Cubby112

another question...... I'm full of them........ Does HobbyHangout sell cars and trucks and if so do they stock them or have to order them?? because i would love to become a patron at a place where i am going to race and make friends... lol

schumi_f1fan

Normally, you will not have that issue. The shock should always bottom out before the spring does. If you have to space a spring that far, it is too short to begin with, so you should be fine.

Cubby112

so is there any way to lower it more than just no spacer, or is that as low as they get?

oh yeah thanks shumi

schumi_f1fan

Some cars have the possibility to move the shock to an upper hole on the tower, raising the shock slightly (thus lowering the ride height). Aside from this or changing the spring itself, the only other option I can think of would be if you could use a shorter end on the lower part of the shock itself.

flippz

iTrader: (4)

i am not familiar with the rustler but moving youre shocks in and out on the lower control arm helps a little. the spacers are for stiffening and loosening the spring rate. the tighter (more spacers) the higher the car. and oppisite of the less spacers. when you get to the track and get to run swapp them out to see what helps you the most. go ahead and get in a few races. better to learn now then when you are chomping at the bit to race. i have only been doing this for a year or so and everyone i have came into contact has been very helpful so dont be scared to ask.

Cubby112

you guys are great. I can tell this is going to be fun.

BBRoadRacer

iTrader: (9)

Generally, they are designed to go as low as they need to. Once the A-arms go much beyond level, they start losing the geometry that makes the suspension work.

cptxaggie

iTrader: (9)

Yes there is, but it is usually reserved for those wanting to do speed runs on pavement, etc...

Take apart the shock and install a but of nitro fuel tubing on the shaft inside the shock body. This will limit how far the shock shaft can extend, thus lowering the ride height.

JustWill75

yes it has a hobby shop with mostly everything you need.

Did you come out last night?

Cubby112

Yeah i was the one in the orange hat asking all the questions. lol

BBRoadRacer

iTrader: (9)

What you are talking about is limiting your shock travel. That is a bit different than just changing the ride height. The spring length is the current limiting factor. Shorter springs would be the normal way to lower the ride height more. If you lowered the ride height by limiting the shock travel, the springs would be pre-compressed and would no longer function normally. Like you said, it would probably only work for straight line driving with no handling.