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Old 08-18-2013, 03:40 PM
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And here are the shocks, before and after modding. I just cut and filed the top attachment. See you also need extra spring seat adjusters because there is only one per shock, so I odered a set of 4 (two of which are longer, but I did not mind, actually that was good as I was not sure which lenght would be better).


I think this seller stil sells used shocks like these. Look for losi xxx shocks, or someing like that. Make sure you get the proper lenght as there are like 3 or 4 different lenghts and the body all look the same.


Edit: the seller where I got these does not have any more for sale. Make sure you get the threaded body version, as there are also the smooth body with clamp collar type. As for the lenght, here are the measurements of the ones I got:


Body lenght: 1.835 before cutting (including plastic cap)
Lenght: 3.345 overall outer lenght including the plastic ball end, or 2.9" eye to eye.
Diameter: approx 0.5"


After modding the shock body is 0.455" including plastic cap. Shock travel is 0.75"


Looks like 2" long soft springs will fit nicely! Its nice these losi shocks have the cap at the shaft instead of at the top of the shock, so I can cut the top mounting eye and have very little space required on the knuckle (the shock is almost contacting the strut lower ball end)


Fred








edit:

Decided on m chassis minilites wheels with 60D tires, it should have the small yet meaty look just like the real thing :banana::banana::banana:


I am pretty sure I'll be able to adapt my front struts so they fit inside the wheels nicely. Will post some pics when they arrive.


Fred