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Old 05-09-2006, 10:15 AM
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Default Shock oil or springs?

Anybody know what stock shock oil weight is in the Savage X?? Looking to make it lighter, but need to know where to start.....or would I be better off getting softer springs? Looking to make it a little less bouncy. I have already taken out the spacers.

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Old 05-09-2006, 11:53 AM
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I think its 20wt in there stock. if you want to make it less bouncy you need to put a heavier wt oil in try like a 35wt or 40wt oil
Old 05-09-2006, 12:36 PM
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I use 3 stage springs and 30wt oil, does great for me. I'm not bouncy but can take a hard jump.
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Old 05-09-2006, 05:29 PM
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Default RE: Shock oil or springs?

Don't run any heavier than 30w in those shocks if you jump the truck. They are very prone to bending shafts and busting the shock bodies/seals with thicker oil.

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