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Shock oil weight

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I'd like my Outcast 4S to have more damping without buying stiffer springs. I have no knowledge about shock oil weight. I'm going to be using it for mostly skate park bashing and occasionally dirt track bashing, and maybe some indoor fun at my local hobby store. The factory shocks are filled with 500cSt. Any suggestions/knowledge for me? Appreciate it!
 
I always thought the arrma shocks felt pretty good rtr, at least as far as bashing goes. Have you seen any oil on the shocks? They also tend to ship poorly bled from the factory. Any leakage or air will cause the oil to foam and reduce stability. They may just need a top off and fresh bleed. If thats not the case maybe try some 50 or 55 wt.

Indoor 4s are the hobby shops is madness 🤪
 
I'd like my Outcast 4S to have more damping without buying stiffer springs. I have no knowledge about shock oil weight. I'm going to be using it for mostly skate park bashing and occasionally dirt track bashing, and maybe some indoor fun at my local hobby store. The factory shocks are filled with 500cSt. Any suggestions/knowledge for me? Appreciate it!
Fill 'em up with some 600cSt and go test. Just note, temps will affect shock oil viscosity to a certain extent. For strictly "bashing" purposes, I'd find some comfortable happy medium and just go with it.
 
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