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05-06-2015, 10:22 AM
#31
Tech Apprentice
yeah, If they are anything like the buggy Tekno springs, they should fit, I may take a picture or two to show how well as it may be slightly more snug than the durangos. I know for a fact though that hot bodies springs won't fit, inner diameter too small.
I think jhautz said that kyosho's won't fit either.
I think jhautz said that kyosho's won't fit either.
Thanks!
05-06-2015, 11:41 AM
#33
yeah, If they are anything like the buggy Tekno springs, they should fit, I may take a picture or two to show how well as it may be slightly more snug than the durangos. I know for a fact though that hot bodies springs won't fit, inner diameter too small.
I think jhautz said that kyosho's won't fit either.
I think jhautz said that kyosho's won't fit either.
05-06-2015, 03:49 PM
#35
Tech Apprentice
Quick question...
Just took some measurements on my shocks, rears are indeed the 84mm. Shock body diameter (largest part) is 18.5mm diameter, springs seem to be in the 22mm area.
The tekno truggy springs are identified as: 1.6, does it mean 1.6cm (16mm) diameters? if so I will have to cancel my order...
Spring are fully preloaded, Rear height should be 40mm, I am at 33mm... same issue on front.
Just took some measurements on my shocks, rears are indeed the 84mm. Shock body diameter (largest part) is 18.5mm diameter, springs seem to be in the 22mm area.
The tekno truggy springs are identified as: 1.6, does it mean 1.6cm (16mm) diameters? if so I will have to cancel my order...
Spring are fully preloaded, Rear height should be 40mm, I am at 33mm... same issue on front.
05-06-2015, 04:04 PM
#37
Quick question...
Just took some measurements on my shocks, rears are indeed the 84mm. Shock body diameter (largest part) is 18.5mm diameter, springs seem to be in the 22mm area.
The tekno truggy springs are identified as: 1.6, does it mean 1.6cm (16mm) diameters? if so I will have to cancel my order...
Spring are fully preloaded, Rear height should be 40mm, I am at 33mm... same issue on front.
Just took some measurements on my shocks, rears are indeed the 84mm. Shock body diameter (largest part) is 18.5mm diameter, springs seem to be in the 22mm area.
The tekno truggy springs are identified as: 1.6, does it mean 1.6cm (16mm) diameters? if so I will have to cancel my order...
Spring are fully preloaded, Rear height should be 40mm, I am at 33mm... same issue on front.
The 1.6 in the tekno spring description is the diameter of the wire used to wind the spring I believe. 1.6mm wire diameter.
05-06-2015, 04:41 PM
#38
Tech Apprentice
Thanks Jhautz
I ordered both the 85 and the 90mm (green), I'll let you know how they fit when they'll be in.
Now onto understanding why those shocks are leaking so much...
I ordered both the 85 and the 90mm (green), I'll let you know how they fit when they'll be in.
Now onto understanding why those shocks are leaking so much...
05-06-2015, 04:58 PM
#39
Tekno spring on the left:
close up of Tekno spring on durango shocks:
Flipping the nurl nut as someone suggested would work excellent, though they do pop over the nurl nut.
as for your leaking issue, are you running the foam bladder spacers when using the caps in a vented manner?
05-06-2015, 07:56 PM
#40
Tech Apprentice
Lets try this!
Just realized I did not put in the blader screw on top of shock, leaks might have been coming from there... we'll see next time I test her. This might also have had an effect on overall stiffiness of the shocks (air going through).
I redid all four shocks tonight, however, couldn't get any "push back" from the shocks, not sure why.
now with this, I'll wait for the spring to get in and test them. Feeling the 85mm will be too long for front shocks, but at least I have options to raise her a little...
Quite bummed about the lack of responses from Durango though!
Just realized I did not put in the blader screw on top of shock, leaks might have been coming from there... we'll see next time I test her. This might also have had an effect on overall stiffiness of the shocks (air going through).
I redid all four shocks tonight, however, couldn't get any "push back" from the shocks, not sure why.
now with this, I'll wait for the spring to get in and test them. Feeling the 85mm will be too long for front shocks, but at least I have options to raise her a little...
