SCX24 Shock Options! What Should You Buy?

[@Brandon_Wallis]

Hey man can you do another video like this? I’m trying to get my truck set up wasn’t sure if you learned anything else since this video. I don’t want too much flex because as you’ve stated in other videos more flex doesn’t always doesn’t always mean it’s better

[@bassflyer]

I'm a newbie, but I love the HR shocks I put on my SCX C10, I repositioned the the front shocks....

[@stivenbentley6479]

I have 2 now and the best thing about it....I think My Wife digs it more than I do. Setting up a crawler course in spare bedroom. Just go down watching your other video on tires selection. THANK YOU. Going to start upgrading with brass weights for the rims and brass for diff and tires.........next?

[@2fmrc]

Awesome! They have actually released quite a few good tires since I made that vid. I need to update it. The mudslingers are amazing if wanting a bigger tire and the bfgoodrich km3s are a really good medium size tire. Just so ya know. They hadn’t released when I made my tire video. If you get brass wheel weights definitely check out fullsendrc! They have weights for about any wheels and since you watch the channel you can use the discount code 2fmrc for 15% off your order! I appreciate you watching and definitely let me know if you need anything.

[@stivenbentley6479]

@@2fmrc going to pull the trigger on the bfgoodrich km3s, what bead locks would you recommend. Value your opinion after all I have been watching. Keep posting!,,,,

[@2fmrc]

@@stivenbentley6479 I really like the treal version b wheels. They are my favorite look and they mount up very easily also!

[@jtheprospector.1458]

Your right I found myself opening the C10 a few days ago, just a month after I bought the Rubicon... 😂 Crawl both of em at once with both hands. Something really super freaking awesome about em. Its like Jedi mind tricks " you will end up with 2 or 3 of these" 🤣 right you are sir. Great video.

[@derrickwilliams2903]

You missed the Hobby Plus CR-24 alloy shocks! They are super easy to mount using the stock tops and bottoms. I use the stock springs in them, too. The tops thread on and the bottoms have to be drilled out slightly. In that configuration, they have an extended length of 45mm and a compressed length of 30.5mm. That is 14.5mm of travel. More importantly, the travel is 32.2% of the shock's length. By comparison, the Carisma oil shocks (in stock form) are 50mm extended and 36.5mm compressed for only 13.5mm of travel. That is 1mm less than the CR-24's and just 27% of the shock length. IMO, if you're looking for travel and pre-load adjustment, avoid the Carisma oil shocks and get the CR-24 alloy shocks. If you have a lot of sprung mass (e.g. hard body) and need actual dampening, get the Carisma's oil shocks.

[@2fmrc]

Derrick Williams yeah I wish I had a set of them to compare! Maybe I’ll have to pick up a set soon lol

[@derrickwilliams2903]

@@2fmrc I hope you do! It's worth giving the inside of the shock body a light coat of grease to keep them working smoothly. It also provides a little more dampening.

[@jrr352]

Have you tried the Traxxas Latrax shocks by chance? They look close in size to the charismas. Only smaller shocks i can seem to find right now.

[@goreyboggs]

@@jrr352 did you try them? Latrax ones?

[@jrr352]

@@goreyboggs no, just picked one up for myself. I'm thinking of picking up the Kinetic ones.

[@the_car_guy5915]

I have the JLU and the Gladiator, now I'm ready for a C10.

[@TheMovieCure]

0:38 Amen Brother !

[@thebeard9879]

Have you ever tried the Injora shocks? In looking to upgrade my stock shocks on my jeep. I see a whole lot of hot racing, hot racing, hot racing! But not a single review of the injora. They look cool and next day delivery from Amazon at a decent price. But without a single review to compare, I'm hesitant.

[@hatfmnel]

So, have you tried something?

[@thebeard9879]

@@hatfmnel I did purchase the Injora shocks, along with a complete bouncer conversion from Mofo Rc. I don't have anything to compare them to other than the stock shocks. There's some improvement. But my conclusion would be you can only do so much to improve upon a shock that small.

[@hatfmnel]

@@thebeard9879 Thanks. I was hoping maybe a longer shock would allow more flex, and maybe using a strap on the axial to prevent them from rising too much. Looking for a 43mm or something like that

[@krotchlickmeugh627]

Look up his recent video of what works so well. He has some red shocks he found that climb up everything. To the point where his track isnt good enough. He has to make a harder course because of them

[@J.R......]

