouldn't be a bad idea.  |
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04-29-2011, 03:04 PM
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Doesnt really matter what type of rig. Just curious as to what is being used. I really like the new PL shocks that are out. I REALLY REALLY like them.
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04-29-2011, 03:23 PM
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Actually it makes a lot of difference on what rig. But with that comeback, use the search! Shocks and oils are a big part of tech, been covered and recovered a bunch o times.
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04-29-2011, 03:34 PM
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04-29-2011, 04:26 PM
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04-29-2011, 05:06 PM
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YIP! Funny how ppl "assume" no search was done. Well... guess I might as well just close this out. Just wanted some INPUT on what ppl were using. Duuuuuuuude... I prefer autozone, advanced auto. I cant stand pep boys. Sry. |
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04-29-2011, 05:18 PM
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personally i run traxxas big bores on all my trucks. never had a problem with them, and i use 30wt oil
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04-29-2011, 05:22 PM
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04-29-2011, 05:29 PM
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The truck and specifics about it (chassis, link mounts, etc) make a BIG difference on what shock is used. Some are too long....some are too short. People running certain chassis have to use one length of shock while others with a different chassis, but same drivetrain, must run a different length shock. IMO, some of the best shocks out there are made by Kyosho.....my particular flavor is the Velvet shock from the RT5. They dont leak and are smoother than any shock I have ever used. However, they are slightly longer than 4" eye to eye and wont work with the T1E chassis... So, with that said, can you give any specifics about the truck to which you refer? |
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04-29-2011, 05:38 PM
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Well I am just trying to go for "general" on the shocks. I am really trying to not narrow it down to a specific type of truck/chassis. Hope no one thinks I am being a prick or anything. Really not trying to be. Just looking fo gen. info on what ppl use is all. Thnx JeremyH for input. |
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04-29-2011, 09:29 PM
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MOA: Big bores with Losi gold springs and 30wt oil Scaler: Losi 4" crawlers with white springs 30wt oil Shafty: Losi 4" Crawlers 30wt front 50WT rear Gold springs front green springs rear. |
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04-29-2011, 11:18 PM
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Thnx BLKXJ. Are the gold springs soft? I have always prefered my susp. real soft. Dont know why really, just always been that way. I got a deal on the new Proline shocks that are out. Thinkin real hard bout those. Anyone have those/use them.
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04-30-2011, 05:34 AM
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04-30-2011, 03:08 PM
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Here is a link to them. They are goin on a MOA. They are 4` long. .... http://prolineracing.com/performance...e-shocks-rear/ |
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04-30-2011, 05:06 PM
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I am really liking the aluminum traxxas big bore 4". They are great for internal springs. I have a set setup at 50/50 droop/sprung but need some softer springs in them. You can get a big set of assorted springs at some hardware stores and experiment with them. I like running heavy oil, 90wt or more. Used on heavier scale rigs.
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04-30-2011, 05:18 PM
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Dont thinkI have seen the alum. one's. All the traxxas ones I have seen have all been blk. I guess they could be alum. but they all have ext. springs. Thnx MG
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04-30-2011, 06:44 PM
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Big Bores with the cap mod are the smoothest shocks I have used to date, and work great on my MOA. Yes Sabohead, Losi gold springs are very soft. |
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05-02-2011, 08:52 AM
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BTW, I have used the Proline Powerstroke Scaler shocks and they work well.....but I have not heard good things about the model you listed. | |
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05-02-2011, 02:11 PM
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Thnx jeremy. My spec. are clod axles/Integy chassis/2.2 roc crushers. I just was looking for general info on what ppl were using. Seems alot of ppl are using Traxxas BB. Thnx for posting. |
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