I put the stock TMaxx shocks on my Volcano (aka Viper). I bought them on ebay similar to this [link=http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-T-MAXX-2-5-4910-3-3-15-SHOCKS-GRAY-8-COMPLETE-E_W0QQitemZ260349653007QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRadio_Co ntrol_Parts_Accessories?hash=item260349653007&_trk sid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65 %3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C 294%3A50]item 260349653007[/link] where you can get a complete set of 8 for $30-35. Check out this thread [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7371275]http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7371275[/link] where I was given good advice on the use of the TMaxx shocks. There are good pics of the shock mounting and mods. You do have to make a couple of minor modifications, but they are pretty simple. Basically, you have to take care of the radio case cover screw, get some longer screws for attaching the shocks and play with spacing them where they are mounted to avoid interference. I have had the TMaxx shocks on for almost a year, and I have yet to get a leak or bend a shaft. They are stiffer as someone commented, but I like it that way so the truck does not bottom out when jumping. Check the video link in that thread to see how they do in the air. Regarding the "clips," they are preload spacers. My understanding is that they are used to adjust ride height. Traxxas has some pretty good info about tuning the suspension. I also have a Jato, and the manual explains shock adjustments including spring rates, preload and upper and lower mounting positions. Check pages 35 and 36 of the [link=http://www.traxxas.com/PDF-Library/5510_manual.pdf]Jato manual[/link]. If you are interested, there is also info on other adjustments including camber, caster, toe, roll center, camber gain, etc in the same section and later in the advanced tuning section of the manual.

Good luck!