msr 5

[Scott]

I just put on a set of msr5 shocks and i was wondering what the threads on the shock bodys are for. Could someone help me new to the nitro world.

 

[THE JUDGE]

They're for adjusting the truck's ride height. You should have threaded collars that the springs rest against, and they can be threaded up and down.

BTW Welcome to the forum!

 

[Scott]

so what is the best setting

 

[X]

Are you running all 8? If so you should be good with it close or all the way to the top. If you are running 4 then maybe 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch down. This is what I ran my MSR8s at and they are of similiar size. But in the end you just have try everything and see what works for you.

 

[Scott]

Are the spring that come on them good

 

[X]

I believe they are similiar to the ones on my MSR8s, if so they are pretty stiff.

 

[Scott]

So would you buy the 40 piece set that integy offers.

 

[X]

Do you mean the rebuild kit? Its never a bad idea to have extras sitting around.

 

[Shaun]

I just put on a set of msr5 shocks and i was wondering what the threads on the shock bodys are for. Could someone help me new to the nitro world.

welcome to the forum!! you just found the best place to get all the answers to your questions!!

 

[Dreadnaught]

whereabouts in ohio are you from?

 

[xtremsavage]

So would you buy the 40 piece set that integy offers.

Are you talking about the spring set? If so, it's not a dea to get them, that way you have different spring rates to better suit your needs. And, if you bend the shafts on the msr5's, the integy springs fit perfect on the stock savvy shocks.

Are you running all 8? If so you should be good with it close or all the way to the top. If you are running 4 then maybe 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch down. This is what I ran my MSR8s at and they are of similiar size. But in the end you just have try everything and see what works for you.

Actually, the msr8's are larger then the msr5's. The msr4's and the msr5's are similar in size except for the shaft. If i remember correctly, the msr4's use a 2.5mm or 3mm shaft. The msr5's use a 3mm or 3.5mm shaft. I can't exactly remember the size. But, the msr8's are definately better then the msr4 and msr5's.

 

[Scott]

Do you mean the rebuild kit? Its never a bad idea to have extras sitting around.

Integy offers a 40 pcs. kit on there website that come with diffrent spring rates.

 

[Scott]

welcome to the forum!! you just found the best place to get all the answers to your questions!!

Thanks! Can you tell me how to put all the stuuf you have on your truck after your question?

 

[Scott]

whereabouts in ohio are you from?

About 25 miles north of Columbus.

 

[Dreadnaught]

your over there by AoD then, hes from Hammondsville.

 

[whipnet]

Actually, the msr8's are larger then the msr5's. The msr4's and the msr5's are similar in size except for the shaft. If i remember correctly, the msr4's use a 2.5mm or 3mm shaft. The msr5's use a 3mm or 3.5mm shaft. I can't exactly remember the size. But, the msr8's are definately better then the msr4 and msr5's.

You are correct. The 8's are big and thick.

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