Lunchbox Shock

[RichardJ]

Hi

I've read alot about upgrading the standard shocks to oil filled ones, is there a specific set to buy that will fit straight on, as the ones I have seen have a different fixing at top

I was also going to do the 3rd shock at back, If I replace the 4 standard shocks can I use one of these or is it best to use an oil filled one for this as well?

Just wondered why everyone replaces the shocks and doesn't add say tubing above the chasis on the long screw to shorten the distance on the springs making them tighter, is there a reason for this

apologies for all the questions but I'm a Lunchbox Newbie

Cheers

[mickycivic]

Hi

I've read alot about upgrading the standard shocks to oil filled ones, is there a specific set to buy that will fit straight on, as the ones I have seen have a different fixing at top

I was also going to do the 3rd shock at back, If I replace the 4 standard shocks can I use one of these or is it best to use an oil filled one for this as well?

Just wondered why everyone replaces the shocks and doesn't add say tubing above the chasis on the long screw to shorten the distance on the springs making them tighter, is there a reason for this

apologies for all the questions but I'm a Lunchbox Newbie

Cheers

Hey man, good choice of truck!

A good place to start is Tamiya's own CVA short shock set, code number 50520's. They are oil damped shocks and do work a treat. You'll need two sets to get all the corners sorted. If you find them a little pricey the ansmann ones also work very well. These I think are around £9 a pair, they're also oil damped. Oil shocks do transform the truck totally, its a lot more predictable and stable (although some people will say this is messing with the very ethos of the lunchbox!!). Need to go soft springs at the back and hard at the front.

I am not sure if any of the standard shocks will work as the 3rd shock, I am sure someone will enlighten you. I use the 75mm ansmann as the 3rd shock on my LB and my pumpkin. Fits nicely and again - works a treat!

Another tip to help the front suspension is to make a strut brace and bolt it between the 2 shock turrets. As the chassis is quite flexible this makes the front suspension work a little better.

Hope it helps.

[RichardJ]

Hey man, good choice of truck!

A good place to start is Tamiya's own CVA short shock set, code number 50520's. They are oil damped shocks and do work a treat. You'll need two sets to get all the corners sorted. If you find them a little pricey the ansmann ones also work very well. These I think are around £9 a pair, they're also oil damped. Oil shocks do transform the truck totally, its a lot more predictable and stable (although some people will say this is messing with the very ethos of the lunchbox!!). Need to go soft springs at the back and hard at the front.

I am not sure if any of the standard shocks will work as the 3rd shock, I am sure someone will enlighten you. I use the 75mm ansmann as the 3rd shock on my LB and my pumpkin. Fits nicely and again - works a treat!

Another tip to help the front suspension is to make a strut brace and bolt it between the 2 shock turrets. As the chassis is quite flexible this makes the front suspension work a little better.

Hope it helps.

It does help cheers...

I was going to go for the brace at the front, do you know If you buy it as a brace or you just buy the threaded rod and cut down to size?

cheers for your help

[bfst24]

It does help cheers...

I was going to go for the brace at the front, do you know If you buy it as a brace or you just buy the threaded rod and cut down to size?

cheers for your help

you can use threaded rod say m3(3mm).i used a clod steering rod as i had a spare.

i have the ansmann shocks too,from modelsport.co.uk

i used 85mm front,95mm rear and 75 mm 3rd shock mod.

heres mine

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...1&sid=10679

[RichardJ]

you can use threaded rod say m3(3mm).i used a clod steering rod as i had a spare.

i have the ansmann shocks too,from modelsport.co.uk

i used 85mm front,95mm rear and 75 mm 3rd shock mod.

heres mine

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...1&sid=10679

Cheers for the info

that's a cool looking truck, I'm loving the black wheels... I think my spray cans coming out

[Olly_Lunchbox]

Just wondered why everyone replaces the shocks and doesn't add say tubing above the chasis on the long screw to shorten the distance on the springs making them tighter,

Cheers

Hello Richard,

Some people do add the tubing. I did it at first and the handling did improve a bit but ultimately I considered it just a bodge until I could get oil shocks in place.

Have oil shocks all round now including the fifth.

[Got sand?]

I just built mine with Ansmann shocks.75mm front 3x85mm rear. front sits lower than rear but wheel angle is just right.You could use all the same length if you like the car level but i was thinking to get the front level and keep a little more travel in the back.So far no trouble with these shocks ,they have smooth action ,no oil leaks.My other LB has CVA's.

[Got sand?]

Hi

I've read alot about upgrading the standard shocks to oil filled ones, is there a specific set to buy that will fit straight on, as the ones I have seen have a different fixing at top

I was also going to do the 3rd shock at back, If I replace the 4 standard shocks can I use one of these or is it best to use an oil filled one for this as well?

Just wondered why everyone replaces the shocks and doesn't add say tubing above the chasis on the long screw to shorten the distance on the springs making them tighter, is there a reason for this

apologies for all the questions but I'm a Lunchbox Newbie

Cheers

It would be best to use a long enough 3rd shock in the back with some preload and heavy oil as the rear end tends to ''slap'' upwards in the grooves violently when hitting the throttle.I noticed this when having the stock friction damper installed in this position.An oil damper and a heavy spring with some preload will take care of it.