5lagd

what is the best/cheapest way to improve on the strength of the shock towers? by buying the upgraded shockproof ones or by buying 2 of the regual ones and modifying and bolting them together (exceed 1/10 nitro buggy= redcat tornado) does anyone have pics of the upgraded shckproof towers also?
Thx

pede_187

Here's the aluminum shock tower http://www.redcatracing.com/itemdeta...p?partno=08054

ehroof

get the upgraded ones, i seen them on my pals truck and they are much better and much thicker.

5lagd

is that the tower for the buggy or tsunami, and front or rear?

pede_187

[link=http://www.redcatracing.com/itemdetail_part.asp?partno=06037B]Rear[/link]
[link=http://www.redcatracing.com/itemdetail_part.asp?partno=06036B]Front[/link]

TNIGS

is that thiker than the stock alum one.

tri_county_racing

They are close to 3x time thick and much more durable, just put some on the BB!

TNIGS

do you have to buy longer screws for the shocks etc???

tri_county_racing

For the BB i didn't run into a problem with the screws and shocks, but i did run into problems with the hinge pins, rear upper suspension arm all being too short.

rkkthe3

I made my own new ones out of a much stronger aluminum alloy. They are the same thickness as the original, so no issues with fit up.

ehroof

very good job on those

5lagd

what kind of store did you get the alloy at?

ehroof

he works for the aerospace industry so it must be an aerospace store, lol

sorry, i couldnt help myself.

5lagd

hahahaha. lol. No aerospace stores here in ontario.

rkkthe3

I got it from the scrap bin - it's standard material used in aircraft repairs. If you know anyone who works for an airline or aircraft manufacturer, they might be able to get some. Or, you might be able to buy it from "aircraft spruce and specialty" on line...

The material is 7075-T6 AlClad aluminum sheet

5lagd

ouch $48.00 per 3/8x6"x12" plush shipping.lol https://www.speedymetals.com/pc-2688...ld-finish.aspx

rkkthe3

You're right, that is pricey. I see that the $48 price is for 3/8 inch thick plate, that is too thick unless you machine it down. You only need 0.100 inch thick sheet or plate. That web site doesn't have .100 thick 7075-T6 sheet; they only have 6061-T6, which is about 1/2 the strenght of 7075-T6 - and the towers are already made of 6061-T6, so that's not a good solution. I found another on line store that carries a 12" x 12" sheet of 0.100 thick 7075-T6 for about $23. You could easily make the two shock towers out of that amount.

http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant...916&top_cat=60

5lagd

Thanks bro. I like the pricing on their bar aluminum too. i may order and make a custom bumper for one of my cars.