@@krotchlickmeugh627 couldn't find that vid

[@VetteWay2Fast]

A cool vid to see would be setting up an incline ramp and testing different shock mounting positions on the chassis and see which climbs better. I’ve prob spent like 5 hours trying out different mounting locations lol

[@2fmrc]

VetteWay2Fast yeah I may have to do a video like that. I mostly just move things around and then try a few rough areas on my course to see how it affects them. I could mess with these things all day everyday tho! So much fun lol

[@xavierkylo5655]

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[@colttorin2033]

@Xavier Kylo Instablaster ;)

[@xavierkylo5655]

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[@xavierkylo5655]

@Colt Torin it did the trick and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D Thanks so much you saved my ass!

[@basherz_den]

Where is the best place to mount shocks on the front of the deadbolt.. im running injora double barrel shocks and if I mount the on the frame where the esc mounts.. the front drive line comes apart.. any info is appreciated.. great video man!

[@2fmrc]

I actually have an updated vid on the shock setup I’m running on most rigs now. I’m running the double barrels on the rear of one of my rigs still but using some internal spring shocks on the front with a forced droop setup. Works great! SCX24 Injora Internal spring setup-Forced droop Bronco mod & how to kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpaQlH2EgJ5-Zs0

[@basherz_den]

@@2fmrc thanks man! I'll check it out!

[@MrsRabbit8]

Thank you for the overview of shocks. Much appreciated! Im looking for some new ones. Ive got 2 trucks with the blue HR internal spring aluminium shocks (43mm). Discontinued i think. They had poor quality control, but if you got some good ones, and keep the shock mounts stable, then they are pretty good. Put an aluminum 1/8" tube between the shock mounts, it helps. I was thinking those OME (Emu) shocks, but they're just too fat. Im hoping someone will step up to the plate! Make some high quality internal spring shocks, the only way to go. Ive got another with stock shocks, thinking about replacing. Thanks again!

[@2fmrc]

I really wanted to get a set of those blue HR shocks you’re talking about! Just couldn’t find any 😞

[@2fmrc]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@forrestcrabbe]

The old man emu shocks are super scale and look just like the real ones. Y'all have a badass day 🤘

[@2fmrc]

They are really cool looking. I’m love how they work on my C10 running full droop! I’m hoping to do an updated shock video soon. I have a few more options I’ve tried now.

[@forrestcrabbe]

@@2fmrc f yeah. I gotta get the parts to fix my deadbolt and I want to get all the other body styles.

[@bobbyherdman243]

How did you mount the old man emu? The screws from my battery tray doesn’t fit so I tried to use the longer screws from my skid plate and they won’t thread in for some reason. Such a buzzkill! Lol gonna throw them in my c10 and my dads deadbolt

[@tijdrovers68]

i use ftx cr18 or cr24 or atlas 6x6 shocks and used the scx24 lower eye joint and spring, travel is 13mm

[@RogerVicki]

New sub just started watching your videos as my first crawler is being delivered today Axial scx24 67 Chevy and your videos are full of great advice and information on upgrades

[@dirtberger4533]

Thanks for the video! Funny your so right, we have 3 know and want more.

[@Tannerthegreat383]

Hey dude I’m the kid that you met at beat the creak I’m just curious if you’re going to Rocktober it’s the same place that beat the creak was at?

[@soundmindtv2911]

FWIW, The injora shocks also don't work. They bind up because the machining is rough. They catch as they try to go in and out, and if there is any angle pressure, like in literally any real-life crawling situation, they catch and snag and don't let the suspension move freely. The only way they'll work is if you spend the time polishing the moving parts to make them move smoothly.

[@2fmrc]

Yeah the injoras hadn’t even been made when I made this vid. Honestly when I made this video there was hot racing aluminum shocks and these that were available for these things. Now there are way better options but the original double barrels by kinetic are a better quality imo even though I don’t use them anymore due to other options being available. Don’t buy any mofo shocks or you’ll really be upset with the binding 😆 Most people run the double barrels upside down and it helps a bit but they have to be aligned straight up and down or they do wanna bind up from time to time. Mine never were worse than any other shock I’ve ran though. I have a couple sets of mofo oil shocks that won’t move at all!

