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Old 01-21-2012, 09:24 AM   #1
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Default Good base line for shock tuning for scalers.

I am in a need of some help when it comes to just finding a base line starting point for tuning shocks. I recently bought an awesome Axial based scaler that came with what looks like Pede shocks. The front shocks have black springs and are a tad bit to stiff. The back shocks have red springs, but the rebound is just horrible, seems like the fluid might be a little bit too thick or the shock valve itself is restricting the fluid passage, causing the VERY lazy shock rebound. My rig is not that heavy at all, and i have the battery mounted over the rear axle, i figured the extra weight of the battery might help me out with the rear shocks, but i was wrong. I was thinking about switching to some stock Axial honcho shocks, but figured i could cure this problem with just some fluid and maybe new springs. So my question is, what is a good base line tune to start off with? I was thinking keeping the springs i have and start with some 25wt shock fluid?
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Old 01-22-2012, 04:09 AM   #2
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Default Re: Good base line for shock tuning for scalers.

Stock SCX oil is listed as 30wt so you could try starting there. I personally start at 40wt, and then go up or down in weight to get the feel i want.
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Old 01-23-2012, 01:42 AM   #3
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Default Re: Good base line for shock tuning for scalers.

I'd go with the stock axial shocks. You can find a set of 4 for $20 usually and the spring rate is awesome. Remove the bumpers and you get good travel. I've used them on numerous rigs and never had to change anything but oil wt.
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