shocks

Hello everyone, I need to know what is a general oil weight to run in a set of Savage shocks :shrug: ? I have 2 sets, one with red springs that are on the truck now and the other spare set with Blue springs. I also still have the black springs that came with the truck. Thanks, Mike

Hey guy's. I need your help. What shock oil do I need to put in my shocks? 777 SP1 or SP2. I have the SP2, but I think it won't matter.

Hey gang... I just purchased alum diff covers but plan on using the stock 1.5 diff gears that came with the old Tmaxx I bought. I was wondering how to figure out what weight diff fluid I should use and what is the difference between fluid and grease - do you use both or one? Also, I...

Hey guyz, well i got the xterminator deluxe buggy for my start into the buggy class. And i have done very good, qualifying into the A main my first time ever driving a buggy. I dont know what shock oil to run in a buggy, 50 or something??? I know that my buggy only has a rear sway bar, if that...

i just got some shocks kicked down by zandor and they need to be refilled and I'm wondering what weight oil to use? i have some 35wt but not really sure. i dont hit huge jumps or right now but will eventually. something that is good for bashing and mild jumps.

Hey guys I was just curious if you have to use special oil for your shocks. I was wondering if you wanted to could used thick motor oil like 50W might sound crazy :shrug: but I was just wondring if there is something special about the oil you buy at your lhs. Thanks Jesse :cheers:

i have the stock shocks with 40% stiffer springs(gotthem off of tower). i think I'm pretty much out of oil. i dont knowmuch about the oil and the shocks and all the stuff so i kinda need help. i tried to use the search but couldnt really find anything. so my question is, what do wt oil do you...

ok my mp777 special 1 is on its way :cheers: , what kind of shock oil would you recommend and diff. oil for the front rear and center? :shrug:

I'm in the process of completing my Inferno MP-6 International which I never built many years ago. I checked my tool box and I have shock oil of 30wt and 40wt left. I'm going to build the shocks tonight, can I use 40 in front and 30 in the rear for my maiden run or am I making a mistake? Pics...

What Is The Best Overall Weight Shock Oil For 1/10 Scale ST? Mine Has 20 Weight Out Of The Box And Seems To Bottom Out To Easy And Nose Plants To Often On Steep Jumps.(would heavyer shock oil help on steep ramp jumpin)? Also Lookin For A That Overall Sweet Offroad Ride. Thank You For All...

just wondering cuz i want to change the oil in my shocks b/c it bottms out too easy so i was wondering do i have to go out and buy shock oil just for the r/c cars or can i use like motor oil as shock oil it might be too think but i think not at least not the 5w 30 but just let me know...

were i live their are ditches streets and a park but I dont know what Wt. to use I dont whant to go out and buy 5 different oils only to use one so can somone suggest a good allround Wt. now I useing 30 Wt. it is to soft.

I was wondering how often I need to fill up the diffs and my shocks. The diffs are stock with the 4 spider mod and the shocks are the hot bodies aluminum. Thanks guys. :cheers:

My stock pipe has cracked after about 8 or 10 tanks. Is this a good replacement? http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFPZ2&P=0 This one any better? http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFPZ2&P=0 What is everyone using? I have the Savage 25 RTR. I also...

Does anyone know if the Violator Shock sets have any oil in them? What weight oil should one use in the shocks, 35wt all around good enough?

Sup fellas I'm just about to build my shocks for my pcr pro and was wondering what weight oil to go with for the shocks? plan on bashing mostly with some big jumps, would 60 wt. oil be to much? right now i only have the purple springs that came with the kit or should i stick to either 40-45 wt...

Doing a re-build on my shocks (mugens) and the oil inside was very dark. Charcoal/graphite gray dark. I pay close attention after each run to the outside to make sure nothing is leaking and they are always fine. The track conditions have been very dusty lately. Is this normal, is dust just...

I just bought some Hot Bodies Aluminum Shocks for the beast and they don't come with oil. Can someone advise me on what oil and weight to use and also briefly describe how to put it in...ie, compress the shock all the way and fill or depress it all the way and add oil. I run off-road mainly...

Just picked a set of integy piggyback shocks and I was wondering how much shock oil to put in the shocks. Do I fill up both the shock body and the piggyback? Or just the shock body? Any help appreciated.

How do i fill my shocks with oil...is there any special operation to do..or do u jsut unscrew the thing and fill it? is there any other oil that i can use (maybe a thick motor oil or hydraulic oil) Plz help.....my local hobby shop isnt open till tuesday... so i was trying to ffind an alternative...