Hi8iS

I am wondering if anyone has any experience with either of these on a MGT? I know they are similiar. How are the reseviors. Does either resevior work better than the other? Looking for good all around performance. Not just Racing or just Bashing. I can get them both for about the same price. Any help with tihs would be greatly appreciated.

doctorducttape

I know the Integy aren't good at all and I think it's the same with Powerline Shocks
Try the proline powerstrock shock http://www.pro-lineracing.com/proline.html

ThunderbirdJunkie

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i second the powerstroke shocks. integy is horrible, and powerline aint much better.

jefx

How about the Associated Factory Team shocks? Is anyone using those?

Also, about the Powerstrokes, will they handle the weight of a stock MGT? They're also directly compatable with the Tmaxx which weighs signifigantly less than the MGT. So are the included springs stiff enough to handle a 14 LB MGT?

ThunderbirdJunkie

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you can always adjust the preload
guys are runnin them on BB maxxes, which weigh about what an MGT does.

crashergs

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my girlfriend bought me those shocks today on ebay... good deals on there you should check it out.. search for proline or powerstroke

ThunderbirdJunkie

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lol she got a sister?

jefx

I got some of them off of eBay last week for $66 NIB. I didn't realize that I'd also need a seperate hardware kit and stiffer springs (~$40). I figured I'd just use them on my Tmaxx instead, but remembered that I can only run a 4 shock set-up on the Maxx because of my current set-up.

Anyway, I mixed and matched them. I'm using the coil overs with 45 wt on the Maxx, and I'm running the bypass dampers on the MGT with 4 of the stock shock outfitted with 8.5 lb springs. Both set-ups feel really impressive.

jimcrawler

i use powerstrokes with white/grey springs and 50# oil on my mgt. handles like a dream, jumps level, its planted without bottoming out when it lands

crashergs

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its good to know that everyone is really impressed with them, i havent heard one bad word about these shocks, i also spoken to a few guys at different hobby shops, they hear nothing but impressive statements about these shocks, even for hard core racing, we got them ordered on a sunday, i havent recieved them today which is monday, so probably tomorrow or wednesday, since its comming from ny to ca. cheers

maxx0619

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yes proline powerstrokes or FT shocks are the only way to go!!

Desert Racer

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Guess i have to get a set of them. Will the stock springs woro for the mgt or when I get the shocks should I get the springs as well

jefx

You will need the heavy spring set, as well as the MGT mounting hardware kit. It's just over $40 for all.

The MGT is too heavy for the stock powerstroke springs, you'd have to crank the preloads almost all the way down, which will completely eliminate the use of the dual rate spring set-up.

crashergs

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can one purchase stronger pre-load shocks accompanied by stronger recoil shocks? my shocks sag from the weight of my tmaxx... if anyone has a website to redirect me to, id appreciate it.

jefx

[link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHWH8&P=7]HERE[/link] is the link for the hardware kit you'll need.


And [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJGR2&P=7]HERE[/link] is the link for the heavy springs. The spring kit includes matched primary and secondary springs for a heavy truck (like the MGT).




You could also mix and match your springs by buying these two kits. [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHKC2&P=M]THESE[/link] and [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHKC1&P=M]THESE.[/link]

Desert Racer

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I will run the heavier springs with the mounting hardware for them for the MGT. Is there people with this shocks run the heavy spring set up how do you like it? Do you think the springs and shocks make it a smooth ride for it?