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01-26-2010, 06:52 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bettendorf
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|  Shocks: Plastic Vs Aluminum
I am looking at some Traxxas XXL Big Bore shocks for my Creeper. Is it worth the extra change for the Aluminum ones? The main reason I am replacing the stock shocks is because I am having all kinds of issues with them leaking constantly. 3 out of 4 of my shocks seems to be leaking shock oil. I followed the directions when I assembled them so I don't know what the deal is with the stock shocks. Thanks, Mike
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01-26-2010, 07:01 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: four o six
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get adjustable shocks...you know..the ones with the little spring retainer that is like a nut and spins up and down...NOT the shocks with the little spacers... ohh yeah....aluminum.... |
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01-26-2010, 07:55 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lowell, Arkansas
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Plastic is lighter than aluminum. IMO, aluminum shocks are more for bling than function on a crawler. The traxxas plastic XXL and XL shocks work just fine and don't leak, but I do run them upside down. |
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01-26-2010, 08:03 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salem,Oregon
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i bought the alum ones when i was new to this. they are the worst leaking piles i've ever owned.
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01-26-2010, 08:15 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Centered
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I've run Traxxas XXL Big Bores on every crawler I've had since day one with no leaks and no issues what so ever...they're killer.
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01-26-2010, 08:17 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bettendorf
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Thanks, I think I am going to go ahead with the plastic traxxas XXL big bore shocks. | ||
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01-26-2010, 08:45 PM
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| Rock Crawler  Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Albuquerque
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I like the Traxxas plastic ones as well. No leaks on any of the rigs I use them on. I also run all my shocks upside down (with the exception of my son's axial, which is stock right now). I have some decent Losi aluminum shocks but they leak a bit. I have some Duratrax aluminum shocks and I think they leave a trail of slime everywhere I crawl....  |
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01-26-2010, 09:32 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: four o six
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01-26-2010, 09:39 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2005 Location: hot springs, AR.
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look you have to use a sealant on the treads of alum. shocks. And if they leak at the shaft get a good o-ring. Other wise deal with the leaks. plastic is soft and the threads will seal them selfs. I hate plastic shocks. they pull apart under hard bind situations, do yourself a favor and get some non blingy alum. threaded body shocks and a small can of liquid thread tape. |
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