shock upgrade

[faisalbasha]

i got a crazy truck... i need stronger shocks to better handle the monster...

i got my eye on the HPI A712 shocks.... any suggestions....

 

[AERC78]

I have those shocks on mine and to be honest I'm going to take them of and install the HPIA720 alum. "Big Bore" shocks. I feel 8 shocks is just to much even with lower shock oil. Truck tends to bounct to much.

 

[texasavage]

+1 on the A702's

Big bores rockout

 

[faisalbasha]

Is that good? +1

 

[texasavage]

Yes, +1 means I agree

 

[faisalbasha]

Ok... That's good. I'm not familiar with these things. I'm thinking about getting them.. But still not sure/..

 

[Shaun]

I'm running the plastic big bores from the flux and like them,and there a bit cheaper lol

 

[faisalbasha]

How much cheaper ??

 

[]-[0pa]0ng]

Here is a thought. IRC savagev2 shocks.

http://www.innovative-rc.com/complete-innovative-black-anodized-savage-shocks-p-650.html

 

[faisalbasha]

they look sick but I'm not paying $200 for some shocks.... id rather pay 100 and get the HPI A712 (8)... i get 8 of them too..... they do look crazy tho....

 

[]-[0pa]0ng]

no doubt they are pricey. He stuff is very nice. Thought I'd toss other ideas out their.

 

[faisalbasha]

yup....thanks for that. what shocks do you have??

 

[Mickey]

faisal the a712s are basically aluminum bodied stock shocks. not much of an upgrade, and they bend shafts easier. i ran the plastic bigbores from the flux. if you scope out ebay for a deal a set can be had for around 40 bucks.

 

[AERC78]

hey Mickey I have also ran the plastic "Big Bore" shocks and was wondering if the HPIA720 alum. "Big Bore" shocks are better? I have the 8 aluminum A712 shock and don't care for them they bounce to much.

Also was wondering if anyone has done or thought of putting the 5SC shocks on a Savage. Whats needed or are they to long?

 

[IanRose]

I'm still a fan to LST shocks for stregth. however they will eat stock towers.

 

[]-[0pa]0ng]

Savage & MCD Big Bore Shock Shaft for Innovative-RC Big Bore Baja shocks.
These are a direct replacement for Innovative-RC Savage Big Bore shocks made from high grade high tensile steel and hardend to an ideal state, with a ground round surface for a perfect sea - having a surface finish: Better than 0.6 microns (25 micro inch) for the best smooth operation of the shock shaft.
Included:-
1x 8mm replacement Shock Shaft for Savage & MCD shocks.
Size:8mm OD, 91mm Long

 

[]-[0pa]0ng]

How does that shaft compare to a big bore shaft?

 

[AERC78]

Those look pretty tuff I will have to check them out.
Thanks ]-[0pa]0ng's Avatar

 

[Mickey]

i have seen both the 720 bigbores and the flux big bores and i saw no real handling difference.

and yes i have run both