[@soundmindtv2911]

@@2fmrc thanks for the long reply! I appreciate it. Got a day off and just getting myself frustrated with everything 😂 Shoulda just went outside with the stock truck instead 😎 I aporeciate you going through all these different parts and showing the issues that come up.

[@soundmindtv2911]

@@2fmrc ok, so I took them completely apart, chucked each part up in a drill, and polished them. Polished the shafts with 1200 grit wet/dry paper then tried to break the sharp edges on the "piston," then polished with scotch brite, still in the drill. Then did the plastic parts just with fine scotch brite only. Then mounted them as you suggested, upside down, only one o-ring on each pivot ball, and spacers to push them out and straighten them up a bit. They seem to work pretty well like that, just took time to get them into shape.

[@stpbasss3773]

I just got the rc4wd old man emu shocks for mine but when I went to install them I realized they dont come with screws to install them lol.

[@2fmrc]

Pancouver venguins yeah I think I used some extra hot racing screws I had with some spacers or something. I’d have to look at mine to remember.

[@forresterpaige7767]

Are the omes worth it ?

[@2fmrc]

@@forresterpaige7767 my opinions have changed a decent amount since this video. I’ve had way more time with all of the shock options and I feel like the Aluminum oil filled carismas are definitely the best for any rig needing a long shock. They are super smooth but are pretty long also. I use them on my tube chassis build and my 4ws rig. I really like the Aluminum cr24 shock on my Jeep and the old man emu running full droop (no springs) on my C10. That’s just what works best for me for each truck. A lot of it is personal preference. How much flex you want,shock placement,tire size etc. That’s what works best for me though! I really need to do an update to this video soon lol

[@williamstarr5915]

As one of the top spring engineers in the country this videos gets to me

[@2fmrc]

Lol I dont follow any rules. Whatever works for me!

[@2fmrc]

You should design us some decent shocks then!

[@ryanizzle54]

I am an engineer too. I was thinking the same thing about the springs.... but whatever works for this guy. If it was me, it would be over engineered where others would find it annoying.

[@ethankirkpatrick6039]

perhaps some 1/24 scale leaf springs?

[@2fmrc]

@@ethankirkpatrick6039 I’ve drove a couple 1/10 with leaf springs and they won’t go anywhere lol

[@silverzales1980]

Hey brother have you had a chance to check out the HR oil emulsion shocks? I haven’t used them but I did use the HR internal spring shocks like the old mans you have and they are ok..

[@2fmrc]

I’m running the Treal oil filled on my latest build. Basically the same as the HR ones. They are my favorite at the moment. They suck out of the pack but I swapped the springs they come with (way too firm) for some vlp springs off the double barrels and they are great now!

[@silverzales1980]

2FM RC I like the HR too and I put 20 million wt diff fluid in them just a dab

[@DraugrGrog]

0:45 raised my hand by accident

[@ptshyu2]

I’ve only used the stock shocks hr double barrel stock and hr and can easily say either of the double barrels are the way to go it keeps all the tires planted and out flex’s most

[@2fmrc]

Yeah I definitely need to update this video. I have a couple vids on the double barrels as well. Love them on most rigs. Not so much on my hard body though. Could’ve made them work but I prefer shorter shocks on it.

[@ptshyu2]

@@2fmrc I have them on my Betty and love them

[@Reecefpv]

Now hot racing has the telescopic shock kit to convert the original hot racing to a double barrel shock. I'm actually working on it right now lol

[@GrimJerr]

Just got my 1st set of RC Lions 43mm with the extended center tube. Haven't mounted them yet, I want to do some of my own testing to see if they are as good as I am expecting.

[@GrimJerr]

Running HR on my Deadbolt and Charisma on my Jeep, Going to I test them all on the Jeep which also has widened axles. Building a test course based on. The Land Rover test grounds, from some online pics I have found. So I have Stock, Charisma, Hot Racing, and RCLions to test.

[@Capcutedits210]

What size shocks should I get for my scx24 Jeep wrangler I don’t know what size the shocks are so I don’t know to get a 45mm or 51mm

[@soloshooter5806]

keep the tips and tricks going, great content.

