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Nothing sets off a build like a really trick set of shocks. The latest shocks from RC4WD are modeled after (and licensed by) King Off-Road. These use dual springs, are larger in diameter than older models, and are sure to make your truck stand out on your next trail run. These are available in 80mm length #Z-D0055, 90mm #Z-D0061, 100mm #Z-D0063, [...]
Want to add some bling while making your Latrax Rally handle better? The folks over at TheToyz have announced some new GPM Aluminum Threaded Shocks for the Latrax Rally car. You can get these in a variety of different colors and they are available in front or rear sets. Made from aircraft quality aluminum, they feature threaded shock bodies for [...]
One of the most popular ways to uber-out your rig is by installing upgrade shocks. Better shocks not only work better than the stock units, but can up the bling factor of your truck at the same time. RC4WD has recently announced some Ballistic Fabrication Dual Spring Piggyback shocks. These are officially licensed by Ballistic and designed to look like their [...]
Team Associated has just made it easy to upgrade the shocks on your RC10 Classic or Worlds Car with their new V2.71 Threaded Shock Bodies. The new bodies are designed to offer lower friction (for better action) and the internals are designed to last longer between rebuilds. The part number is #7438, they are street priced at $23, and they are [...]
Now that you’ve got that uber pair of Pro-Line Pro-Spec shocks mounted on your truck, it’s time to get them tuned in perfectly. You might want to go to softer springs for more traction, or harder springs for heavier vehicles or for absorbing those big roof jumps. To make that task easier, Pro-Line has put out a handy chart that [...]
So maybe you’ve been thinking about upgrading the shocks on your Traxxas but aren’t quite sure what will fit. Pro-Line has done all the leg work and now have a handy chart to show you exactly which of their Pro-Spec and PowerStroke shocks will fit your ride. Check out the images above and below to find out which Pro-Line shocks [...]
What’s better than a new set of high-end Pro-Line Pro-Spec shocks? When they come already assembled to save you time, that’s what. Now you can get both front and rear Pro-Line Pro-Specs pre-assembled, just add some oil and they are ready to mount up to your short course truck. The part number for the fronts is #6308-30, the rears are #6308-31, [...]
One of our favorite all around bash machines here at BigSquidRC is the Vaterra Halix monster truck. While out of the box it is great fun to bash, we are doing a series of hop-up articles to make it truly epic. This week we’ll start off the series by upgrading the shocks. The stock shocks on the Vaterra Halix work fine, [...]
Looking for a trick new set of shocks for your short course truck? If so, RC4WD has some new units on the market. Their new sct shocks are officially licensed by King Off Road and have a very nice scale appearance. The come in two different lengths, 90mm for Traxxas Slash front, and 110mm for Slash rear. Machined from billet [...]
Dromida has announced Aluminum Shock Upgrade Kits to help beef up your Dromida RTR vehicle. Each kit comes with aluminum front & rear towers, four aluminum shocks, and four shock springs. The aluminum is anodized blue for a trick look and they should be much tougher than the stock plastic units. The part number for the SC4.18 kit is #DIDC1172, [...]
We are big fans of the MIP Bypass1 shock pistons here at BigSquidRC. They are super tunable and can help your ride soak up some very rough terrain. MIP recently announced a Bypass1 kit for Team Associated 12mm Big Bore shocks. If you have the 12mm shocks on your B4, T4, or SC10, this is the piston kit for you. * [...]
Our friends over at Pro-Line Racing have just announced Pro-Spec high end shocks. The Pro-Spec shocks are designed to offer the ultimate in performance while being tough enough to take a hard beating. A single x-ring seal, white delrin pistons and shaft guides, and 3.5mm hard chrome coated shock shafts ensure a silky smooth stroke. The Pro-Specs come with extra pistons [...]
Axial announced a really cool addition to their product line-up today, licensed Icon Vehicle Dynamics 61-90mm aluminum shock sets. Not only are these off-the-chart cool, but they will also add to the performance of your SCX10. Some of the features of the new Axial Icon shocks include- titanium nitride coated shafts, polyoxymethylene pistons, CNC machined bodies and reservoirs, and dual rate [...]
Let your magical eyes feast upon these beauties by GMADE. They bring together an awesome culmination of Aluminum, Great design and some fancy Shock Tech. These shocks are customizable in a plethora of ways. You want a 62mm Aeration shock… Got it… You want a 93mm Diaphragm Shock…. DONE! How about a fully functional adjustable 103mm Piggy-back shock… Been there [...]
Traxxas’ tiny truck is getting a big upgrade in the shock department thanks to the Exotek crew. Their new Big Bore Shocks for the 1/16 E-Revo (and pretty much all the other 1/16 scale Traxxas vehicles, with minor parts swaps) are beautifully machined hunks of alloy with threaded shock bodies and a gun metal finish for hot looks. You’ll also [...]
