TLT Shocks: Shorter Shafts?

[Tommy R]

Are there shorter shock shafts available that will work with TLT shocks? Before I modify some, I thought I'd look to see what else may be available.

And, no, merely limiting the travel will not suffice. I need the shaft to be shorter.

Thanks!

[STANG KILLA SS]

3mm shafts?

have you tried a touring car shaft? or CC01 shaft?
im trying to remember how the TLT shocks piston attaches. might be an issue with a shaft swap.

[Tommy R]

Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS

3mm shafts?

have you tried a touring car shaft? or CC01 shaft?
im trying to remember how the TLT shocks piston attaches. might be an issue with a shaft swap.

Yep, 3mm. I compared it to an Axial shaft and it's just barely shorter and has the same threads for endlinks and same grooves for c-clips. Now I just need to locate a shorter one, but am not sure what's available. Maybe some touring car shafts will work, but the ones I have are too short.

[STANG KILLA SS]

im wondering if the longer cc01 shock shafts would be the ticket?


i may have a set i could measure for ya

[skid]

How steady are you with a hack saw or dremel with a cut off wheel?

Chuck the shaft up in a drill and make some new grooves for c-clips? Cut of the excess?

Or would short rod ends help?

Also, look at Tower Hobbies, and seach shock shaft. Tons of stuff come up, most with lengths listed.

[Tommy R]

Thanks for the input, guys. I could cut a groove for the clips into the shafts, but I'm just hoping not to. But I looked on Tower and sure enough I found many 3mm shock shafts with two piston grooves and a threaded end just like what I need....and available in a variety of lengths! Thanks for the heads up!