[@ryanfredrickson832]

Do all of these shock options screw right on to a stock truck? I bought some aluminum oil filled that were supposed to be for 1/24 & 1/18 scale. The new shocks seem nice,I'm a newbie to the hobby, and not sure if its expected to modify or drill holes the truck to add aftermarket parts. Thanks for your time and your great mods.

[@2fmrc]

Some will screw straight on and some will need some spacers or something to keep the screw from popping through the shock eyelet. Shouldn’t really require any drilling or anything. I haven’t drilled any of mine. I did have to use some spacers and different screws on a set or two but most are pretty straight forward. Have you checked my video on the kinetic shock upgrade? They are a great option as well if looking for max flex.

[@ryanfredrickson832]

@@2fmrc I have seen your vid on the double barrel mod. I actually received my set in the mail yesterday. I can't wait to try them out. I think I'm Going to return these shocks I've bought. The eyelet/balls & screws are quite a bit larger than anything you showed in this video. They probably intended for an 18 scale and I'm not experienced enough to make them work. Seriously, thanks for all you content. I'm glued to the screen anytime I start one of your new posts👍

[@ryanfredrickson832]

One more question thats on this topic. I've heard you say you mount the top of shock to the chassis. I tried this and when I run it seems there is a click or a catch in the front drive line or shaft. Is this something you've experienced?

[@2fmrc]

@@ryanfredrickson832 is it all the time while they are mounted lower or just sometimes? Could be flexing too far? I’ve had a couple that did it a bit but it was all the time. Even before moving the shocks. The driveshaft tends to rub on the front triangular link. I normally do away with that link and 4 link it. That way it’s not rubbing. Could be what’s happening.

[@2fmrc]

@@ryanfredrickson832 are you on Facebook or anything? I can send you a pic of what I’m talking about if needed

[@662SSIPPI]

I'm going to try the front shocks off my losi mini b

[@joels6392]

We’re did you get that hilux cover from

[@mojavescalers4280]

What size are those big tires? And where can I get them Because right now I’m running the smaller Rc4wd Rok lok tires and I’m disappointed by their size

[@2fmrc]

Yeah the rok lox are way too small in my opinion. I have a video on tires also that show most of them and their size. Also just did a video recently on the new mudslingers! They are wicked!!!

[@mojavescalers4280]

@@2fmrc okay awesome!

[@bachirbattache2997]

Any other options, ones that can hold oil or grease and not huuuge??? Thank you 😊

[@2fmrc]

Bachir Battache I really like the oil filled carismas. They may be a little long for some applications but overall they are great! The cr24 aluminums are probably my favorite shock that don’t hold oil. The old man emus have really been great on my c10 as well. Powerhobby,treal, and hot racing aluminums are all the same and provide little advantages over stocks imo. They look cool tho lol

[@bgrimlan]

Hi Matt, just a fast question, I know that the Treal shocks are not in this video but I thought my question would be appropriate here since we are talking about shocks. Did you use the 20 million weight fluid in the Treal shocks on your MOFO Ugly chassis SCX24? Or did you used something else?

[@2fmrc]

Yeah most of the options that are preferred now wasn’t even available when I made this vid lol. I used some 20wt shock oil in them. I think they need a bit more or could possibly use a little thicker honestly but the truck runs great as is so I haven’t bothered with them!

[@bgrimlan]

@@2fmrc What would you use if you had the choice, since you mentioned it could be a little more heavier?

[@2fmrc]

@@bgrimlan probably just a 25 or 30. They really do great like they are. They feel a little on the light side when you work them by hand though

[@bgrimlan]

@@2fmrc Ok, thanks for the info. I really do appreciate your help, it saves me a lot of money.

[@2fmrc]

@@bgrimlan no prob! Hope it works well for ya!

[@crimsonchinification]

Kinetic makes a new stock shock upgrade "Double Barrel" upgrade kit available on eBay.

[@2fmrc]

Yeah they were going to send me a set to try out but I haven’t heard anything else from them. I’ve heard they are too long and the springs are super stiff

[@johnnycash7803]

They are amazing best shock for it IMO. You can put the stock scx springs on there if you want it softer an not jacked up. The travel/flex is amazing.

