New vs old Maxx Shocks

[todd1803]

I'm gathering parts to build a Clod / NN crawler. Struggling to find shocks I like on the cheap. I'm wondering if anybody knows if the new Traxxas shocks with the grey bodies are any different than the original maxx units? I know Big Bores are a better choice, but they cost a bunch more, and I hate to buy 8 to get 4.

I have the originals from my T-Maxx. Is the problem with blown caps an issue at slow crawling speeds, or could I use these with no problems? If anybody knows of something appropriate with threaded bodies that can be found on the cheap, please let me know. I love the Dynamite (Losi clone) shocks I put on my Maxx, if only I could get them in a package of 4 instead of 8.

 

[Mnster]

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAMK2&P=7

 

[crawldaddy]

Even better. They come with an eyelet at both ends so you dont have binding.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stampede-billet-threaded-shocks-4-pcs-RED-Yellow-coils_W0QQitemZ6027123690QQcategoryZ44028QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Mnster]

Just remember to ask for two sets of rear shocks as that package has short front shocks.

 

[BrockGrimes]

Threaded: $20
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXANU1&P=0
Not threaded: $18
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAHN5&P=0

 

[todd1803]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the help, it never occurred to me to look at buggy rears (duh!)

I read somewhere on this board that the Hot Bodies shocks were prone to leaks, but it could have been one bad experience.

 

[microgoat]

The newer Maxx shocks have an improved cap design that's less likely to blow off, and uses X-rings rather than O-rings for better sealing. They're much improved. The rebuild kits all come with X-rings now, too.

 

[todd1803]

New cap design is what I was looking for. I've seen these going pretty reasonable and ebay compared to the big bores.

 

[lilman]

i read in xrc that all the new gray colored plastic traxxas has is supposed to be stronger and take a harder beating. but i just read the rag, no experience myself.

 

[microgoat]

To add to the confusion, Traxxas is making the gray parts out of black plastic now as well. Look for the castellated caps on the shocks, those are the new design.