Confused!

[Nitro Rascal]

Hi I have never owned a Revo but I am hoping to in the near future but I just can't figure out how the suspension works:\ I know it works well but it looks totally different to conventional suspension as on the T-Maxx. Thanks.

 

[Candyman]

The inboard shock configuration relies on rockers to transfer the shock loads. If you look at the suspension, as the suspension moves up and down, there are pushrods that go from the knuckles to rocker arms. Then the shocks are attached to that rocker. So as the suspension moves, the pushrods move. When the pushrods move, the rockers move. When the rockers move, the shocks dampen that movement.

 

[MrClean]

Hey Candyman, how would you explain how the different rockers work? I kinda know what they do but I'm not sure how I would explain that.

 

[Candyman]

Since I don't actually own a Revo, I can only guess. But I assume the different rockers have different length arms. But increasing or decreasing the size of the rocker you can increase or decrease damping.

 

[GrudgE]

Since I don't actually own a Revo, I can only guess. But I assume the different rockers have different length arms. But increasing or decreasing the size of the rocker you can increase or decrease damping.

+1 yep it just changes the leverage point of the shock. More or less leverage = more or less dampening.

 

[olds97_lss]

The different rockers were not necessarily for the dampening effect, but rather for the progressiveness of the suspension. The point at which the different rockers pivot point is changes the progressiveness of each set. P1's are the standard on the old 2.5R revos and P2's are the standards on the 3.3 revo's. The P3's started as rigid/stiff as the P2's did at full compression and only got harder from there. They were intended more for smooth track/on-road use.

LT's no progressiveness I believe.
P1's least progressive.
P2's happy medium.
P3's stiffest.

The progressiveness of the setup is also what makes the revo pretty unique. The more you compress the suspension, the harder it becomes to compress. So, the small bumps are absorbed while jumps are also absorbed... within moderation, before the chassis slaps the ground. Makes for a very stable and pretty predictable racing machine.

 

[Mattyfats420]

yeah i had a 2.5R and the P1s offered like no progressiveness. so i got the P2 rockers and it was a whole different ball game. had to change the stiffness of the shock(controlled by threaded shock rods)

Candyman was right on point with how the revo shock, pushrod, rocker arm system works, same with Olds97_lss he was dead on too.
thats why its pretty much the ride to have for MT racing.
hope that helps

 

[Nitro Rascal]

Ok

Ok thanks thats a bit clearer now.