Traxxas Shocks on a FT T4?
09-06-2010, 07:54 AM
#1
Traxxas Shocks on a FT T4?
I have a T4 that has a bad rear shock body. I came across a set of Traxxas Ultra shocks in my toolbox and they are very close to the same overall length. Bore is a bit larger and stroke a little shorter than the FT shocks but I still think they will work. Anyone done this or have any tips for oil/pistons to run until I can pick up another rear body?
Please save the, "traxxas sucks......just buy AE shocks" garbage. If I had unlimited money I would. Like many I race on a budget and can't afford them right now.
Thanks in advance.
Please save the, "traxxas sucks......just buy AE shocks" garbage. If I had unlimited money I would. Like many I race on a budget and can't afford them right now.
Thanks in advance.
09-06-2010, 02:54 PM
#3
well you made it kinda hard for us...kinda hard to recommend a good oil/piston setup when the thing pukes its guts everywhere after landing one hit.
Otherwise, I know a 4-40 bolt fits allright in the heim joints Traxxas uses. Up on top, see how the Associated shock bushing fits in the shock cap. If that doesn't work try packing a chunk of nitro fuel tubing into the mount on the shock cap and using that as a bushing. What I wouldn't do is try to thread the Traxxas shoulder bolt into the shock tower, it'd probably fall out and tear up the holes in the tower on its way, and now you need a shock body and a new tower. Once you get the shocks on, cycle the suspension and make sure the driveshafts are still fully engaged in the diff outdrives at full rebound and nothing's binding through the full range of motion.
Otherwise, I know a 4-40 bolt fits allright in the heim joints Traxxas uses. Up on top, see how the Associated shock bushing fits in the shock cap. If that doesn't work try packing a chunk of nitro fuel tubing into the mount on the shock cap and using that as a bushing. What I wouldn't do is try to thread the Traxxas shoulder bolt into the shock tower, it'd probably fall out and tear up the holes in the tower on its way, and now you need a shock body and a new tower. Once you get the shocks on, cycle the suspension and make sure the driveshafts are still fully engaged in the diff outdrives at full rebound and nothing's binding through the full range of motion.
09-06-2010, 03:18 PM
#4
well you made it kinda hard for us...kinda hard to recommend a good oil/piston setup when the thing pukes its guts everywhere after landing one hit.
Otherwise, I know a 4-40 bolt fits allright in the heim joints Traxxas uses. Up on top, see how the Associated shock bushing fits in the shock cap. If that doesn't work try packing a chunk of nitro fuel tubing into the mount on the shock cap and using that as a bushing. What I wouldn't do is try to thread the Traxxas shoulder bolt into the shock tower, it'd probably fall out and tear up the holes in the tower on its way, and now you need a shock body and a new tower. Once you get the shocks on, cycle the suspension and make sure the driveshafts are still fully engaged in the diff outdrives at full rebound and nothing's binding through the full range of motion.
Otherwise, I know a 4-40 bolt fits allright in the heim joints Traxxas uses. Up on top, see how the Associated shock bushing fits in the shock cap. If that doesn't work try packing a chunk of nitro fuel tubing into the mount on the shock cap and using that as a bushing. What I wouldn't do is try to thread the Traxxas shoulder bolt into the shock tower, it'd probably fall out and tear up the holes in the tower on its way, and now you need a shock body and a new tower. Once you get the shocks on, cycle the suspension and make sure the driveshafts are still fully engaged in the diff outdrives at full rebound and nothing's binding through the full range of motion.
I do appreciate the tips though and will keep that in mind when running. The shocks are actually a hair shorter than the FT shocks so the dogbones won't have an issue staying in the cups. Definitely a good idea to not screw into the shock tower. I hadn't really given that part thought but will now. I'm hopefully racing tomorrow so I'll let ya know how it goes.
09-06-2010, 03:24 PM
#5
You still have one good AE shock right? Try matching it by feel to the other shocks. Both with slow and fast motions (the difference between light oil-small hole pistons and heavy oil-large hole pistons). Of course change both so at least it’s matched side to side.
09-06-2010, 05:37 PM
#6
You could get a shock body on ebay for a couple bucks.....
09-06-2010, 06:43 PM
#8
09-06-2010, 07:08 PM
#9
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You might want to use both Traxxas shocks instead of just one. I would think it would get squirley on landings if they do not match perfectly or one has more travel. I had the better line of alum. traxxas on a nitro rustler. We beat the s*@# out of them and I never had a problem.....get this...we ran on banked paved oval. We used 100 wt oil and the stiffest springs we could find. We shortened the shock travel with fuel tubing inside the shock on the shaft. Those things were fast and crazy on that oval!
Good luck
John
Good luck
John
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