New RedCat PhatShaft shocks.

[PhatDad]

Rampage hopups should have these in stock in the next couple weeks. These phatshaft kits will come with every thing you see except you will have to install your stock lower shaft end. Not supplied with kit. No you will be able to better fine tune your suspension using the HPI baja hyper adjust disk. Also no more c-clips. These shafts are a heat treated stainless steel, also 4.8 mm in dia. Stock are 3.5 mm. New shock towers coming soon.

 

[fourwheeler]

Woo Hoo!! no more c-clips!!


Looking good Phats!

 

[GeneralG]

Woo Hoo!! no more c-clips!!
Looking good Phats!

+1 to that comment! Nice! After replacing the e-clips 3 times on all the shocks, that's enough for me.

 

[hellya]

Boy a 2-3 week wait for alot of hopups Faster guys faster

 

[RampageHopUps]

Its always 2-3 weeks if you notice......... At least on mine. I feel bad telling people anywhere from 2-30 weeks, depending on the machine shop.

 

[RampageHopUps]

I had to take a truck down to the gear shop again today. The owner couldn't believe we wanted steel gears for a toy truck. Are you sure you could pay for this?? I need references, could you pay up front........

 

[fourwheeler]

I had to take a truck down to the gear shop again today. The owner couldn't believe we wanted steel gears for a toy truck. Are you sure you could pay for this?? I need references, could you pay up front........

LOL..........


Yeah I bet these people do look at you funny.

 

[monsterman]

Nice looking shafts Phatdad looking good

 

[Skater229]

I don't have a baja, so please fill in the info on them... how do they adjust?


Thanks,


Skater

 

[DANNYHOCKIN]

I don't have a baja, so please fill in the info on them... how do they adjust?Thanks,Skater

The pistons are made in 2 pieces. One side has 2 large holes and the other side has 10 smaller holes, in 5 different sizes. Only 2 of these 10 holes will line up with the 2 larger holes at a time, changing the rate in which the oil will flow. To adjust, you simply rotate the inner piston.The HPI Baja has little keyways cut into the shock cap which will enable you to adjust damping without disassembling the shocks. Anybody know if the Redcat shocks have those same "dimples" in the shock caps?



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[RampageHopUps]

No, the shock caps do not have the dimples. You will have to set them before you assemble the shock.

 

[PhatDad]

Great news. HPI caps are a direct fit. Even better quality than stock. You will now be able to adjust your damping holes with out taking the shocks apart. I will supply all the parts needed. You will have to remove and press your stock ball in. Looking better all the time.

 

[fourwheeler]

Looking good man, when are these going to be available?

 

[Skater229]

The pistons are made in 2 pieces. One side has 2 large holes and the other side has 10 smaller holes, in 5 different sizes. Only 2 of these 10 holes will line up with the 2 larger holes at a time, changing the rate in which the oil will flow. To adjust, you simply rotate the inner piston.
The HPI Baja has little keyways cut into the shock cap which will enable you to adjust damping without disassembling the shocks. Anybody know if the Redcat shocks have those same "dimples" in the shock caps?

Thanks for the info... And the pics help...


Hey PhatDad, what about a total replacement vs upgrading... Could the 5b shocks be a complete replacement?


Skater

 

[RampageHopUps]

Nice work PhatDad. I don't mind the nickels and dimes to make this a serious 4x4.

 

[RampageHopUps]

I installed my prototpyes tonight. Seems to make a difference already. Now I just have to dial in the right hole size I want. I am using 30wt and the 2nd hole from the largest.

 

[Skater229]

I installed my prototpyes tonight. Seems to make a difference already. Now I just have to dial in the right hole size I want. I am using 30wt and the 2nd hole from the largest.

I take it the action is smoother? Or do you also get more travel out of them?


Skater

 

[RampageHopUps]

Smoohter and adjustable action. No change in travel though.

 

[GeneralG]

I installed my prototpyes tonight. Seems to make a difference already. Now I just have to dial in the right hole size I want. I am using 30wt and the 2nd hole from the largest.

This 30wt "Fork Oil" or "Silicone" oil? Stock the Redcat's have silicone oil in the shocks.....

 

[PhatDad]

I installed my prototpyes tonight. Seems to make a difference already. Now I just have to dial in the right hole size I want. I am using 30wt and the 2nd hole from the largest.

Perfect. 30wt,2nd from largest. HPI HD springs front and rear. Buggy handles great now.