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Old 04-02-2010, 06:23 PM
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okay,i am having some problem with my shock bottoming out,when i jump my truck to 3ft to 4ft the shock bottoms out and i hear the chassis railing slamming the pavement.what do i need to change in the suspension? by the way i use the traxxas progressine spring,i tried putting 2 big spacers and still the same
Old 04-02-2010, 07:44 PM
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try stiffer springs, if its a revo type suspension then traxxas makes all different kinds of rates, but if its the "normal" type springs then integy and venom make some i believe
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Check the oil level in your shocks.  You can also put heavier oil in them.
Old 04-02-2010, 10:23 PM
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ORIGINAL: nargargle

Check the oil level in your shocks. You can also put heavier oil in them.

i use 80wt oil

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