bent shaft

[jmanglona]

hey guys, well i finally busted a part on my savage. i bent a single shaft on one of my shocks. its really no biggy considering the amount of torture i've put it through. well i got a set of big bores coming for x-mas and i was just wondering if maybe i put 2 big bores on all 4 corners if that would help prevent this from happening again. or might i have to upgrade another component to help prevent this from happening. thanks for any help.

[jcam54]

The big bores have ti coated shafts that are huge (way thicker) then stock shocks. Stick with one set...1 at each corner.

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[jmanglona]

thanks jcam for the info...but while i'm at it what else would be a weak link. i have rpm arms also coming. what else do you all think i should replace to strengthen weak parts???

[jcam54]

thanks jcam for the info...but while i'm at it what else would be a weak link. i have rpm arms also coming. what else do you all think i should replace to strengthen weak parts???

Replace the rear hub carriers with the alum Integy carriers @ 20/25 bucks, they delete the rear rod ends that pop off during hard landings...not to mention you will gain some suspension tune ability with them. (See my pic in my first post...they are the silver rear hubs)

[jcam54]

Or you can find the hpi suspension conversion on ebay that is the best suspension upgrade hands down (@ 130.00 on ebay) and you gain great tuneability, better roll center and alum carriers/knuckles front and rear, new.hinge pin braces, upper arms. Pretty cool hop up and a must if you want to race!