Shock starting point

[rody]

Hi guys,

I was wondering if you could give me a starting point for my shock springs and oil. After tearing apart my X that I got a few months ago, I've found that some of the shocks were empty, so I'll be rebuilding them. I figured it may be a good time to tune the shocks a bit. They're the stock shocks. I mostly run on rough dirt lots, and we usually bring a ramp for about 6 to 7 foot jumps. I like to keep my stocks fairly soft, but not to mushy. Stock isn't too bad, but I'd like it a bit firmer. Thanks

 

[MikeK1981]

I use 30wt oil and stock springs on my aluminum threaded body shocks and I like it pretty well but I have the benefit of being able to adjust my spring tension. If you want them a bit stiffer you could try 40wt oil and changing the piston to one with less holes. I haven't tried different springs so I've got no suggestions there. There are triple-rate springs that some people here use though. Someone else will chime in though.

 

[Shaun]

well the stock fluid isnt great anyway lol I'm running 35 wt silicone shock oil in my stock shocks and find its just about perferct "not to stiff-not to soft" and the hpi purple springs are a stiffer spring as well this is the setup i run......

 

[USMC-716]

Hey Mike, just saw your pics.. What kind of shocks are those on your savage? Have a part# and where can i get them at?? Thanks, Cris

 

[Shaun]

they look like the hpi alumin threaded shocks.. can grab them on ebay for around $90.00 part # is HPI A712

 

[MikeK1981]

That's what they are, I sent you a PM with a link.

 

[USMC-716]

they look like the hpi alumin threaded shocks.. can grab them on ebay for around $90.00 part # is HPI A712

Thanks!!! I was going to order them tomorrow but i think ebay is the better bet.

 

[MikeK1981]

Oh, of course, I didn't mean you should order them from HPI lol. I just wanted you to see the official site info for them. HPI always has really high prices on their site, apparently on purpose. I heard it was because they encourage people to buy from their dealers rather than direct from the company.

 

[MikeK1981]

You'll like the shocks, I do. I would like to have the benefit of big bores but I got my set free so I can't complain lol. Plus I wish the Big Bores had threaded bodies. I don't know why they don't make them that way!