10-08-2018, 12:12 PM | #1 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: calgary
Posts: 269
| stock shock oil
For crawling around what weight oil are you guys using? I am about to do a total over haul on my bronco and willhave the shocks all out.
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10-08-2018, 12:13 PM | #2 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Santa Rosa
Posts: 99
| Re: stock shock oil
I'm using 15wt oil in mine. Stock was way too heavy IMO.
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10-08-2018, 12:26 PM | #3 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ocala, Florida, USA
Posts: 1,213
| Re: stock shock oil
I'm running 15wt as well. Noticed a huge difference. You can see my comparison here https://youtu.be/BE4zu54tOvk Sent from my SM-S975L using Tapatalk |
10-08-2018, 12:27 PM | #4 |
Newbie Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: US
Posts: 38
| Re: stock shock oil
I am also using 15 wt in mine. Just changed it for this weekend, and am really happy with it so far. I also backed the spring preload off to about 5mm from the top of the shock threads. Softed it up and made it more flexible for sure. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk |
10-08-2018, 12:58 PM | #5 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: calgary
Posts: 269
| Re: stock shock oil
Thanks looks like ill go grab abottle of 15wt
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10-08-2018, 03:59 PM | #6 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Posts: 1,912
| Re: stock shock oil
You also need to undo the lower seal cap and lube the seals with Green Slime and when you put the cap back on leave it about 1/4 turn looser to allow the shock rod to move freely in the seal. Stock shock oil is 30wt and I use 10wt or 15wt depending on temp. I also switched to the optional .39 Traxxas springs #8044 front and rear which allows just a bit more static droop. I shoot for about 40-50% droop in the suspension. The Traxxas GTS shocks are some of the smoothest shocks on the market and are great with just a little tune up.
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10-08-2018, 05:15 PM | #7 |
Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Mid-Ohio
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| Re: stock shock oil
I agree with what Inspector said. I green slimed mine to seal them up. I decided to use 20w. For me 20w feels just right for the weight of my truck. 30w was way to stiff IMO. I also think these are the best kit shock out there. Super smooth with no leaks. I bought 2 extra sets of these shocks and put them on my SCX10.2 & my 1.9 Wraith. I am still debating on putting these shocks on my VS4-10. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
10-11-2018, 06:22 AM | #8 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Apollo Pa
Posts: 1,650
| Re: stock shock oil
I'm thinking this will be my next mod, been away for a while so what's this green slime and where do you get it?
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10-11-2018, 06:51 AM | #9 | |
Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Mid-Ohio
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Here is a pic of it. You can buy it at most hobby shops. My local Hobbytown always has it in stock. Can also get it from Amain or RPP. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk | |
10-11-2018, 07:18 AM | #10 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Apollo Pa
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10-11-2018, 11:11 AM | #11 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: MN
Posts: 73
| Re: stock shock oil
I like to run 20wt front and rear. My truck is just under 8lbs. My shocks leaked when I backed off the lower caps and they were still sticky, so I swapped the spacers from kit #2362 Another thread with good info: Has anyone rebuilt their shocks yet? |
10-11-2018, 05:20 PM | #12 |
Newbie Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pleasant Prairie
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10-11-2018, 05:45 PM | #13 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Austin Texas
Posts: 1,615
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Curious... for those that have changed to 15 wt... how heavy is your rig? Loads of brass, original weight, somewhere in the middle? Just wondering... thanks.
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10-12-2018, 09:06 AM | #14 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Butler, Pa
Posts: 771
| Re: stock shock oil
I am going with 25wt in my JK TRX4 as I am going to have have some weight to the truck. I figured 15wt would be to soft. Also I might change the springs to lower it down a bit but not sure yet
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10-12-2018, 09:22 AM | #15 | |
RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ocala, Florida, USA
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10-12-2018, 10:12 AM | #16 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Butler, Pa
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| Re: stock shock oil
Coming from a racing background i have found the Avid o ring slop to be better than the green slime. Shocks turn out buttery smooth. The other nice thing is that when you get done with it you can clean out the container and use for some small screws or washers or what nots. Plus there is no waste compared to the tube of green slime as it's difficult to get it all out of the tube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
05-26-2019, 05:01 AM | #17 |
Newbie Join Date: May 2019 Location: New York
Posts: 36
| Re: stock shock oil
Old post, but for those (like me) who find it via search... In many 1:1 applications (motocross, MTBs, and other suspension systems) slickoleum is used for O-Ring and seals. It is a very sticky but slick grease. Stays where you put it and lubes better than anything. $25 for 15 ounces. About 10x cheaper than Avid Slop. |
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