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Old 05-21-2018, 02:24 PM
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Anyone know of a manufacturer for 1/10 scale shock boots? Something that would fit standard 12mm Associated/TLR shocks? I run on a very abrasive outdoor track with rocks and all kinds of nasty stuff that destroys shock shafts pretty quick.

I know I could go the balloon route, but would prefer something dedicated for the purpose if they are out there. This would be for a short course truck.
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The TEKNO SCT410 has boots on their shocks, not sure if they will be compatible for you but might be worth trying:
https://www.teknorc.com/shop/tkr6143...-ebnbsct-2pcs/
https://www.teknorc.com/shop/tkr6144...ont-etnt-2pcs/
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I have shock boots on my Durango 210's but good luck finding them anymore now that Durango has gone the way of the dodo.
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I don't know about 1/10, but on my bigger shocks I really like rc skin covers.
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Old 05-22-2018, 09:44 AM
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for 12mm i use 1/2" id rubber tube.my local hardware shop has it by the for 29 cents a foot..
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Bad Horsie RC Shock Covers - The world's largest shock socks selection
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Thanks! I measured AE springs at 19mm in diameter, so I ordered up a set of the Mediums.
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I have a set of these on my Traxxas Summit, they are really nice, however dirt and dust can still get in through the shock spring retainer of it has holes in it but not a whole lot.
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Those look almost the same as RC skin, but rc skin you just buy a length of fabric and cut yourself.
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I really should get me some shock boots/socks/covers/whatever too. Been meaning to but never get around to it. The fine dust at our clay track works its way up the shock shaft and into the shock oil, mucking it up. I suppose I could try the balloon route as it'd be the cheapest (those Bad Horsies wouldn't be too terribly priced if I was in the US, though I have 5-6 cars that could use 'em).
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