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Old 03-18-2008 | 08:00 PM
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How can i make my rear shocks stiffer? They just bounce all over the place. Do i need some new shock oil or what? I already have 2 of the big spacers on each one. Still bouncy.
Old 03-18-2008 | 08:03 PM
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put some thick oil in them
Old 03-18-2008 | 08:33 PM
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and take the shock preeload spacers out (well one out) and put 40 Wtg or 50Wtg in...

i have 40Wtg in my tornado and i love it... no bounces it feals like it is rideing on a bubble of air... it is very smooth..
Old 03-18-2008 | 09:58 PM
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you can also flip the spring upside down so the part where the springs are closer together are on the bottom and that will help[img]08041.jpg[/img]
Old 03-19-2008 | 12:50 PM
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can you use motor oil? im sure i can find some pretty thick weight that my step dad uses for his dump trucks. im feeling lazy and dont want to go to the hobby store....
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i wouldnt, temprature can effect the thickness of the oil, your better off with silicone shock oil.

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