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I am in the market for shocks at this point.

I was looking at UE shock but since I run RPM arms I was told they are very flexable ad I SHOULD run all 8 shocks.

I am going to be getting the knucklehead towers IF I do get these shock.

I may also go with rc-raven towers using the dual rate springs on the dynomite/losi or integy alum shock

I'm a basher all the way.
 
I actually did do a search and did read that thread.

However Since I DO jump a lot i dont wanna risk LOOSING a bit of suspension travel.

I actually didn't see much benifit from running buggy shock unless I miessed something.
 
You can run rear buggy shocks and not lose any suspension travel. The comment on suspension travel had to do with running the shorter front buggy shocks.

The benefit is the fact that you can run with only four vice eight shocks and the 1/8 scale shocks tend to be beefier than their 1/10 scale MT shock cousins.

As for the RPM arms being a little flexible and requiring all eight shocks, that is to give a bit of balance of forces applied to the arms. With only one shock applied to each corner, there is the risk that you could actually twist the central portion of the RPM a-arm when landing huge air. This is something that would have to be massive and repetitive for any lasting damage.
 
So if infact Using BUGGY shocks are a REAL benifit to me. What is the COST benifit and also BETTER selection of shocks to look at? I dont like buying things twice. If it is pricey BUT WORTH IT I usually think about getting it.

I havn't even attempted to look into buggy shocks at all.

Are there benifits of using BUGGY shocks OVER using UE super shocks?

actually this is the FIRST i have HEARD of using them onthe t-maxx.

are the spring GOOD enuff to KEEP the truck UP. my rc trix 20% stiffer spings lasted oh a week before they started to sag.
 
I run a set of four on my Savage (a heavier truck than my T-Maxx by far). They handle everything and the springs hold the truck up just fine. Feel free to see some pictures of my Savage HERE.

As for cost benefit, I would have to ask how much are you willing to spend and what were you planning on paying for the UE kit. I spent about $120 for my buggy shocks, but I didn't buy bargain priced shocks. There are quite a few good sets of buggy shocks out there.

Also, if I recall correctly, the UE kit actually uses buggy shocks.
 
Here's a site that I bought mine from:
http://www.hobbyshopnj.com/monmaxx.html

About a quarter way down the page you will find 4 shocks with a combined shock towers for $135.

I just bought the shocks which are a little further down the page for $69.

I ended up buying an integy al shock tower for the rear as I had a RPM one on it at first. With the 4 shock set up, all the force would bend the RPM shock tower so far that it was smashing my gas tank and actually punctured my header.

I run a 21 xtm convered maxx and it handles really well with just the 4. I think there are 4 different colors of springs that came with the kit. I used the black on the rear and navyblue on the front. Combined with 55wt shock oil.

The shock shafts are quite a bit thicker than stock and so are the ball ends. They have already held up to a pretty good beating with no ill effects.
 
i run 4 supershocks on a supermaxx

do just fine, heres a pic of em next to a big bore

also get the motherload if you get the supershocks - this is the motherload, and the spare parts that come with a set of supershocks. you get 4 different spring rates, although only two of each rate.

using 40 wt - not enough - need around 55-70 - but its real plush

get some sort of limiting device as the shock ends can pull out from the force of a rollover - as i found out today - i was informed of this but didnt do anything.

they are modified 9.5 rear buggy shocks - 3.5 mm titanium nitride shafts

very plush with just the 4
 

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120$ isn' that bad was looking to buy integy shocks and put rc raven spings on them. also was thinking of rc raven shock towers.

Have a LINK to them buggy shox? did you change the springs or ANYTHING? my maxx seriasly SAGS now in the back and dosn't come back up at all unless I help it.
 
I bought the shocks at my LHS and use Kyosho heavy weight springs (these are a change from the springs that came with the shocks). I'll see if I can dig up a link on the shocks in question.

Wow...I've been to four online hobby shops and to the Mugen Site. They do not list the shocks as a separate kit. I'll have to ask my LHS for the information and get back to you. Calling them right now.

After hitting my LHS up for a part number, they tell me it is MUG581. They have some in stock and ship pretty much anywhere (or so I am told). Check them out at THIS LINK.
 
nothing listed on there site under that.

or anything under mugen shocks on there site
 
Their site was to give you contact information. You contact them; they tell you how to get the parts via ordering them from them. As in you pay, they ship to you.
 
Just shot her an e-mail.

Also WHAT would be the BEST shock towers to use with these type of shocks.

since using a BUGGY shock like these I have read I will LOOSE a little bit of suspension travel. This true?
 
No, you will not lose any suspension travel. READ THIS POST AGAIN. As I have said previously in this very thread, the suspension travel issue is with regards to using the FRONT buggy shocks. Using the rear buggy shocks will not impact the suspension travel at all. In fact it might actually add some to it.

As for what shock towers to use, I would recommend going with whatever you can afford. I would steer clear of RPM shock towers. Too flexible in my opinion for their intended use. Your suspension should be rock solid with minimal flexion available in the supports for the shocks. If you have aluminum bulkheads, get some aluminum shock towers to go with. If you are running stock bulkheads, stick with the stock or pick up a set of ProLine towers. Either way, you want some rigidity in the towers.

Aside from that, let your wallet be your guide.
 
you can get the supershocks at www.unlimitedengineering.com

or http://www.hobbyshopnj.com/ and click tmaxx upgrades then UE

bout 70 for 4 - plus 25 for the motherload, going to get another set of 4 to make 8 eventually - 135 for 8 at hobby shop new jersey

they come with 4 different dual rate springs, unfortunatly there is only two of each color - meaning you can't run the same rate all around - unless you buy extra springs (which i did) for 18$

as far as preload, they are threaded bodies so you can set it sky high or low down

also for 135 you can get 4 supershocks and 2 knucklehead shock towers - 7075 towers with so many holes i had no clue which one to use - could take months before i try them all

UE includes alot of spare parts with the kits, most of the stuff you might lose - but if you get them spend the 24$ on the motherload, i may never have to buy a shock part again - best deal I've come across.

i just pulled them apart to do a rebuild with 60wt and not a drop leaked out. this is after about 3/4 of a gallon, of hard bashing on a dirt track. all 4 were completely full, even the one i ripped a shock end off of. to me, worth every penny.
 
ok Here is my next question

What is the DIFFERANCE between BUGGY shocks and the UE super shock that I have read people say it IS a buggy shock.

trying to BEST weight my options as I DON'T have anyone around me to compare to!

I have read peopel sayin gSuper shockx dont work so well with RPM arms because of FLEX. Other have said I'm not gonna flex them ENUfff to matter.

HMM where to go from here.
 
the UE shock is a buggy shock. it is almost exact to the OFNA 9.5 buggy shocks but they have a few different things on them.

as for the shock towers i would go with the UE knuckleheads. they are very good and they have a bunch of different positions. i run them on my truck along with OFNA 9.5 rear buggy shocks

bryan
 
I run just 4. The ones you have a link to are the same as the ones I bought with a few differences. The ones I bought came with aluminum stand offs, 4 different sets of springs, a few different kinds of ball ends and a handfull of extra parts.

I bought the ones from the hobbyshopnj place.
 

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