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Old 02-03-2023, 11:38 AM   #21
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Gmade does make some really great shocks. I think what they lack is softer spring rates, almost all of their springs are too stiff for a light rig in my experience.
This has been my experience as well.

The GMade 85mm XD diaphragm shock is fantastic. Smooth like butter though pretty large in diameter for a scale truck. The GMade RSD shock I could be nice, but the springs are maddening with how stiff they are. I still need to find a softer spring that fits them.
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The GMade RSD shock I could be nice, but the springs are maddening with how stiff they are. I still need to find a softer spring that fits them.
Axial springs fit them well. And, there are dozens of different rates to choose from as you know.
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Im using these Traxxas BigBore shocks, and they are doing a great job!
https://leisureguided.com/best-shock...%20Shock%20Set
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I think the traxxas are nicer than the axials, But how you build them is just as important. You need to use Ae Green slime/ Amain blue lube to condition the o rings and not force shock shafts through o rings that are tightened down.
I try to find race shocks that fit my rigs, the difference between the mentioned shocks is nill. Stepping up to a good shock makes a difference. I run Ae rc83.2e shocks on my bomber, nice 16mm units. Team Assoc., tekno, kyosho, tlr/losi and mugen are a step up.
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Old 03-23-2023, 06:40 AM   #25
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I have no experience with 10.3 shocks as every other axial shock Ive ever used has been garbage. I switched out the shocks on both 10.2 & trail king that I have over to stock traxxas shocks. On my wraith I went with GMade shocks. Been happy with switching over as all the other shocks you couldnt get to not leak.
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Old 03-23-2023, 08:24 PM   #26
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My 10.3 shocks have performed well under my early Bronco, but that's after:

Completely disassembling them, replacing the stock wiper in the seal cartridge with 2 greased O-rings and Teflon taping all of the threads. I also tuned them with the right springs. They're smooth and don't leak.

The Traxxas shocks I've had didn't need any tinkering to be leak free and smooth.

If I wanted a shock I'd be happy with out of the box, I'd pick Traxxas. But after some tinkering with the Axial shocks they're both probably quite similar in performance and reliability.
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