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traxxas t-maxx

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I'm looking for t-maxx aluminum shocks for my truck I see a lot of integy on ebay are they any good I just jump, just backyard bashing. What other good shocks are out there.
 
No, they are not that great. The Traxxas upgrade shocks are most peoples favorite, including mine. I've had Integy and Hot Bodies as well and the Traxxas are my favorite.
 
go with the traxxas big bores with difrent spring then what come on them (they are vary soft) and a thicker oil in the shock they onlsy come with 30wt in them.
 
Not to steal the thread but should I change the weight in my stock tmaxx shocks for better shock absorption? or should I invest in stiffer springs? The problem is that after a jump the truck doesn't come back up. like it stays down as if there is a ton of weight on it.
 
I love my Integy Piggybacks, but I just bash around with mine I don't race or anything. I have yet to notice any leaking or issues...I have the spring kit and swap the springs depending on the type of driving I will be doing.
 
flandersander said:
Not to steal the thread but should I change the weight in my stock tmaxx shocks for better shock absorption? or should I invest in stiffer springs? The problem is that after a jump the truck doesn't come back up. like it stays down as if there is a ton of weight on it.
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Could be that the stock plastic shosks are binding a little, but you could either try adding some more preload spacers or go to a stiffer spring, also make sure that the arms move up and down freely and are not binding at the pivot balls, but thicker shock oil would only slow down how fast the shock moves up and down..
 
A-Bad is right. which position is the shock mounted to the lower suspension arm? Moving it outward will help, as will a little more preload (spacers) like abad mentioned.
 
Well nothing is binding. I have the shocks mounted so the truck sits as high as possible and it still practically bottoms out when driving. I can't wheelie because the suspension is sooooo soft. I would really rather go with a different set of springs. I found that the guy I bought it from has 2 different shocks. Not sure what they are but they are aluminum and are pink anodised. they have threads not clips. Is anybody selling shocks? I will start a thread on that.
 

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