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SkyJacked · 06-09-2006, 03:51 PM

I was wondering what the the best shocks to use on my NN Chassis are? This is my first crawler and im not sure which ones work the best. What is a good shock angle to use for the NN Chassis with a 16 WB?

todd1803 · 06-09-2006, 07:29 PM

Any high quality 4 inch shock should be ok. Traxxas Big Bores are popular, Associated and Losi both make top of the line shocks.

Personally, I started with stock plastic T-Maxx shocks, and thought they were OK, then upgraded to Losi XXX-T Hard anodized rear shocks on all four corners. The truck flexes way better with the new shocks, and they are way smoother (the Maxx shocks were a bit old).

What you can do depends on your budget. I don't think shocks are as critical as in a race buggy, but you will generally be happier with higher quality stuff.

As for the angle, my NN is set to 14" (it's a 2.2), and I really don't understand the geometry, so I can't give good advice.

dezfan · 06-09-2006, 10:59 PM

I used Hot bodies threaded shocks!

dystance · 06-09-2006, 11:09 PM

i use team Associated rear shocks from the T4 truck. I rebuilt them and removed the bump stop to get that last little bit of travel. I also run the 16" WB. I have them mounted so that the bottom link are close to parallel to the ground. They do slope up slightly from the axel to the chasis. I believe the angle can be altered, by sliding the mounts along the bottom links, without negatively effecting the performance. The ride height of the rig will be changed as you move the links. Mine is set up with approx. 4.5" of ground clearance at the belly. Keep the COG low.

BrockGrimes · 06-11-2006, 04:14 AM

i used some threaded aluminum ones made by XTM

Skeeno · 06-13-2006, 11:25 PM

Shock angle is really determined by ride height. Try to keep the ride height low to keep the CG low. The lower the ride height, the lower the angle of the shock. The angle doesn't really matter. As Todd1803 stated, we are crawling not racing.

BTW, I use the new T-Maxx shocks with the grey bodies (stock oil and springs) and they work fine.

Skeeno · 06-13-2006, 11:28 PM

dystance, I'm diggin' the mounting of your ESC and Rx. I think I'l be changing mine now. Thanks for the idea.

dystance · 06-14-2006, 12:41 PM

The mounts are just thin aluminum sheet ghetto fab. I used thin material so as not to cause any stress on the chasis when screws are tightened. I am planning on getting some thin heat moldable plastic to redo them. I got the idea from The Crawler Stores NN page- the blue scale jeep by Bigdsti. I didn't like the look of axel mounted electronics. The battery is even removable, though it is a tight squeeze.

todd1803 · 06-14-2006, 05:57 PM

Funny, I had the exact same motivation. That blue Jeep was what convinced me that the NN was the chassis I wanted. I also don't like the look of having anything mounted on the axel. Here's a shot of mine. It's a slight variation on the same idea, but I mounted the receiver on the bottom side of the same plate the ESC sits on. It's an Airtronics FM unit, which is very compact, not sure if a standard unit would fit as well.

dystance · 06-14-2006, 06:23 PM

My receiver doesn't quite fit, but I tried it. It interfered with the movement of the top links. With a small receiver, it is a great idea. Nice build todd1803.

the fn show · 06-14-2006, 09:22 PM

would lst shocks work on the nn chassis? i have a full set and was wondering if they owuld fit before i spent the money on the nn kit...thanks

mtdriver · 06-15-2006, 02:40 AM

LST shocks would be way too big for a NN chassis, you need something 1/10 size. 2 LST shocks are almost as big as the NN chassis itself. But like I always tell customers, if there's a will theres a way, lol.

LIKES2CRAWL · 09-03-2006, 03:53 PM

Who's using T-maxx Big Bore shocks? And what springs are you using?

666 · 09-03-2006, 03:55 PM

I use big bores on mine w/ black trinity springs or stock silvers. 60wt oil

Kev808 · 09-03-2006, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LIKES2CRAWL

Who's using T-maxx Big Bore shocks? And what springs are you using?

Me... With the stock springs- (Red)

LIKES2CRAWL · 09-03-2006, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXT-666

I use big bores on mine w/ black trinity springs or stock silvers. 60wt oil

The springs are red with silver band right? The shocks I just bought have red springs but can't find a color band and I'm not sure if they'll be soft enough.

666 · 09-03-2006, 04:13 PM

I'm sorry, the silvers i run are stock clodbuster!

Also i have been trying traxxas progressive rate white springs w/ good results!

LIKES2CRAWL · 09-03-2006, 04:16 PM

Well I guess I'll just have to try them out and go from there. Anbody running these same shocks on a TLT?

cartronicshn · 09-04-2006, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dezfan

I used Hot bodies threaded shocks!

Hey i've seen that chassis before

Link · 09-04-2006, 08:47 AM

Here's my set up, T-maxx shocks and home made ESC and receiver mounts

06-09-2006, 03:51 PM	#1
SkyJacked Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: L-Town Posts: 283	Shocks and Shock angles on a NN Chassis ? I was wondering what the the best shocks to use on my NN Chassis are? This is my first crawler and im not sure which ones work the best. What is a good shock angle to use for the NN Chassis with a 16 WB?

