Grumpy pants 4369 Posted November 2, 2014 Hi All, I'm going to try once again with green slime to have leak proof shocks. I have a choice of 3 shock oils in stock, Pink 800 Hard, Clear 900 Hard or Light Blue 1000 Hard. Which oil would be best to use and should the oil for the front shocks be different to the rear? I've also seen these shocks which I like the look of; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/381032568424?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D381032568424%26_rdc%3D1 Does anyone have any experience of them? Do they work? Are they easier to use? And do they leak as easily as the Tamiya ones? All replies gratefully received! Thank you G.P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted November 4, 2014 Unfortunately, I haven't had the chance to use those aftermarket shocks yet, but I know using thicker oil is a good way to start with the SRBs. Also, have you tried to install the shocks upwards? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derv_scaler 17 Posted November 6, 2014 I'm interested in seeing how these shocks pan out, I've just picked up another Scorcher and was thinking along the same lines. Does anyone know if the springs are functional, as in you could remove the standard spings/torsion bars and run with them as-is, or any other suggestions?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbi1977 1793 Posted November 6, 2014 I have just rebuilt a set of shock I had spare with 30 weight motorcycle fork oil. So far so good 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derv_scaler 17 Posted November 6, 2014 I have just rebuilt a set of shock I had spare with 30 weight motorcycle fork oil. So far so good � I don't know why I've never thought of using fork oil, I've got 6 motorcycles!! Great idea, I've got a few different weights kicking round 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamiya monkey 243 Posted November 6, 2014 Im going to be ordering two sets of the rc channel shocks for my re-re scorcher and vintage ranger. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BangkokBulldog 151 Posted November 7, 2014 I've always used light shock oil in my SS, 300 weight. The torsion bars on the re-re are quite soft, so having heavy shock oil will slow the movement down of the suspension even more. I've been using TamTech shocks on mine also, not bad at all and look good. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steponit! 23 Posted November 7, 2014 I read somewhere that the 'rc channel' shocks do leak....so I bought a set of 'RC4WD 80mm shocks' for my RR and SS for the front...no leaks and they work well !! For the rear, I bought a set of 'gpm racing mini-t 60mm shocks' ...so far so good! :-) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamiya monkey 243 Posted November 7, 2014 Steponit!, could you post some pics and web links to the shocks you have used matey. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steponit! 23 Posted November 8, 2014 Would love too but I can't find the "attachment button" to upload (or is it download?) the pics.....I'm not very good in computers, so sorry!! Could you help me out, please? btw, here's the parts that I used: (1) 'RC4WD Dual Spring Threaded Alu 80mm Shocks [Z-D0039]' which I bought on ebay : rc-recyler.com (2) 'GPM Racing Alloy R.Adjust Spring Damper (60mm)[sMT360] which bought at : asiatees.com.hk For the rear, I "doubled" the shocks by making my own home made shock mounts.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njmlondon 570 Posted November 24, 2014 I have finally taken the plunge and bought a tasty new-built Scorcher over the weekend. It comes with some lovely hop-ups but I want to sort out the shocks. I have seen a few different takes on what shocks to use and am trying to work out the exact sizes required. I am sure I have seen somebody use 80mm RC4WD shocks up front (maybe with the Rogue Elements Baja kit). I believe they have a 73mm uncompressed hole-to hole distance. I think the problem may be around the rear. Am I right in thinking I need 60mm ones there? I am very tempted by thes 70mm and 80mm ones from RC4WD... but I guess the 70mm won't fit unless I build a custom bracket. Could anybody tell me what the uncompressed hole-to-hole distance is on the rear shock? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terragni 31 Posted November 25, 2014 Rear srb shocks fitted : uncompressed 55 mm hole to hole compressed 43 mm hole to hole You can file down the little nubs that stop shock travel on the A arms a bit to get a little more travel uncompressed Unfitted The shocks bottom out at 43 mm The shock extend to 56.5 mm Terragni Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njmlondon 570 Posted November 26, 2014 Rear srb shocks fitted : uncompressed 55 mm hole to hole compressed 43 mm hole to hole You can file down the little nubs that stop shock travel on the A arms a bit to get a little more travel uncompressed Unfitted The shocks bottom out at 43 mm The shock extend to 56.5 mm Terragni That is really useful. Many thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites