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05-19-2020, 09:39 AM | #1 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Fort Knox, Kentucky
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| Shock Pliers - Do they really work?
For years I've done all kinds of silliness when trying to install rod ends onto my shocks... Recently I found out about shock shaft pliers. I have to be honest, I'm a little hesitance. Every one I've found is just metal where it clamps. Do these really not scratch the shaft when clamped down? What shock pliers is most recommended? |
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05-19-2020, 09:54 AM | #2 |
Gold Star Baby! Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Las Vegas
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| Re: Shock Pliers - Do they really work?
This has been one of my favorite tools since I got it. Great help for building links and installing/removing ball ends as well. https://www.amainhobbies.com/protek-...k-8267/p248643 |
05-19-2020, 10:03 AM | #3 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Surprise
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| Re: Shock Pliers - Do they really work?
They make the job waaaayyy easier! Bought my 1st set/tool last year,and WOW, love them! |
05-19-2020, 10:09 AM | #4 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: US
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| Re: Shock Pliers - Do they really work?
Shock shaft pliers area a MUST HAVE in building shocks. Heck, even if you only buy pre-built shocks, or have shocks from an RTR, you should still have a pair. I've got two - Tekno, & ProTek. They have considerably more user than just removing/reinstalling rod ends. They are the easiest way to install/remove pivot balls. For certain shocks, when tightening the lower cap (what bills the O/X-rings in place) onto the body, I'll use one to hold the body, and the other to hold the cap, them counter-rotate to tighten. As I said - a MUST HAVE. ~ More peace, love, laughter & kindness would make the world a MUCH better place |
05-19-2020, 10:36 AM | #5 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Humboldt county
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| Re: Shock Pliers - Do they really work?
Protec RC has a really nice set that can also install and remove ball ends. https://www.amainhobbies.com/protek-...k-8267/p248643 These are made from aluminum so it wont mar the steel shock shafts. Ever since I got my set I find myself using it quite often, I'd say its a must have tool. Last edited by HumboldtEF; 05-19-2020 at 10:39 AM. |
05-19-2020, 10:46 AM | #6 | |
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Def worth having and beats the alternative pliers. | |
05-19-2020, 10:54 AM | #7 |
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| Re: Shock Pliers - Do they really work?
Once you buy shock shaft pliers you won't live without them. I can tell you I have indents in my Protek shock pliers from threads on a shock shaft. No idea when that happened, but I can tell you the shock shaft threads never got damaged enough to where it triggered me to look. I try to avoid that opening in the pliers jaw now just to ensure I don't ruin the shock shaft. You are in luck though. Arrowmax makes soft jaw shock shaft pliers! https://www.arrowmax-rc.com/xcart/am...v3-black-.html AMain does carry them apparently even though they are out of stock right now, but the reviews aren't great FYI: https://www.amainhobbies.com/arrowma...0031-b/p441359 |
05-19-2020, 11:20 AM | #8 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
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| Re: Shock Pliers - Do they really work?
+1 on the Protek shock pliers. I have both STRC and Protek pliers. Both work equally well as far as holding the shock shaft in place, but the Protek can also remove the ball ends. Shock Pliers are a must-have because eventually you will have to rebuild a set of shocks. Sent from my LM-G710VM using Tapatalk |
05-19-2020, 12:17 PM | #9 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oakland CA/Seattle WA
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| Re: Shock Pliers - Do they really work?
I have the “associated “and “protec” pliers. It’s a must have tool Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
05-19-2020, 07:53 PM | #10 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: truckee
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| Re: Shock Pliers - Do they really work?
If you’re willing to spend the money these are the best https://www.amainhobbies.com/tekno-r...RoCHNwQAvD_BwE |
05-19-2020, 07:56 PM | #11 | |
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05-19-2020, 09:27 PM | #12 |
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| Re: Shock Pliers - Do they really work? I'm not saying it's worth more, but I honestly prefer the feel of our pliers in the hand versus any of those curved style ones, by a large amount. We designed it that way on purpose. And if you're working with 8th scale cars (or our shocks) the 12mm and 17mm hexes are nice to have. A lot of people like the specific "ball in" pivot ball part of the tool, it prevents pushing the ball all the way through the rod end.
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05-19-2020, 09:50 PM | #13 | |
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05-19-2020, 09:57 PM | #14 |
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05-19-2020, 10:37 PM | #15 |
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Shock pliers are life changing. Definitely get some.
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05-20-2020, 06:27 AM | #16 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Princeton, North Carolina, USA
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| Re: Shock Pliers - Do they really work?
I use the Tekno pliers myself and LOVE them. I almost appreciate the ball in/out feature more than the shock plier part. I mentioned in a recent build thread that I would have paid twice the price for them now! |
05-20-2020, 02:32 PM | #17 |
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05-20-2020, 03:02 PM | #18 | ||
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corruptifornia
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Yep, must have tool. Use my shock shaft pliers often! Quote:
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05-20-2020, 04:37 PM | #19 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: France
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| Re: Shock Pliers - Do they really work?
A pair of generic pliers, a bit of rubber band ... no need for a special tool.
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05-20-2020, 04:51 PM | #20 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Humboldt county
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If you plan to delve deeper into RC then theres no excuse to not have a pair. I might have agreed with you before I used a set but these are truly indispensable. My Shock shaft pliers get used so much they never leave my workbench. | |
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