06-09-2006, 10:59 PM	#3
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	I used Hot bodies threaded shocks! Attached Images

06-09-2006, 11:09 PM	#4
dystance Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ft. collins Posts: 419	i use team Associated rear shocks from the T4 truck. I rebuilt them and removed the bump stop to get that last little bit of travel. I also run the 16" WB. I have them mounted so that the bottom link are close to parallel to the ground. They do slope up slightly from the axel to the chasis. I believe the angle can be altered, by sliding the mounts along the bottom links, without negatively effecting the performance. The ride height of the rig will be changed as you move the links. Mine is set up with approx. 4.5" of ground clearance at the belly. Keep the COG low. Attached Images Last edited by dystance; 06-09-2006 at 11:13 PM.

09-03-2006, 03:53 PM	#13
LIKES2CRAWL I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: KENNEWICK, WA Posts: 2,513	Who's using T-maxx Big Bore shocks? And what springs are you using? Last edited by LIKES2CRAWL; 09-03-2006 at 03:57 PM.

09-04-2006, 08:47 AM	#20
Link Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: N. Phoenix Posts: 440	Here's my set up, T-maxx shocks and home made ESC and receiver mounts Attached Images

06-09-2006, 07:29 PM	#2
todd1803 Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 983	Any high quality 4 inch shock should be ok. Traxxas Big Bores are popular, Associated and Losi both make top of the line shocks. Personally, I started with stock plastic T-Maxx shocks, and thought they were OK, then upgraded to Losi XXX-T Hard anodized rear shocks on all four corners. The truck flexes way better with the new shocks, and they are way smoother (the Maxx shocks were a bit old). What you can do depends on your budget. I don't think shocks are as critical as in a race buggy, but you will generally be happier with higher quality stuff. As for the angle, my NN is set to 14" (it's a 2.2), and I really don't understand the geometry, so I can't give good advice.

06-11-2006, 04:14 AM	#5
BrockGrimes Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Warner Robins Posts: 803	i used some threaded aluminum ones made by XTM

06-13-2006, 11:25 PM	#6
Skeeno RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Irritable Isle Posts: 1,364	Shock angle is really determined by ride height. Try to keep the ride height low to keep the CG low. The lower the ride height, the lower the angle of the shock. The angle doesn't really matter. As Todd1803 stated, we are crawling not racing. BTW, I use the new T-Maxx shocks with the grey bodies (stock oil and springs) and they work fine.

06-13-2006, 11:28 PM	#7
Skeeno RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Irritable Isle Posts: 1,364	dystance, I'm diggin' the mounting of your ESC and Rx. I think I'l be changing mine now. Thanks for the idea.

06-14-2006, 12:41 PM	#8
dystance Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ft. collins Posts: 419	The mounts are just thin aluminum sheet ghetto fab. I used thin material so as not to cause any stress on the chasis when screws are tightened. I am planning on getting some thin heat moldable plastic to redo them. I got the idea from The Crawler Stores NN page- the blue scale jeep by Bigdsti. I didn't like the look of axel mounted electronics. The battery is even removable, though it is a tight squeeze.

06-14-2006, 05:57 PM	#9
todd1803 Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 983	Funny, I had the exact same motivation. That blue Jeep was what convinced me that the NN was the chassis I wanted. I also don't like the look of having anything mounted on the axel. Here's a shot of mine. It's a slight variation on the same idea, but I mounted the receiver on the bottom side of the same plate the ESC sits on. It's an Airtronics FM unit, which is very compact, not sure if a standard unit would fit as well.

06-14-2006, 06:23 PM	#10
dystance Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ft. collins Posts: 419	My receiver doesn't quite fit, but I tried it. It interfered with the movement of the top links. With a small receiver, it is a great idea. Nice build todd1803.

06-14-2006, 09:22 PM	#11
the fn show Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: usa Posts: 54	would lst shocks work on the nn chassis? i have a full set and was wondering if they owuld fit before i spent the money on the nn kit...thanks

06-15-2006, 02:40 AM	#12
mtdriver Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Arkie-Saw Posts: 284	LST shocks would be way too big for a NN chassis, you need something 1/10 size. 2 LST shocks are almost as big as the NN chassis itself. But like I always tell customers, if there's a will theres a way, lol.

09-03-2006, 03:55 PM	#14
666 MODERHATER™ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 10,939	I use big bores on mine w/ black trinity springs or stock silvers. 60wt oil

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09-03-2006, 04:13 PM	#17
666 MODERHATER™ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 10,939	I'm sorry, the silvers i run are stock clodbuster! Also i have been trying traxxas progressive rate white springs w/ good results!

09-03-2006, 04:16 PM	#18
LIKES2CRAWL I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: KENNEWICK, WA Posts: 2,513	Well I guess I'll just have to try them out and go from there. Anbody running these same shocks on a TLT?

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