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xiteamxi 08-06-2011 09:59 AM

long travel shocks
 
Hello, i'm looking for some suggestions on some shocks with a good amount of travel so i can start looking in the right directions. "thumbsup"

crawl-o-matic 08-06-2011 09:01 PM

I get my shocks from rc4wd.com they have crawler shocks up to 120mm (all metal)

outkast7222 08-06-2011 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by crawl-o-matic (Post 3220599)
I get my shocks from rc4wd.com they have crawler shocks up to 120mm (all metal)

Actually RC4WD has shocks all the way up to 204mm. That would make for some crazy flex.

Edit: 204mm is the overall lenght, travel is a mere 130mm. LOL

crawl-o-matic 08-06-2011 11:43 PM

...they're high speed, baja shocks...not really designed for crawling, but hey, go for it"thumbsup"
Quote:

Originally Posted by outkast7222 (Post 3220749)
Actually RC4WD has shocks all the way up to 204mm. That would make for some crazy flex.

Edit: 204mm is the overall lenght, travel is a mere 130mm. LOL


rckjeep 08-08-2011 10:46 AM

what travel are your current shocks? That way we can help you a little better with something of quality and longer than you have.

Harley 08-08-2011 12:01 PM

HPI Savage shocks were always the standard for long shocks.

You should probably give some more info, why do you want long travel shocks?

canadianbacon 08-08-2011 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Harley (Post 3222667)
HPI Savage shocks were always the standard for long shocks.

You should probably give some more info, why do you want long travel shocks?

180 degree articulation?

outkast7222 08-08-2011 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by canadianbacon (Post 3222683)
180 degree articulation?

I can't for the life of me figure out why some one would want that much, sure it looks cool but does not ever seem to function as well as one would think. I personally have limiters to keep from over articulating on stock LCC shocks.

Harley 08-08-2011 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by outkast7222 (Post 3222778)
I can't for the life of me figure out why some one would want that much, sure it looks cool but does not ever seem to function as well as one would think. I personally have limiters to keep from over articulating on stock LCC shocks.

That is what he is refering to, 180 degrees is a joke that has been around here for years and years.

xiteamxi 08-08-2011 03:44 PM

i currently have stock rock force shocks(no idea on the length or travel) and im not pleased with them at all and i have a wreckluse chassis on the way that im putting my rock force axles in and figure ill need some bigger/better shocks as the wreckluse looks like it sits high up"thumbsup" basically looking for all metal body (preferred) and a descent length as i don't prefer the droop set up for what i do.

Harley 08-08-2011 03:47 PM

You DON'T need long travel shocks for the Wreckluse. A standard 4" shock will work.

Krakker 08-08-2011 04:02 PM

I'd think some SCX-10 shocks with a cap mod would work really well for that chassis.

xiteamxi 08-08-2011 04:21 PM

ok then im open to suggestions on good 4 inch shocks thanks again

Harley 08-08-2011 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by xiteamxi (Post 3223022)
ok then im open to suggestions on good 4 inch shocks thanks again

Just do some searching.

Big Bore XL or Losi Crawler.

crawl-o-matic 08-08-2011 08:26 PM

I say again: rc4wd"thumbsup"

Harley 08-08-2011 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by crawl-o-matic (Post 3223424)
I say again: rc4wd"thumbsup"

Their shocks look good but don't perform anywhere near like the others.

KC_JoNeS 08-08-2011 09:16 PM

I like the Traxxas shocks as well.

Traxxas 2660 is 3.5" long
Traxxas 2661 is 3.75" long
Traxxas Big Bore XL is 4" long

they all use the same hardware, and are pre-assembled before you get them. Just add oil and springs (Except for the big bore XL which has springs)
These shocks are stupid easy to cap mod, and work awesome with no leakage.

Traxxas all the way.

Casey

Colgout 11-03-2011 12:04 PM

Bought some Traxxas big bore shock (for E-Maxx, p/n: 4962 i think), the spring (red) that come with it is way too stiff. Any alternative spring? The shock is 19mm (3/4") in diameter, not many spring i can found will fit..:cry:

WIDELOAD 11-03-2011 05:10 PM

Losi springs for their 4" shocks will fit.
Or you can get lower cups to fit mini-t springs, check the vendors section for the details on them.

Colgout 11-04-2011 12:24 AM

like this one?

LOSA5147 2.75" Spring 1.8 Rate, White | eBay

I have checked out the vender section and found the Jeepindoug's lower cup for mini-T spring. But it would be easier if I can just get a softer spring to fit.


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