Shock oil weight/foams
 

Hey guys. So rc-review on YouTube say i should be using lighter than stock oil (so maybe 20w?) but i just watched the harley designs vid where he went heavier up to 60 front and 80 rear. Is this a personal preference thing or is there a recognized standard setup i should use. This is for use in my sport kit, and i do a bit of everything as far as trailing/crawling. On top of that, is it a good idea to have stiffer foams and oil in the rear?

Thanks in advance.

Re: Shock oil weight/foams
 

It's largely a preference thing. :) Like all set-ups, it's a give and take. Depending on how and where you drive, firmer or softer works better. My rig is runnin' 10-wt oil and soft springs. I spend most of my time crawlin' on rocks, not much trail drivin', so that set-up works for me. I run the shock caps slightly loosened too (with teflon thread tape to keep them in place), so the suspension is nice and loose. It's a little wobbly at higher speeds, but it doesn't see much speed. :lol: I'm also using CI's Li'l Nova foams, and LOVE 'em. The reason some recommend firmer rear stuff is to help when the weight shifts while climbing. I use the same foams in both ends so it's easier to rotate my tires. ;-)
Just 2-cents worth. :D


8) jim

Re: Shock oil weight/foams
 

How often do you rotate tires? I didnt even realise that's a thing in rc [emoji23]

Re: Shock oil weight/foams
 

I use 50-60 at in mine due to a little weight. The thicker oil also slows down the shifting of the rig as well.

It is a preference though. With the foams it also depends on weight and what you're trying to achieve. Also the weight of the rig ther cog of the rig as well plays into the foams and suspension.

Finding the balance that works for the rig and for you is the key.

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Re: Shock oil weight/foams
 

As a general rule, lighter oil for crawling and heavier for trailing?

Re: Shock oil weight/foams
 

It's also weather dependent. If you're out in hot weather the oil thins or thicken in cold. I know some that like the lighter weight and some that use diff fluid.


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Re: Shock oil weight/foams
 

For me 80wt and softer springs has been great.

Re: Shock oil weight/foams
 

:lol: When the edges of the lugs get rounded, then I'll swap sides to get the tread edges going the other way. :roll: I run the BFG Krawlers, so they're not "directional". ;-)


8) jim

Re: Shock oil weight/foams
 

Heh, ok thanks gentlemen!