MNX
RCTalk Rookie
- Messages
- 15
- Reaction score
- 0
- RC Driving Style
Is anyone running these shocks? I heard they where better than the HB version. Any info would be nice since there on there way. :shrug: HPI shocks
Welcome to RCTalk
Come join other RC enthusiasts! You'll be able to discuss, share and private message with other members of our community.
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
bOOm
RCTalk Racer
- Messages
- 104
- Reaction score
- 0
- RC Driving Style
I run them, they are very nice, and very durable. I have read stories on Savage central of people destroying everything on thier trucks, but the shocks were left unharmed.
I had to cut small slits in the dust protectors because they have a suction-like effect, but other than that you can just fill these up with 30-40 wt. oil (I used 35) and bolt them on.
I had to cut small slits in the dust protectors because they have a suction-like effect, but other than that you can just fill these up with 30-40 wt. oil (I used 35) and bolt them on.
bOOm
RCTalk Racer
- Messages
- 104
- Reaction score
- 0
- RC Driving Style
NMT shocks will not work on the Savage. I suggest putting a section of fuel tubing on the shock shaft inside the shock body to limit length. I have also been experimenting with putting the shocks on the lower holes on the arms, but it will require some dremel work and I am worried about weakening the structural integrity of my A-arms.
I belive the shock shaft is 2.5-3.5mm. Someone back me up on this? I'll check when I get home.
55wt. oil has an extremly high viscosity. I don't know what kind of shocks/tire setup your running on your savage (You have a savage right? It's not in your sig) but with big joe 40s and these shocks (35wt oil) a 10 foot drop will not bottom these out (partly due to the diameter of the tires). I belive anything over 40wt is going to cause you rollover problems.
For example: I have 60wt oil in my RS4 and with it's low center of gravity (compared to a savage) and its bald-notraction tires I can roll it over.
Try 35, you can always go up if you don't like it.
I belive the shock shaft is 2.5-3.5mm. Someone back me up on this? I'll check when I get home.
55wt. oil has an extremly high viscosity. I don't know what kind of shocks/tire setup your running on your savage (You have a savage right? It's not in your sig) but with big joe 40s and these shocks (35wt oil) a 10 foot drop will not bottom these out (partly due to the diameter of the tires). I belive anything over 40wt is going to cause you rollover problems.
For example: I have 60wt oil in my RS4 and with it's low center of gravity (compared to a savage) and its bald-notraction tires I can roll it over.
Try 35, you can always go up if you don't like it.
