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So after a few months of persevering with standard shocks, I've decided I want to upgrade  to oil filled shocks. My reason for this is simply to be able to stay on four wheels when I land jumps, I've got a 13.5 T motor installed and even if I have a fairly smooth landing it will invariably bounce up and end up on its roof. 

Other than the tamiya CVA's, which I'm not against by the way, has anybody used other sets in their LB's?  And also what length? I think I heard somewhere it's 75mm front and 80mm rear although I may have that the wrong way around. I know there are plenty of shocks about varying in prices but Id prefer to go with something that someone would recommend. Any direct links would be greatly appreciated, I'm looking to spend about £20-£25 for a set of two, obviously I need 4 in total! 

Thanks in advance 

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I used either cva or old ones from a manta ray chassis, the trick is to set the lenght of the shaft right and have the right spring.
I got a FX10 moded LB and a stock, and after getting the setup right (for my feel) the stock LB runs and jumps better.

The stock does have 5 MR shocks and front and rear braces to strenghten the chassis.

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1 hour ago, waterbok said:

I used either cva or old ones from a manta ray chassis, the trick is to set the lenght of the shaft right and have the right spring.
I got a FX10 moded LB and a stock, and after getting the setup right (for my feel) the stock LB runs and jumps better.

The stock does have 5 MR shocks and front and rear braces to strenghten the chassis.

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So is that one in the pictures your 'stock' shocks? How'd you get it to handle and take jumps better than oil filled shocks? 

I've heard about moving the servo to the center, is it easy to do? 

 

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Sorry stock setup I ment the front arms. 

The shocks are oil filled.

Center servo is easy, but you will have to drill a hole and need two new equal length tierods.

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I did look at the front arm conversions, but just don’t think it’s worth it for a park basher, I don’t  want to spend silly amounts on it , I just want some cheap shocks to land some jumps

front servo sounds easy enough..... save that for a future project. Presumably the steering is much the better for it?

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