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I bought the shock matcher in question used at least 6 months ago. Today, with a ton of time on my hands, I decided to rematch my shocks. I did it once before, but never double-checked it by switching the shocks(left and right), bushings, etc.
Anyway, when I double checked it today, I noticed something weird. The shocks that were matched(by length) in one sequence, would become unmatched when switched.By a good deal too, at least 1 notch. I changed around the bushings, but I had the same problem. Really fustrating.......
Anyone have an idea on what's wrong?

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JusBox

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what do you mean "when they are switched"? I would use a digital caliper to measure shock length... i have the losi shock tool but i haven't used it much since i haven't been racing all that much at the moment.

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When they are switched left to right, or vice versa.

TimXLB

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Hi.

I would try a different set of shocks first. it might be that one shock is binding up or has more drag than the other. I used one since they came out with no problems. we have stopped R/C racing and are Karting this summer.

Thanks

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Okay, tried it with a different set of shocks and switched around the screws, same problem.

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Okay. Looks like the pointer just isn't centering. The "dead center" line is actually one notch to the left on mine. Go figure.

stumper1

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I found the same thing on mine

JusBox

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yah i don't think mine is perfect either... they aren't exactly precision instruments but they are good enough to get close.

Still Bill

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My Losi shock matcher runs dead in the center when things are OK. So far, it hasn't read any other way when I have rebuilt my shocks on two XXX-S cars.

Otherwise, I smell a recall coming on...So Losi can replace the obviously well hidden electronics in their shock matching tool...he,he...