Team Associated Axxe 2.0 Shocks????

[Fboylstein]

Just purchased an Axxe 2.0. Great RC for the price, but I would like to replace the shocks. Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks and have a Happy Thanksgiving !

 

[CertifiedMike]

I have not sern a Team Associated Axxe 2.0. Do you have a link handy?

The Kyosho Axxe 2.0 looks like a lot of fun tho!

Got any pics or measurements of the shocks you need? Eye to eye length is helpful.

 

[Beer_Goggles_RC]

The axxe definitely looks like a cool rig, can't beat that price!

I think any proper 1/10 shocks should work given theyre the proper length. Looks like theyre just 3mm eyelets which is pretty standard.

The rtr kyosho shocks and be a little leaky though. I found that they've handled pretty well when theyre full.

I'm a fan of the team associated v2 shocks. Easy to rebuild and are pretty smooth for what they are. Lots of piston tuning options. But you would need their little mounting assembly.

If you can get us the F and R eyelet lengths we'll get you figured out.

 

[Fboylstein]

Thanks for all the help. I’ll give it a try!!!

 

[CertifiedMike]

Thanks for all the help. I’ll give it a try!!!

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Yeah, thats the Kyosho for sure! Cool!!!

( Don't go telling anyone but...

Kyosho RULES!!!)

The Sandmaster is the same chassis I think. Theres a pretty cool build here:

Thread 'Kyosho sandmaster 2.0'

Nov 13, 2025

I did a search on here for related posts...there is 1 mention. I can't be the only 1 who has 1 of these??

I had it out today doing a little walk and bash through the woods. There is also some great pavement in front of where I park so I did a quick speed run. 18mph top speed.

I moved the distance out to 132 for the 1/10 quarter mile since that is what I will be using soon enough.
I have left it mostly stock and plan to. I did change the pinion to a steel 26t from the plastic 27t. I spent some time filing the spur gear everyone complains about, not perfect but...

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I love Kyosho! Stick around and post about your build!!!

 

[RustyUs]

What is it about the stock Kyosho shocks that you don't like? If they don't leak... awesome! Run the AXXE 2.0 as is.

I don't know what type of budget you had in mind to dump into the platform, but even a good pair of shocks will run you about half the price of your ride.

Good luck.

 

[Fboylstein]

What is it about the stock Kyosho shocks that you don't like? If they don't leak... awesome! Run the AXXE 2.0 as is.

I don't know what type of budget you had in mind to dump into the platform, but even a good pair of shocks will run you about half the price of your ride.

Good luck.

Thanks, seems like the stock shocks are to bouncy Thanks for all the advice!!

 

[RustyUs]

Thanks, seems like the stock shocks are to bouncy Thanks for all the advice!!

Yeah, I'm not a huge fan of composite/plastic shock bodies; with long suspension travel, for extreme off-road action. Kyosho's EZ series price point is for entry level fun. Again, as long as the shocks don't leak, I think I'd be trying thicker shock oil before giving up on them. I don't know how much you are looking to spend. I don't know if I'd trust a set of $26-ish aluminum bling "big bore" "high performance" no-name shocks sold all over the interwebs. I've seen/read too many horror stories.

Hopefully someone will jump in and has found cheap shocks that work well.

Maybe, @Ritz413 has some insight on what works in the Sandmaster 2.0's shocks.

What is the length of shocks you need, and the spring rates that are on your AXXE? I ask about spring rates, because that's another issue you may run into when searching for ultra-low budget shocks and wind up with stiffer units than you already have... then a possibility of having to search for springs suited to work with your ride.

Me shootin' from the hip/brainstormin'... eBay chop shop that has Team Associated RB10 shocks taken off new RTR platforms.

 

[Ritz413]

Hey there...only the back on my sandmaster was bouncy. 60wt in the rear helped a lot, currently it's got 70wt in the back and it's good. I have no issues with leakage on these, although at this point I have changed the springs to some associated front and back. Purple in the front gray out back, both are longer than what came stock.

 

[Fboylstein]

Yeah, I'm not a huge fan of composite/plastic shock bodies; with long suspension travel, for extreme off-road action. Kyosho's EZ series price point is for entry level fun. Again, as long as the shocks don't leak, I think I'd be trying thicker shock oil before giving up on them. I don't know how much you are looking to spend. I don't know if I'd trust a set of $26-ish aluminum bling "big bore" "high performance" no-name shocks sold all over the interwebs. I've seen/read too many horror stories.

Hopefully someone will jump in and has found cheap shocks that work well.

Maybe, @Ritz413 has some insight on what works in the Sandmaster 2.0's shocks.

What is the length of shocks you need, and the spring rates that are on your AXXE? I ask about spring rates, because that's another issue you may run into when searching for ultra-low budget shocks and wind up with stiffer units than you already have... then a possibility of having to search for springs suited to work with your ride.

Me shootin' from the hip/brainstormin'... eBay chop shop that has Team Associated RB10 shocks taken off new RTR platforms.

Thanks. 3.5 inches eye to eye. Might change spring rates first.

 

[Fboylstein]

Also going to change shock fluid. Good tip.

 

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How it started.

 

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How it's going.

 

[PaPeRo]

Still going and having a blast running it today.

 

[PaPeRo]

Thinking about installing these puppies as an upgrade.

 

[PaPeRo]

Slowly getting the AXXE customized to the same level as the Sandmaster. Got the hoop fitted, will try to fit the light buckets soon. After that is the dual radiator fans and paint/reinstall the driver.

 

[PaPeRo]

Test fitted a staggered Kyosho wheel/tire setup.

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