Not Flipping over new shocks!

[J.LO's SAVAGE X]

I have been wanting to get a new set pf shocks for the x ! There is an 1/8 scale track near me and for the occasion I get to go I was wanting a good big bore shock to install quickly on the x just for better handling, so I stop flipping in corners. I'm wanting a shorter shock that is a direct bolt on, nothing expensive or aluminum, just a good stock set from maybe hpi truggy, or another brand inexpensive,

 

[J.LO's SAVAGE X]

Thanks for info and help!

 

[Wilson]

Well the cheapest way to go is do the fuel line mod to the shocks. Basically you take the shock apart and put a piece of fuel line inside the shock right under the bladder. It makes the shock overall shorter, therefore decreasing tip overs. I did this to my older savage and it makes a pretty nice difference.

Another cheaper option that I personally never did is buy cen GST shocks. They are relatively cheap and work well. A guy I run with sometimes has them on his race Savage and they do well. I think the only thing you may have to do is file one of the shock eyes down a hair. Other than that I'm pretty sure they are bolt on and go.

 

[J.LO's SAVAGE X]

Wow, great options, I will look into the cen shocks, I have done so much work and mods to truck and never touched the shocks, thanks

 

[bifftit]

I use double big bores on my savages for the stiffness and the 2 short framed X and Flux use the XL wider axles and beefier drivetrain. with wider stance, there are definately less tip oivers from turns

 

[J.LO's SAVAGE X]

Yes, what I'm hoping to find are single big bore shocks for each corner, that are maybe 1/2 to 3/4 inches shorter, just don't know what's out there that would fit the bill, I haven't ever replaced shocks before

 

[olds97_lss]

Well the cheapest way to go is do the fuel line mod to the shocks. Basically you take the shock apart and put a piece of fuel line inside the shock right under the bladder.

I think you meant "under the disk" vs "under the bladder", so the shock can't fully extend.