[@justinmetcalfe2669]

Double barrels come with 2 sets of springs, one stiffer and the vlp (very light pressure) which is what I run on my c10, crazy flex and they're not bouncy at all, using the vlp springs my truck will sit like running full droop while having springs still

[@SpektOne]

Great video man! Thanks for the review and information.

[@2fmrc]

SpektOne thanks for watching! I don’t know a lot but I have a few things I’ve tried and figured I would share my info lol

[@SpektOne]

@@2fmrc that's what it's all about! Keep on sharing bud!

[@ChiefRickyRC]

My goal was to have a sharp black C10 ✅. So I didn't buy the C10 lol. I wanted the modern Nitto tires and black wheels, so I got the yellow jeep. I also needed a lift and got the hot racing "oil"shocks using stiff springs. I got the lift and hate these shocks. They leaked out 90w like a open facet WTF!!! F YOU HOT RACING!!! There I said it for everyone else who got ripped off 10 bucks. Good video gosh dang it if I had seen this sooner... Anyway very nice channel and rc's!!! thank you for your videos

[@tannercarper7041]

Where did you get that Toyota body at?

[@2fmrc]

It’s a 1/20 Amt model kit body. A bit harder to find atm but still out there.

[@redleaderone8429]

But I just did a four wheel steer plugged into my Stock ESC And a toasted it I'm running the lizard is there a better receiver that I can use for the SCX 24?

[@PM-io4jv]

I want to turn my SCX 24 jeep into a monster truck. Which one will work best.

[@gilmo5994]

What kind of oil field they're coming?

[@sintan77]

hi, loving the videos, plenty of info. I have x3 of them - a betty, a C10 and a jeep, just wondering if u cud help to assist on my issue of having too much body twist on all of them.Do u also having this problem? changed the springs to a lot stiffer helps, but i dun like losing the flexes.

[@charlesboyle9980]

Power hobby shocks aren’t great but if you put the loose springs and a bit of grease they are pretty good

[@VetteWay2Fast]

Did u ever find a decent damping shock that works well on these guys? Looking to take some bounce out of the bronco

[@2fmrc]

I have a video on my bronco setup. Really like how it runs with that setup. It climbs lines that a lot of others can’t and that’s a bit tougher with the hard body bronco. Check it out if you get a chance. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpaQlH2EgJ5-Zs0

[@tapevans87]

Thanks for vid mate l have a stick C10 chev and I’m doing some upgrades and l feel I’d like more travel in the shocks but don’t really wanna trim the body. Can I achieve that with those charisma shocks in the stock mounting position? How did the shocks go you were waiting on? Thanks a lot

[@ConditionZero76]

what body is that? really nice

[@2fmrc]

The hard body yota? This is it if so. The price has really gone up on them lately. They were much cheaper when I got mine. amzn.to/3mDkznn

[@thingsofdoing4507]

Look for tiny rubber washers my 1/10 disfuzer's came with some there roundish an fit your shocks that an blue locktight will keep your leakage away

[@DustinWoloschuk]

well at the time of this video. you can't mounted the red cat sumo shocks... but they actually seem to be the best. did you ever mount them and try then out? going to watch your tire video now. just got my 1st scx 24 yesterday. got the C10 and I LOOOOOOOOOOVE it!!! gonna watch more of your vids before I do anything to it

[@2fmrc]

I really like the old man emu shocks at full droop on my C10 now. The cr24 shocks are great also. The best for major articulation would be the oil filled carismas. Definitely check out all of my vids. I’ve covered a lot since this vid! Thanks so much for watching and congrats on your 1st scx24!!!

[@tomcat5598]

Hello! How do you get the yota body on the frame? Where do I get a shell like that!

[@2fmrc]

The yota is from a 1/20 amt model kit I moved my esc into the cab area and placed magnets to mount the body. I have a video on how I mounted it if you wanna check it out.

[@arod19841984]

Have you tried Yeah Racing shocks?

[@2fmrc]

Not the internal sprung ones but the other aluminum ones are basically the same as hot racing,kyx and Treal versions. I need to update this video. So many Shock options out there now lol

[@n0klevrname]

Hey, I know this is kind of an old video so idk if you'll read this, but how did you go about stretching the deadbolt? I really like your longer wheelbase and I want to try and replicate it. Did you just use the stock links that came with the rtr?

