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01-16-2008, 08:03 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: gloversville
Posts: 15
|  shock oil already posted this but no one replied because it got moved and buried but anyways looking to find out what every one is running and suggests for running as shock oil in thier crawlers i personaly am running savage shocks ... also if anyone knows what the turns on the armeture of an hpi roto start ( different project not thinking of using in my crawler ) |
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01-16-2008, 10:55 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Somerset, KY
Posts: 142
| i just ordered some new shocks and was hoping for some of the same advice  |
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01-17-2008, 12:34 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Somerset, KY
Posts: 142
| lil help here guys lol j/k |
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01-17-2008, 07:29 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Saginaw
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| You can probably find some previous posts regarding this topic, or read up on other people's setups by searching for "what shock oil", "best shock oil", or even just "shock oil" to get a broader range of results. That being said, it's hard to just tell you what is the best for you. It depends greatly on the particulars of your rig - i.e. weight, suspension geometry, and how your shocks are set up (springs and pistons). I'd say start with a light/midrange weight, like 30wt or 40wt, and go from there. As for the Roto-start motor - it's a silver can, right? If it's 540 size, it's probably close to 27t. Last edited by Mad Scientist; 01-17-2008 at 07:33 PM. |
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02-12-2008, 09:38 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sparks, Nevada
Posts: 41
| Touchy subject. If your shocks are to long they are not going to work for your setup. Dont be afraid to let that chassis drop some. In other words it does not need to look lifted just to work well. Play with softer springs and lighter weight fluid until you find what works well with your driving style(s). Do be afraid to spend a few bucks until you find the right fluid and then go after the springs later for a finer tune of the suspension. |
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02-12-2008, 10:53 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: saskatoon,sask
Posts: 24
| did you use the stock savage shocks cause i was told they wouldnt work.and if you did can you post a pic plz thanx |
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02-13-2008, 07:33 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA
Posts: 596
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they will work its just that they are wayyy to long..the stock wk ones are 120mm fully extended and the savage ones are 172mm fully extended or in other words the wk shocks are 4.72 inches and the savage ones are 6.77 inches..for shock oil id suggest 15 or 20wt | |
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