XB Shocks

[Bulldogger]

Just bought an XB with options form RC pit stop. They only thing I didn't order was a set of MT shocks. So my question is are the stock shocks up to the task or do they need to be changed out. Buggy will be used for local bashing at the sand pit. Jumps won't be much higher then 4foot off the ground. Thanks

 

[Guest]

For the most part they are fine. You should run a heavier shock fluid. At least 40 wt. Swap them out if you damage them. People run the MT shocks because rebuild parts are available and you don't have to replace the whole shock. Also the MT shocks are similar to the Baja shocks and some parts are interchangeable.

 

[Bulldogger]

Okay sounds good. I have an MT that has been very durable, just want to make sure the wife's XB holds its own

 

[rampagemt]

I would run the snot outta the stock shocks then change if need be. For sure on the heavier oil tho.

 

[BertR]

Don't worry about the stock shocks! Like RCDAD mentioned use 40-45wt and bash on... It will be night and day difference by changing the oils. I have beat the snot out of my X-series with no shock failures with 45wt.

 

[Bulldogger]

Have them set with 40 weight seems good handles well.

 

[Silent_chaos]

are there any aftermarket Shock absorbers for the X series?

I was thinking of this one: http://www.davesmotors.com/tt511b

on another note, someone needs to make a sticky on all the aftermarket parts that each company offers that fit the Rampage (along with related links) and make different sections for Performance upgrades, Drive-train, gears, shocks, adaptors, tires, mounts, etc...

 

[travmess]

Nutech thunderbolt 2 shocks fit thd x series. Fyi its cheaper to buy all the parts and assemble them urself i paid like $75 for my full set with threaded shock bodies

 

[Silent_chaos]

Nutech thunderbolt 2 shocks fit thd x series. Fyi its cheaper to buy all the parts and assemble them urself i paid like $75 for my full set with threaded shock bodies

link for the shocks?