Mounting 1/8th scale shocks on TMaxx

[godale03]

Hey Guys,

I am looking at replacing my 8 TMaxx stock shocks with 4 1/8th scale shocks. I know UE used to make some, but I am not interested in spending a whole lot and the UE shocks were $119 last I checked, if you can even still get them. I know that Ofna LX1 rears used to do the trick, but finding those is proving to be tough as well. Would any of the big bore options work, like the rears for the LX2? I am running RPM arms upper and lower and RPM towers as well. What else would I need to get to convert over? Standoffs maybe? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Tom

 

[Nitro4910]

Your gonna need either FLM or UE towers and some aluminum bulks to run a 4 shock buggy set up, your RPM towers have to much flex to be used with two shocks per tower.

Get the shocks here.
http://www.rcdeal.com/modules/stores/storeitem.php?item=14269

For shock stand offs use Ofna #41010.

 

[godale03]

Thanks nitro! I will check out that site. I was hoping not to have to change the bulks and shock towers but it doesn't sound like there is much choice there.

 

[hulkmaxx]

I'd recommend the FLM towers. Here's the flm's with Ofna LX2 rears all the way round.

 

[hotrodrob]

Another vote for the flm towers,your gunna need the the extra upper adjustments!..you can also use the rears off of the the losi buggies

 

[godale03]

Do I have the option of running the big bores or do I have to stick to the 13mm size? Thanks

Tom

 

[Jam Racing 1]

Do I have the option of running the big bores or do I have to stick to the 13mm size? Thanks

Tom

TRX Big bore shocks will go right on the T Maxx, be prepared they aint cheap to buy....

 

[Nitro4910]

Do I have the option of running the big bores or do I have to stick to the 13mm size? Thanks

Tom

You can run the buggy BigBore's but your gonna need to be running CVDs with them.
You may need to shave the inside of the upper arms if your running RPM arms and if they rub.

 

[godale03]

I am running CVD's all the way around. I will check the arm clearance. I'm not sure I want to shave off any of the arm material. I think I am going to order the jammin shocks in your first post. The price is right and I had that buggy and know those are some tough shocks.