Short springs?

[Kaz the Minotaur]

I see that the shock springs are too short. Someone mentioned this before didn't they?


Anyway will RedCat be replacing the short springs?


Did someone also say that the Baja springs fit?

 

[MOfroggy]

I think you can find the springs you need on Rob's web site.


MOfroggy

 

[NitroBurn]

I got mine from Rob today. These are good springs, fit real nice.

 

[RedcatRacing]

Can someone fill me in a little bit more on this. Is it the buggy, the truck or both? Has anyone measured the springs and has some more info.


I of course will check this tomorrow with our in stock inventory but if anyone has further info on what the problem is, it will surely help.


Darin

 

[RampageHopUps]

They are a little bit too short and maybe too weak. I'll bring a sample over so you can look at the differences.

 

[NitroBurn]

Short springs


Ok I just measured my springs on my MT and the fronts are almost an inch (.900) too short. Before I put the ramtech springs on I had to crank the preload rings all the way down and even then at full droop there was a little bit of slack left. I'm kind of suspecting it may have contributed to my front shock shaft snapping over the weekend. But there's no way to tell just yet.

 

[Nitro Pit/One Hobbies]

Front shock shaft snapped probably cause it is not thick enough. The RTR Baja shafts are the same size and they snap. SS shock shafts are 6mm and last longer.


Use Baja front springs on all four corners of the Rampage.


See my "installing Baja SS shocks" thread to upgrade the shocks.

 

[fourwheeler]

My MT is the same way...springs too short all the way around. You gotta crank the pre load all the way down to keep them on the spring retainers.

 

[Ron E]

My MT is the same way...springs too short all the way around. You gotta crank the pre load all the way down to keep them on the spring retainers.

mine also, i'll have to order springs from Rob when I can.

 

[RampageHopUps]

For a quick fix, you can stretch the Spring. That will last a few days.

 

[Clubin]

At least they are consistant, mine are short too. lol

 

[Bryan 70546]

looks like I can be added to the being too short list

 

[Clubin]

looks like I can be added to the being too short list

ROFL Weard how the adjusting collars tightened rite up don't even touch the spring.

 

[Kaz the Minotaur]

Yeah, thats how mine were.

 

[jaysyourhandyman]

ya me toobut rob sold me a better set now its all kool


but now i am thinking about hyper extension


i have an idea two rings and some aircraft cable to slip over the shocks


i will work on a prototype


and post a pic... if all goes as well on the bench as it does my head

 

[RampageHopUps]

The Redcat upgrade kit has longer springs for you guys. Or if you want more oomph, get the 20%+ Ramtech springs.

 

[Robertm235]

I installed the springs that came with the upgrade kit....huge improvement!!! Thanks again Rob!