Shock recommendations?

[Stewped]

I have the stock plastic shocks, not really impressive. They dampen well but bleeding is a pain. Are there any aftermarket or retrofits out there?

The Duratrax aluminum shock look better, but are they better to work on?




Stew

[jaejw1]

the alums shocks are worlds better than the astic ones,,,,, but make sure you dwitch the titanium shafts from the alums bodies for the steel shafts of the plastic bodies,,,,, the titanium is very weak and wil snap like a toothpick

[Stewped]

Do they bleed any better than the stock plastics?

I think I might drill holes in the caps to help with that.


Stew

[jaejw1]

dude,,,,, you do know you arent suppose to fill the shock body full oil,,,,, you have to leave rom for the that red rubber thingy ( sorry forgot the name )

[Stewped]

dude...when you build normal shocks. You pretty much fill them and put the bladder on top, push up the shaft as you tighten the cap to bleed out the excess.


And yeah, I did that, still a pain.

[jaejw1]

well you shouldnt have much of a problem,,,,,, I have never had a problem bleeding mine ( incase I put too much oil in ),,,,,, I guess you have to find wjat works for you,,,,, but I would screw with the shock cap,,,,,

btw I just read your user name,,, pretty funny...lol


also what shock weight are you using.... and if I recall coorectly this is for carpet

[Stewped]

Yes, its a carpet set-up.

I tried 70wt but it seems thinner than stock. Is there any info on what the stock oil is?

I was thinking of going to 100wt, if this 70wt is to light.


Stew

[jaejw1]

well im using 100wt in rear and 70wt in front,,, with hard spring in front and medium in rear ,,,,

the stock is 25wt,,,

go to that ukmicro.co.uk site I posted in a different thread and you can ask those guys,,,, I think they are using 60wt with hard spring

[Stewped]

well im using 100wt in rear and 70wt in front,,, with hard spring in front and medium in rear ,,,,

the stock is 25wt,,,

go to that ukmicro.co.uk site I posted in a different thread and you can ask those guys,,,, I think they are using 60wt with hard spring

Thanks for the help, and the site info.



Stew

[alfred]

The reason why there bleeding like that is because of trapped air bubbles, when you fill it up with shock oil make sure you push up and down on the shock shaft to get rid of the air bubbles and then you put the cap on.