Shock boots for only $3!

[Ruffy]

Well as one MT is down I still can play with the other one. Anyhow this one is broke in and ive been running it around the yard instead of the road. What I found was these trucks collect more mud then a triaxle dump truck haha. So I was about to order some shock socks for my rear shocks because with only 15 min of play i had to do a total clean out and seen how bad the rear shocks were getting thrashed from mud,stones, and anything on the ground. I can see how easily it would destroy the shocks. Anyhow I went to the local hardware store and picked up a bike tube. The size is 24x2.125. What I found is a perfect fit! You cant find a better fit then this. What i like most is the simple fact you don't have to ziptie the boots for easy adjustments on the shocks. Just one tube covered all 4 of my MT shocks plus some. And it looks good

 

[rcgasser]

Lets see the pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Ruffy]

Pic. Sorry I had to shrink it for here. It even looks cool.





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[Deluge]

Yep. Another member used a bike tube, as well. It's a cool mod and it looks good.

 

[rcgasser]

Ok cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks.

 

[cordy]

Very inovative,thanks for sharing with us.

 

[Taz]

Good idea I have to do that

 

[Ruffy]

Thanks! I almost was going to use a condom but I couldnt bring myself to do it haha. I always like going to hardware stores and such to see what I can improve to my RC. It just happens i was looking only for a shock cover and came across it. It works 100% and im sure it will last a very long time. As for flexibility is not really an issue as well. It actually works better under the flex and acts also as a sound deadner for them sqeeeeky shocks. Heck mine are new and still made a little noise and now they don't.

 

[Arct1k]

Ive used them for battery holders too.

 

[XDEEDUBBX]

Nice! Will be modding tomorrow!

 

[Deluge]

Thanks! I almost was going to use a condom but I couldnt bring myself to do it haha. I always like going to hardware stores and such to see what I can improve to my RC. It just happens i was looking only for a shock cover and came across it. It works 100% and im sure it will last a very long time. As for flexibility is not really an issue as well. It actually works better under the flex and acts also as a sound deadner for them sqeeeeky shocks. Heck mine are new and still made a little noise and now they don't.

Whaaaaaaat?! Lmao.

 

[Quadfather]

did it today...... outstanding mod. thanks for the tip.

 

[cordy]

I also did the inner tube thing.Thanks Ruffy.The secret for you new guy`s that would like to try this is to spray the inside of your inner tube with silicone spray or wd-40. This will allow a easy slip on as they are a snug fit.

 

[Ildy666]

cool tip.was going to buy shock covers.but i like home made setups better.thanx for the heads up...

 

[XDEEDUBBX]

nice tip cordy! looks great!

 

[caveman]

Inexpensive and functional is always good

 

[Ruffy]

Inexpensive and functional is always good

Its to bad women weren't the same way.

 

[caveman]

Its to bad women weren't the same way.

Lmfao so true

 

[caveman]

So I did the tube thing tonight, for the price it's a great mod. The tube I used was covered in powder and slid right over the spring. Now just gotta go play!

 

[caveman]

Here's a pic of the rear http://m1257.photobucket.com/albumview/albums/caveman80/Snapbucket/41CFE960-orig.jpg.html?o=1&newest=1