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rainman · 10-01-2008, 08:03 AM

On an AX-10 is it better to run a full droop set up or is it better to run springs? I've seen both but still not sure.

tjb · 10-01-2008, 08:33 AM

It's all on your driving style. Droop takes a good amount of trial and error. Sprung suspension also does, but not near as much. personally I really like droop over sprung right now. If you have the time to play with fluid weights, dampening/valving, and internal spring rates give it a try.

Either way, go with a set of aluminum bodies (STRC's) and teflon tape the threads. I would also look into using something other than the Axial springs for a sprung set up. The rates are nothing close to what is claimed......

rainman · 10-01-2008, 07:38 PM

I pulled my springs off and drained my oil out so what wt. of oil do I want to put in and you said something about internal springs????? what kind of springs, how long, etc.????? I sure appreciate any and all help.

wyocrawler · 10-02-2008, 10:40 PM

run what ever weight you want. the thicker the oil the stiffer the shock. go to TCS's website for the internal springs.

bigflex · 10-03-2008, 02:49 AM

TSC softs are good springs to go with. As for oil it will depend on your axle weight. The heavier the axles the thicker the oil. Example: With a stock ax-10 and say 6oz. per tire of added weight up front and 3oz. in each rear I would start with 65wt up front and 60 out back. This is not the cure all setup. You will still need top do alot of driving and tuning but it should be a good starting point.

rainman · 10-03-2008, 05:07 PM

I will give it a try

rc4x4crawler · 10-04-2008, 12:05 AM

Actually another place for internals is Ace Hardware. Century Springs.

10-01-2008, 08:03 AM	#1
rainman Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: G-ville Posts: 18	full droop On an AX-10 is it better to run a full droop set up or is it better to run springs? I've seen both but still not sure.

10-01-2008, 07:38 PM	#3
rainman Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: G-ville Posts: 18	still wanting to droop I pulled my springs off and drained my oil out so what wt. of oil do I want to put in and you said something about internal springs????? what kind of springs, how long, etc.????? I sure appreciate any and all help.

10-03-2008, 05:07 PM	#6
rainman Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: G-ville Posts: 18	thanks I will give it a try

10-01-2008, 08:33 AM	#2
tjb Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eau Claire Posts: 776	It's all on your driving style. Droop takes a good amount of trial and error. Sprung suspension also does, but not near as much. personally I really like droop over sprung right now. If you have the time to play with fluid weights, dampening/valving, and internal spring rates give it a try. Either way, go with a set of aluminum bodies (STRC's) and teflon tape the threads. I would also look into using something other than the Axial springs for a sprung set up. The rates are nothing close to what is claimed......

10-02-2008, 10:40 PM	#4
wyocrawler Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: twin falls Posts: 46	run what ever weight you want. the thicker the oil the stiffer the shock. go to TCS's website for the internal springs.

10-03-2008, 02:49 AM	#5
bigflex I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: drillin Holes for the man Posts: 2,736	TSC softs are good springs to go with. As for oil it will depend on your axle weight. The heavier the axles the thicker the oil. Example: With a stock ax-10 and say 6oz. per tire of added weight up front and 3oz. in each rear I would start with 65wt up front and 60 out back. This is not the cure all setup. You will still need top do alot of driving and tuning but it should be a good starting point.

10-04-2008, 12:05 AM	#7
rc4x4crawler Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 520	Actually another place for internals is Ace Hardware. Century Springs.

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