Originally Posted by
hanulec
Does anyone know if the shock shaft on the new Silva HPS2 is the same diameter as the Hot Bodies shock? I just measured a Hot Bodies shaft and it has a diameter of 1.95mm. I had some issues when breaking the threaded end of the shock end cap on the Hot Bodies. It would be great to replace these end caps w/ the very inexpensive Silva model.
Originally Posted by
odpurple
The shafts are the same size. FWIW the shocks are so similar that they look like they are made by the same manufacturer, so the shock end may not be any better
The good old Associated end fits right on with two minutes of work with a 5/64 drill bit... If you want to get fancy, the IRS ends come in black anodized to match the original HB part. If you want the ultimate badass HB shock, the IRS nickel/teflon end is a perfect match to the HB shock body anodizing... The IRS ends are only $4.50 and I've never managed to break an IRS end (or an Associated end for that matter)
Again, you'll need to drill the hole with a 5/64, but it's a pretty easy job.