gingerboy98 0 Posted November 29, 2002 Guys, I want to improve the shocks on my pumpkin. Has anyone done this, what did you use? Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks GB99 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiggusDitchus 38 Posted November 29, 2002 On the pumpkin I have, the previous owner has used more modern tamiya oil filled shocks and turned them upside down screwed a nut down the thread of shaft then screwed it through chassis and then put nut on end of thread to secure to chassis then the bottom is secured as standard to wishbones. Never had the car running yet so dont know how it works but previous owner said it was great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillyChang 1814 Posted November 29, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Biggus Ditchus On the pumpkin I have, the previous owner has used more modern tamiya oil filled shocks and turned them upside down screwed a nut down the thread of shaft then screwed it through chassis and then put nut on end of thread to secure to chassis then the bottom is secured as standard to wishbones. id="quote">id="quote"> Post us a pix, Biggus. What shocks were they? Sounds like it might work on a Grasshopper-type chassis too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiggusDitchus 38 Posted November 30, 2002 Errr, I will get a mate to photo it my landlords son broke my digi camera[!] still away getting fixed, they are the yellow bodied tamiya shocks. Will post pics sunday night, seems to work ok. It uses the chassis instead of lower spring mount. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retro 0 Posted November 30, 2002 Most shocks will fit, as long as they're about the same length as a 'short' Tamiya CVA shock. You just need some little U-shaped metal brackets to attach them to the chassis. By the way, If anyone has a bunch of those little brackets (part BP1) I need some. My truck is running on home made ones, but they're a bit rough [] Tamiya's options sheet shows how to do it: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/getimage.asp?t=1130200242754&r=700 Be warned though, even the best shocks in the world aren't going to make a Midnight Pumpkin or Lunch box handle well. The centre of gravity is way too high and it has a lot of unsprung weight. So, don't expect it to make a huge difference. Hope that helps. Gary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