Quite bummed about the lack of responses from Durango though!
05-07-2015, 07:29 AM
#41
Lets try this!
Just realized I did not put in the blader screw on top of shock, leaks might have been coming from there... we'll see next time I test her. This might also have had an effect on overall stiffiness of the shocks (air going through).
I redid all four shocks tonight, however, couldn't get any "push back" from the shocks, not sure why.
now with this, I'll wait for the spring to get in and test them. Feeling the 85mm will be too long for front shocks, but at least I have options to raise her a little...
Quite bummed about the lack of responses from Durango though!
Just realized I did not put in the blader screw on top of shock, leaks might have been coming from there... we'll see next time I test her. This might also have had an effect on overall stiffiness of the shocks (air going through).
I redid all four shocks tonight, however, couldn't get any "push back" from the shocks, not sure why.
now with this, I'll wait for the spring to get in and test them. Feeling the 85mm will be too long for front shocks, but at least I have options to raise her a little...
Quite bummed about the lack of responses from Durango though!
Don't quote me on this but I think they're sending me the 52 gf/mm ones. I may eventually get another set of stiffer springs anyway.
05-07-2015, 08:10 AM
#42
Tech Apprentice
Nope not a single reply... I sent 2 mails to 5 different adresses.
Ended up calling hobicco directly, and sent picture this morning... We'll see what's next.
Also posted on Durango Facebook page, again posted pictures this morning as I can't get le driveshaft to be leveled on this setup.
We'll see...
Ended up calling hobicco directly, and sent picture this morning... We'll see what's next.
Also posted on Durango Facebook page, again posted pictures this morning as I can't get le driveshaft to be leveled on this setup.
We'll see...
05-07-2015, 08:24 AM
#43
when you called them directly and explained the lack of response what did they say?
I got a batch of parts on the way to me right now, with I think the problematic lower shock pivot ball to be sent later as I think it was out of stock or something.
I got a batch of parts on the way to me right now, with I think the problematic lower shock pivot ball to be sent later as I think it was out of stock or something.
05-07-2015, 08:30 AM
#44
Tech Apprentice
Said nothing on this topic... Also I am canadian so this could be that I am not using the proper channel... but then, why the support on phone.
I am a bit puzzled by this whole experience.
On a good note, adding the bleed screws gave the shocks a little more resistance, I still suspect hard bottom out on landing but it's getting better. Maybe with the tekno springs the problem will be solved?
A dedicated Durango forum, administered by Durango people would be a great idea, right now, issues and solutions are spread everywhere and Durango seems to be slow on answering our concerns (and even more answering mine
I am a bit puzzled by this whole experience.
On a good note, adding the bleed screws gave the shocks a little more resistance, I still suspect hard bottom out on landing but it's getting better. Maybe with the tekno springs the problem will be solved?
A dedicated Durango forum, administered by Durango people would be a great idea, right now, issues and solutions are spread everywhere and Durango seems to be slow on answering our concerns (and even more answering mine
05-07-2015, 09:00 AM
#45
Said nothing on this topic... Also I am canadian so this could be that I am not using the proper channel... but then, why the support on phone.
I am a bit puzzled by this whole experience.
On a good note, adding the bleed screws gave the shocks a little more resistance, I still suspect hard bottom out on landing but it's getting better. Maybe with the tekno springs the problem will be solved?
A dedicated Durango forum, administered by Durango people would be a great idea, right now, issues and solutions are spread everywhere and Durango seems to be slow on answering our concerns (and even more answering mine
I am a bit puzzled by this whole experience.
On a good note, adding the bleed screws gave the shocks a little more resistance, I still suspect hard bottom out on landing but it's getting better. Maybe with the tekno springs the problem will be solved?
A dedicated Durango forum, administered by Durango people would be a great idea, right now, issues and solutions are spread everywhere and Durango seems to be slow on answering our concerns (and even more answering mine
Toronto. I don't think that should be a problem. Did you buy your kit brand new ? Send them your serial number to prove if needed. btw, the serial number can track where you bought it from