I race on a dusty track how dirty will the shock oil get without running the screws

This seems to let you get the 3mm of rebound on RC set-up. With the screws in they will rebound about 50%. On my local track's it seems the less rebound the better.

Given that your bladders SHOULD be a perfect seal between the oil and the shock cap, your oil shouldn't get dirty at all from this...any dirt should be coming in around the shaft, and if you have your shocks built properly, and are using the trackstar o-rings (plug plug plug) then your oil should be pretty clean all the time.

I ran about 60 minutes (3 race days, 3 qualifiers, 1 main, all 5 minutes) on the stock setup, but without the bleeder screw, before rebuilding the shocks and the old oil coming out was every bit as clear as the new oil going in, except for 1 shock which had a slightly deformed bladder.... not only did that shock bleed a lot of oil all over the shock body, but the oil was pretty dirty too...

Just proves to me that, built correctly, the oil will stay clean for a LONG time...

What gearing are you running?

I got some thin carbon fiber sheets. I wonder what would happen if I used that as the slipper pads?

Has anyone tried the new FT 13mm big bore shocks (on the 4x4) on the 2 wheel SC? I searched the the 2wheel threads with no luck.

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...Rear-Shock-Kit

Rear's will fit but the camber rod hits the springs. The front will need to be shorter. Did not get into how much yet but the shock bottoms out before just past half travel. Could be done just need some work to figure out.

I just got off the phone with my suspension guys. I asked them if they could DLC "Diamond like coating" my shock shafts and shock bodies. I have to send them my shocks to see if it can be done. Would anyone else be interested in this? DLC has less stinction then ti nitrade and wears a lot longer. On my Kawasaki KX 450F the front forks have DLC.

is there a trick to getting the slipper pads to stay seated while you are assembling?

just hold the truck on slightly its side put the gear and pad on then flip it to the other side install the pad,etc.

I might be interested depending how it works for you man, LMK.

I would be interested! My ktm has dlc coatings for the cam followers

What is the differences from the stock shocks and the factory team shocks are the worth getting

What is the differences from the stock shocks and the factory team shocks are the worth getting

Other then color they have a hard annodizing on the inside bore i believe. This will allow for smoother operation and longer lasting aswell as ti. nitride coated shafts.
And they just look bad ass!