[@jaredthompson8188]

Take links and drives haft from jeep one

[@smcarmel]

Got a link to the aluminum carisma shocks?

[@2fmrc]

Sam Carmel they are out of stock basically everywhere but I did manage to just order a set from this site. Never ordered from them before so hopefully I actually get them lol. Good luck! www.activepowersports.com/carisma-aluminum-oil-filled-shock-set-4-msa-1e-16087/

[@smcarmel]

2FM RC thanks, I tried. But they emailed me their back ordered. Wish it showed that when I ordered 😂

[@2fmrc]

Sam Carmel lol I hadn’t checked my email. Mine didn’t go through either 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@4digitShelby]

What links did you use to stretch the deadbolt? And what did you do for the drivetrain to account for the extra length?

[@michaelmurphy9778]

So will the charisma shocks bolt right up? Or do you have a video on how to?

[@justinaldrich692]

Man solid video! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@froghollowfarms]

Do you think the old man emu would help with the weight of a diecast body

[@2fmrc]

froghollowfarms I would think they definitely would do better than the stock shocks. They come with I think 3 different set of springs that are all different rates so there is definitely more adjustability in them than the stocks. I run mine with no springs on my C10 and have unfortunately mixed the springs that came with them in with about 20 others 🤦🏻‍♂️ so I’m not 100% sure which springs they even came with to be able to test them for you. I feel like they would work well for you though. What body are you running?

[@2fmrc]

@@phantomshtter yeah it’s hard to make a performer out of a die cast bodied truck!

[@CrawlTalkRun]

New subber, thanks for spending the money so I don't have to. I'll Look into the charisma ones. The SCX24 is the start of my channel. I love this thing. Just picked up a second and now a lc-18 (deadbolt is better imo)

[@jonnyjaywalk]

Just ordered some alloy carismas, wondering how you mounted them

[@Nivlong]

7:25 "Don't even know where they came from but they work." Hehe, such a familiar experience!

[@2fmrc]

Haha! Yeah I like when that happens but I’m also trying to figure out where it came from because I could possibly get more if I could just figure out where they came from lol

[@AlbertoNoys]

What's your final verdict about the old man emu ones?

[@2fmrc]

I really like them on my C10 running full droop. I honestly haven’t messed with them much as far as trying different setups with the springs. They have worked well enough for me on the C10 that I just left them as is. The only downfall to them imo is the body of them is a bit bigger so if trying to mount them to certain builds like a cage from shapeways the body of the shock really gets in the way.

[@henriisaacson41]

Have you ever tried the adjustable CR24 shocks?

[@midknightmist]

Sorry I missed the name of the shocks that where simulator to the charisma... It's also the same shock that flew off your workbench (link if possible) Get video keep up the great work..

[@2fmrc]

Those are actually off of a Redcat sumo 1/24. Looking at this video now I realize how badly I need to update it. The aluminum oil filled carisma is the best option for a long shock. The CR24 aluminum shocks are a great mod length shock and the old man emus are probably my favorite for a C10 build. I have experimented with these much more now and definitely have my favorites picked out lol

[@xxxxxx-rm2pn]

@@2fmrc You keep saying you like different things on the C10 ia that because of the way it looks or performance? I'm looking for straight performance from a shock upgrade so wondering what to get

[@2fmrc]

@@xxxxxx-rm2pn for my C10 I really like the old man emu shocks with no springs in them. Full droop setup. It does very well! I have 2 C10s now and on one of them I just have the powerhobby aluminums (bought to review) and I much prefer the old man emus on my other c10.

[@xxxxxx-rm2pn]

@@2fmrc So which shock do you recommend for all out performance if I'm doing a micro shark conversion?

[@2fmrc]

@@xxxxxx-rm2pn I prefer the oil filled carisma for all out performance/flex. Both my rum runner and 4ws builds have them. I’m hopefully going to be updating my shock video in the nex wk or so. Waiting on a new set to try!

[@AstorrAS]

Good vid

[@jakebewhipping]

Where did you get the Toyota body?

[@2fmrc]

Jake Dean it’s from an AMT 1/20 model kit. Most of the 1/20 kits fit the scx24 well.

