Originally Posted by
Stealth_RT
I still think the best bet for ultimate adjustability is to change over to 1/8th scale BB shocks. Then you have plenty of piston and spring combinations available, as well as better rough track handling.
The Losi Big Bores I installed when I first built the truck have been great. Buggy front and rears. "55" pistons front and rear, 35wt front and 30wt rear oils, and am using the soft red springs at the moment, which are about .2 softer than the kit springs. I have the option to use the Losi's stiffer springs if needed, but with my super bumpy local 1/8 track, I need the softies.
To get the length needed, I used a 5mm internal limiter in the rears and a 2mm external limiter in the fronts. The shock ends bolt right into the arms, and at the tops, all that is needed is the Losi bushing and a 5mm thick spacer behind them.