RC shocks 101 

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I’m new to RC cars so this really helps and I will be sure to check out the other videos you’ve posted

I'm newer to RC but after watching this I know just what to do to service my shocks. Great presentation. Thourough and easy to follow!!

Great teacher always comprehensive Ethan hawke. Thanks a million. I'm about to do some upgrades

Suggestion, eventually you will be changing out your worn silicone o rings.dont throw them away, you can reuse a couple per shock the same way he is using the silicone tubing. Just put a couple of the used o rings at the bottom of the shafts to absorb impacts.

Real informative. Thanks

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Best video talking about shocks. Well done. Thanks

I truly appreciate all you do. Your 101 series is exactly what i needed. My grandson was just born and i want to make like a time capsule for him. I am putting in two Losi Camaro dragsters, a 2023 Legacy Big Boy Lionel Train, a FMS 1300mm PA-18 Super Cub with Reflex V2, a FMS 1700mm PA-18 Super Cub PNP with Floats & Reflex V2, Cheerwing 25" RC Brushless 30 MPH High Speed Boat, UMX Turbo Timber Evolution BNF Basic with AS3X and SAFE, a LOSI PROMOTO-MX RC Motorcycle, a NX8 8-Channel DSMX Transmitter with AR8020T Telemetry Receiver and anything else I can find. Still lots to learn

Love the depth of this video , I would love to see a 101 video on shock tuning and how the different positions affect the truck , you got my sub keep up the good work 🤘🏽

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Good job for shocks 101 there is always something new to add thanks👍👍

Thanks for the nice and clear demo, I really appreciate it.

You explain things really well. Keep up the good work.

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Great video really enjoyed the full breakdown on the shocks you're are always very detailed when you put them out thanks man Oregon.👍

This is the best shock video I have watched and I have watched several. Great job. Thanks, can't wait to watch other videos.

Once again. Always make videos I need at the right time. I was just starting to have trouble with my shocks on almost all my RC cars. Love your channel. Thanks for the tips!❤💪🏾

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Thank you for sharing the knowledge. New to RC in any form. I've been concerned about working on shocks but not any more. Can see it's a very technical subject though but your explanation was brilliant. 👍👍

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Great in depth video. This is my next task to attempt. I watched you diff 101 a few times and attempted the diffs on my dbxl-2.0. Was surprised how easy it was, hardest bit was removing them. But on opening there was only a smear of oil in them from factory, so glad I did strip them out. Runs super quite now too.

this is so much more I could expect to learn haha, thank you for this video. Now I feel I can service my shocks myself (if I can find where to buy those oils around here lol).

Great list of videos I like them. I recently purchased the Arrma Granite Blx it’s fun needed to fix diff. Thanks 🙏

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thanks for all this good info

Thank u

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shock pistons are further adjustable by tapering the holes in them. if you use a body reamer or oversized dril bit then just hit the top or bottom of the holes (depending on the desired effect) you can change the bound or rebound of the shock characteristics. I always save the factory piston original and experiment on secondary pistons. i've found no benefit from tapering both sides 1/2 way, it just makes them act as if there were more or larger holes. also please be mindful that all shock pistons are in the same direction, tapered holes on the top or bottom. great video you scraped the surface of how a shock can be infinitely adjusted.

Thanks

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thank god 2 days of searching

I didn't even know about that center cup dampener I really want to use my infraction for on road and off

This was something that pretty much terrified me but now that I've taken a set apart and rebuilt them, I'm way more confident. I still think I over tighten stuff though!

I'm pretty sure you could start an E clip instal and removal company, literally doing nothing else but E clips, and you'd be rich. Omg! When you said eclip my anxiety went through the roof.....but watching you do them was soothing AF 🤣🤌

I own a Smt10 and currently take no impact when doing jumps like they are way to stiff. I did turn the shock all the way up. I want it to absorb the impact more but I also like the ride height.

I am using these shocks for my Mercedes SLK clutch pedal. Speed bumps make your leg 4 times gravity, which causes the clutch system to overpressure. This is a shock on the applied pedal pressure. Having a shock absorber, stops the shock of bumps being suddenly transferred to the hydraulic fluid and causing damage to the pipes, master and slave cylinders. (Known as hydraulic hammering) See Mercedes Clutch over centre helper spring. 🏎🔧 One of the factors in any sports car is weight. So adding over pressure hydraulic bypass valves and controllers are just too heavy to use. Note that it is not that I drive over speed bumps at speed, it is when you never saw that killer bump coming. Note, the brake doesn't seem to need this addition, as the system is more robust. 1:1 scale lol

Was thinking about putting bump stops on my dbxle 2.0 what would be good?? But this is a great idea got some fuel line sitting around… Iam gonna put this on all my RCs .. it’ll help with the chassis slap.,. And will also help with damage to chassis and underlying screws.. all in all a great idea thanks.,,

And now I know.... thanks...

Have aftermarket shocks on my BigRock. I put 40wt oil in them. The rear are ok but the front bounces when I hit bumps. Go with heavier oil or stiffer spring?

Question: the 1st kraton shock at about 4min you have aluminum (silver) shock retainer on it. Whi makes them? Thanks for the videos. I'm a 80's kid also and love the heavy metal. Seems like yesterday I saw Motley Crue in 89 on tour lol

You forgot to mention that the retaining rings have a correct way to mount.. and that is the leading cause to them coming out of their groove in the shaft and ruining your day..

I bought gpm shock for xrt the fluid sucks. Could you do a video on piggybacks?

Where can you get that silicone tube that you cut to size and put over the shaft?

Thank you for the video. What shock oil would you suggest for the arma vorteks

What's the best RC Shocks to buy from Amazon?

Good morning aj, So have Traxxas xrt ,grip it and rip it basher, has 30w all around, not enough. replace shock oil 35 front ,50 back ? Diff oil combo??? What say ye? 👍 Great 101 series , thanks for your help.

Good video sir. It’s really helpful. But Can I use 1/8 shocks on a 1/10 car ? Will it work properly? Thanks

Very informative video. Unfortunately I am still at a loss. I am running a stock Traxxas 2wd Stampede. Recently the back end is barely rebounding. The stock shocks don't have the threaded barrel so I can't adjust the ride height with the spring like your aftermarket shocks. Would the lack of rebound be caused by air? low fluid? worn out springs? I would like to fix them myself but being on a budget I can't afford to purchase parts that just aren't the cause of the issue.

We're you ever able to find a decent piston replacement for the Big Bore shocks?

Have you swapped out the stock springs on your Mojave EXB?

I'm looking to upgrade my front and rear Shocks on my Arrma Senton 3s 4x4 BLX and I want to purchase them off of Amazon, which do you suggest?