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Shock Choices
- Thread starter theTman
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Mikeinsocal
Rock Stacker
So i cant find any thing other than the prolines that are 5" or in the 127mm range, anyone else find something close? Not looking to spend 60 bux a pair if possible. I see other rigs with duel setups but most like to run shorter shocks and im not wanting to limit travel or ride height. Any input would be appreciated, tia. 8)
121 is pretty close. Older ofna rear shocks were roughly 5", Tekno has some but they cost more. You can get Kings in 120mm, HR in 120/125mm, or you can get Axial shocks from the yeti. Neither are going to be as good. Plenty of stuff out there.
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Mikeinsocal
Rock Stacker
I actually pulled the shocks off my tekno sct and they are about the right length but too wide to fit right being that they are 16mm big bores and the cap doesn't fit right either standard or upside down. To bad to cuz i love them and have endless tuning options for them on hand. Ive seen axials but they are in the upper range of what seems reasonable $. I was just wondering if anyone has actual experience with shocks that are known to fit. I have searched and have found some long enough but not sure what will "fit" the shock mounts. Maybe an aftermarket shock mount is what is needed, something like what asiatees offers?
theTman
Quarry Creeper
Unless you plan on getting major air off jumps with your bomber the second shock is just bling points. How much is the aesthetic worth to you?
I do like the stock Bomber kit shocks. That's probably the first Axial shock I've ever liked.
So I will do the mod with Traxxas 5525."thumbsup"
Mikeinsocal
Rock Stacker
If you put longer ends on a shock to make it reach wouldn't you lose travel because the stroke of the shock is still the same no matter how long the ends are?
That makes too much sense mike:lmao:
akatz
Pebble Pounder
Dlux has the shock pivots for BB
https://dluxfab.ecwid.com/#!/Big-Bore-Shock-Ends/p/6395782/category=6232188
Hang up and Drive
So do these work for the prolines? I have some on the way and have been trying to figure out the best pivots to go with.
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mikemcE
I wanna be Dave
Proline has a mounting kit for 10.
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Hang up and Drive
mikemcE
I wanna be Dave
I've used them on 4 trucks, a washer under the screw head, and don't over tighten the nuts as that will crush the spacers
Hang up and Drive
Correct. The proline mounts do not provide much side to side movement so they are not the best choice for a live axle rig. The mounts are made for independent suspensions where they rotate around the mount. They will work, but as I said, are not the best solution. I have several of them as well....
treadway47025
Pebble Pounder
Ive read/seen people drilling the eye of bigbore cap to fit a metal revo ball into it
