Fox Shock and Wheel/Tire Help Needed

[legarto 0]

I'm working on an old Fox. It seems to have Duratrax golds on it. I want to replace these with Tamiya shocks. I like the black CVA ones in that they are like the original ones, but I just like the black look better.

Are these a direct fit for the Fox?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tamiya-50520-RC-CV...#ht_1856wt_1163

I'll need to get two (four shocks) to have one for the front, so I want to make sure. Thanks for the help!

Also, a wheel/tire question. From searching I see that Wild one wheels/tires are the same as the Fox (just white instead of Gold). If I get Wild one wheels, are there any re-re tires that fit it OR are there re-re wheels and tires from some of the other models that fit the Fox. I know there are ways to get modern wheel/tire combos on the Fox, but I want the vintage scale look of the smaller tires (not the new 2.2s). Again, thanks for the help.

[OldSchoolRunner 117]

I'm working on an old Fox. It seems to have Duratrax golds on it. I want to replace these with Tamiya shocks. I like the black CVA ones in that they are like the original ones, but I just like the black look better.

Are these a direct fit for the Fox?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tamiya-50520-RC-CV...#ht_1856wt_1163

I'll need to get two (four shocks) to have one for the front, so I want to make sure. Thanks for the help!

Also, a wheel/tire question. From searching I see that Wild one wheels/tires are the same as the Fox (just white instead of Gold). If I get Wild one wheels, are there any re-re tires that fit it OR are there re-re wheels and tires from some of the other models that fit the Fox. I know there are ways to get modern wheel/tire combos on the Fox, but I want the vintage scale look of the smaller tires (not the new 2.2s). Again, thanks for the help.

some good questions here. I will be watching too. I need to find replacement rubber!

OSR

[Tamiya Era 778]

I'm working on an old Fox. It seems to have Duratrax golds on it. I want to replace these with Tamiya shocks. I like the black CVA ones in that they are like the original ones, but I just like the black look better.

Are these a direct fit for the Fox?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tamiya-50520-RC-CV...#ht_1856wt_1163

I'll need to get two (four shocks) to have one for the front, so I want to make sure. Thanks for the help!

Also, a wheel/tire question. From searching I see that Wild one wheels/tires are the same as the Fox (just white instead of Gold). If I get Wild one wheels, are there any re-re tires that fit it OR are there re-re wheels and tires from some of the other models that fit the Fox. I know there are ways to get modern wheel/tire combos on the Fox, but I want the vintage scale look of the smaller tires (not the new 2.2s). Again, thanks for the help.

mate ,, see this item in ebay: 200683907800

it has all the suitable RC models that fit this shocks

[legarto 0]

That's one of the reasons I asked: I don't see the Fox on the list. But, I thought it was one of the first if not the first to use CVA shocks.

[Tamiya Era 778]

That's one of the reasons I asked: I don't see the Fox on the list. But, I thought it was one of the first if not the first to use CVA shocks.

but i think i u measured the length of the original Fox shocks and if it matches the one from ebay,, then i think u will not have issues

[legarto 0]

Does anyone know? I don't have the original Fox shocks, only Duratrax golds.

Thanks for any help.

[76capri 0]

Fox shocks are 3 inches total length. Shock body is about 1.25 inches.

Front tires are not available on any re-re that I'm aware of. The rears are the same as the Hotshot.

[legarto 0]

The rears are the same as the Hotshot.

That's good to know, thanks!

[Cambodian Tire 0]

Hey over all length is a great indicator, the length of the body of the shock counts as well as it affects throw. when I was young and on a budget in the 80's I just dyed the CVA shocks black...Looked and worked good!! ..Take care ..Mark

[legarto 0]

I like the idea of using dye :-). Good idea.

[Cambodian Tire 0]

Just a helpful hint; If the shock bodies have been in oil you must thoroughly degrease them first. Directly applied dish soap works while scrubbing into all the crevices with a tooth brush, repeating at least once to make certain everything is de-greased. Any remaining grease will confound your attempts at dyeing them a consistent colour. A pinch of salt in the pot of boiling water with the dye helps as well. Take care ...Mark

[legarto 0]

I checked through the Fox manual and I don't see measurements for the stock yellow CVA shocks. I still don't know if the black CVA shocks that I listed in the first post will work on a Fox. Thanks for the help.

[Trexx75 2]

The black CVA Shocks will fit,they have the same measurements, approx. 80mm eye to eye.

[legarto 0]

Thanks Trexx75, great reply and picture!