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« on: October 15, 2009, 03:30:01 PM » |
I've got the original E-Maxx and even under light throttle I get really bad body roll. What would be the recommended springs/oil viscosity to use in my front shocks being that they sag even when sitting still. I really want to lower the truck some but since it's the original one it doesn't have any shock mounting holes so adjustments are limited... Ideas?
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« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2009, 12:44:42 AM » |
Yeah, stock isn't very nice at all. You need to put your hands on some big bore shocks and some much heavier springs and oil. That's one of the first mods I did to my E-Maxx, it makes a world of difference.
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« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2009, 08:53:50 AM » |
If I kept my stock shocks, what would be a good oil weight to put in them? What spring would be good in it?
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« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2009, 09:16:18 AM » |
I use 70w oil all around, they come with 35w. I also use Trinity springs that apparently aren't available anymore. I'm using 4 XX heavy in the back and 2 X heavy and 2 XX heavy in the front. That being said, my E-Maxx is far from stock and has a lot of heavy parts added. But even stock you're way too soft, I'd still recommend something pretty heavy for spring rate. It took me a while to figure out where my suspension should be, it's a trial and error thing and different for racing and bashing. Do a search on Tower for springs, I think Odonnel and Integy make sets now. Hope that helps some.
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« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2009, 09:19:56 AM » |
Thanks Cajun, I think I'm going to invest in some 60W and try that. Also I'll look into the spring/shock setups you mentioned. I've had Integy stuff before and their aluminum is very brittle so I don't know if I will deal with them. How good is Odonnel stuff?
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« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2009, 10:38:21 AM » |
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« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2009, 10:49:00 AM » |
I have a feeling that alot of my truck is gonna be from you... LOL... Whenever you have some free time give me a call.
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« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2009, 11:29:42 AM » |
Yeah, Integy has a less than stellar rep for sure, I personally have no Integy on any of my stuff. I'm sure CB can hook you up, he's the best local shop for sure.  |
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« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2009, 12:21:30 PM » |
CB? Who's that?
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« Reply #9 on: October 16, 2009, 01:33:01 PM » |
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« Reply #10 on: October 17, 2009, 12:31:01 PM » |
Got the new springs installed in each corner and moved the preload spacers around... Threw on the 40 series Big Joes and Avalanche body and here's what I got...   |
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« Reply #11 on: October 17, 2009, 01:48:16 PM » |
Looks good! Got any shots with the lid off? Which springs did you use?
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« Reply #12 on: October 17, 2009, 02:10:03 PM » |
Looks good! Got any shots with the lid off? Which springs did you use?
Give me a few minutes and I'll snap pics with the body off... |
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« Reply #13 on: October 17, 2009, 02:21:12 PM » |
Here ya go... Nothing special though... It's pretty dirty too, I broke it when it was raining and I just haven't really cleaned it good since I installed the new bulkheads.   |
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« Reply #14 on: October 17, 2009, 04:18:36 PM » |
Looking good
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