Anybody purchased the new redcat shocks yet

[Bryan 70546]

Was just curious before I order me a set . Has anybody Run these shocks yet .How do they perform .http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.849850/id.1626/.f?sc=14


http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.849850/id.1627/.f?sc=14


Bryan

 

[noyb98098]

They definetly look nice.... Surprised Rob's not selling them yet.

 

[RampageHopUps]

I forgot to put them up.

 

[hellya]

So whos going to purchase and review them??

 

[Bryan 70546]

i Might get a set this friday just want to make sure they are worth it.

 

[Clubin]

I wonder if the shafts are better? They look good, but my question aswell is how do they perform? Or are they just for looks.

 

[Bklyn77]

RedCat PiggyBack Shocks


I have them on my MT. Beware that when you buy them, that you should have some washers handy because the hole to where the shock mounts to the shock tower is to big. I even called Redcat yesterday to find out what they are doing to fix this problem and also gave Rob a call also to give him the heads up. I got them mounted on the truck lastnight, and they look real nice and beefy. I recommed them to anyone looking for a nice upgrade for your ride.

 

[RampageHopUps]

I will pick up a set today and figure out what went wrong. Then we can send out the washers or bushing or whatever is needed.

 

[Bryan 70546]

I have them on my MT. Beware that when you buy them, that you should have some washers handy because the hole to where the shock mounts to the shock tower is to big. I even called Redcat yesterday to find out what they are doing to fix this problem and also gave Rob a call also to give him the heads up. I got them mounted on the truck lastnight, and they look real nice and beefy. I recommed them to anyone looking for a nice upgrade for your ride.

Thanks Thats the info i needed Have you run Your truck yet and gave the shocks a good work out to see how they will hold up.Do you have pics of them mounted to your truck


Thanks


Bryan

 

[Bryan 70546]

I will pick up a set today and figure out what went wrong. Then we can send out the washers or bushing or whatever is needed.

Rob looking at the new shocks and comparing them to the old ones, why cant you just unpress the mounting ball out of the old shock and into the new ones that might be why the mounting hole is to big .That way you have the orignal mouting setup with the bolt and nut and the spacer.

 

[noyb98098]

Any updateds on these? I'm looking to get a set for the MT.

 

[RampageHopUps]

The aluminum mounting point does not have a groove built in, like the plastic. It has a hoel through, so you need to add a washer to stop it from moving back and forth.

 

[Bryan 70546]

The aluminum mounting point does not have a groove built in, like the plastic. It has a hoel through, so you need to add a washer to stop it from moving back and forth.

Well I guess i will wait till they correct them before I spend the money.

 

[RampageHopUps]

They won't be "fixing" it, that is how it needs to be made. The plastic groove works by expanding over the ball. The aluminum will not expand over the steel ball, so they made it a slip fit over it.

 

[Bryan 70546]

They won't be "fixing" it, that is how it needs to be made. The plastic groove works by expanding over the ball. The aluminum will not expand over the steel ball, so they made it a slip fit over it.

Oh ok Thanks for clearing that up Mr.Rob


I thought it was made wrong sorry about that.

 

[Bklyn77]

Here is how I mounted mine on.





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[Bryan 70546]

Here is how I mounted mine on.

they sure look good

 

[jaysyourhandyman]

Here is how I mounted mine on.

how do they run?

 

[Bklyn77]

They run a whole lot better than the original shocks and also feel alot more responsive threw the bumps, thats one thing that I look for coming from a background of racing 1/8 buggys and truggies. All is good!!!!!

 

[Bryan 70546]

They run a whole lot better than the original shocks and also feel alot more responsive threw the bumps, thats one thing that I look for coming from a background of racing 1/8 buggys and truggies. All is good!!!!!

Well thats what I have been waiting to hear . Thanks for your help.