[@DarkKent]

Perfect vid. Been debating on the emus. And you saved me lol. Most people trail with a half crawl set up. I actually love the crawl so I like the most travel. Brought them HR shock and just got them sitting. Hate them for how I ride. I'm noticing the carisman has the most travel. Is that true? That's all I need. Once again great vid. Waiting for the tire one. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@2fmrc]

Thanks so much! I am glad the vid may have helped you a bit. I am hearing the hobby plus cr24 shocks are really good also as far as travel goes. I will be ordering a set today or tomorrow probably lol. I know the carismas have been working great for me but if there is something better or close I wanna give it a try! Thanks again for watching and as for now I would recommend the carisma but you may wanna check out the cr24s also. Or give it about a wk and I’ll let ya know how they are 😂

[@2fmrc]

Thanks so much! I am glad the vid may have helped you a bit. I am hearing the hobby plus cr24 shocks are really good also as far as travel goes. I will be ordering a set today or tomorrow probably lol. I know the carismas have been working great for me but if there is something better or close I wanna give it a try! Thanks again for watching and as for now I would recommend the carisma but you may wanna check out the cr24s also. Or give it about a wk and I’ll let ya know how they are 😂

[@kristamercedes3723]

Whare did ya get the Yota body?

[@2fmrc]

It’s from a 1/20 Amt model truck kit. www.ebay.com/itm/392127137836

[@SaSpursFan]

New to the hobby here. Are there any oil filled shocks you could buy?

[@2fmrc]

The only oil filled at this scale are the aluminum Carisma shocks. I have 2 sets of them now. I’m going to try to update this video soon. The only problem with the oil filled carisma is they usually always end up leaking. Just too small to hold oil well. They are still a really good shock though!

[@aledskaMTB]

@@2fmrc could you run them without oil?

[@2fmrc]

@@aledskaMTB yeah you can

[@tiredofinsanity]

Did you ever get a chance to try the redcat sumo shocks? Looks interesting 😎

[@2fmrc]

No I’ve since started mostly using the aluminum oil filled carismas on any rig that I’m needing max flex on and the aluminum cr24s on some of the others like my jeep.

[@tiredofinsanity]

@@2fmrc Im looking at carismas but I don't see which ones I'm sposed to get. Gt24b?

[@tiredofinsanity]

Looks like any good.shocks are out of stock...damned 24 scale...I'm gonna get a orlandoo hunter buggy....that should be way easier to find stuff for🙄😂

[@2fmrc]

@@tiredofinsanity lol just don’t get the 1/32 orlandoo. They are SOOOO tiny! Can’t do anything lol

[@tiredofinsanity]

@@2fmrc that's exactly the one I was talking about! I actually want one... just worried when parts actually show up you still have to look for them in the box🧐

[@terrywendt1071]

Dude look at the springs in a ball point pen . Old man said it , 40 yrs ago yep .

[@2fmrc]

Yeah that’s became real popular here lately with the Capra shocks. Everyone does the “pen spring mod” on those lol

[@maxpane657]

An ideal video, thank you sir.

[@2fmrc]

Colin Dejong thank you for watching and commenting! I enjoy the feedback and interaction with other rc friends! I finally received the aluminum oil carismas today and ordered a set of cr-24s that others had recommended so maybe I’ll do a part 2!

[@maxpane657]

@@2fmrc yes please! i was hoping for a look at the aluminium ones. Ill definitely pick myself up some if they are a solid set of shocks.

[@2fmrc]

Colin Dejong I got my aluminum carismas today so if nothing else I’ll try to get them on one of the trucks in the next day or so and get a feel for them and let you know what I think of them. I didn’t even get a chance to open them today. Work sucked lol

[@dadada435]

Thank you. Subbed instantly:-)

[@2fmrc]

Thanks so much! Let me know if you need anything!

[@dadada435]

@@2fmrc Thank you again. I live in Germany, where you can struggle to get nice parts, even without pandemic. I wanted to order the HR or RC4WD shocks from overseas but I found these Carisma in stock in Germany. 👍

[@2fmrc]

@@dadada435 nice! They are sometimes hard to find so you did good lol

[@mikelim5987]

Subscribed!!!

[@2fmrc]

Mike Lim thanks so much! I appreciate every single view and subscriber. Anything in particular you’re wanting to see in future vids?

[@VetteWay2Fast]

You’ll like the metal charismas. You’ll need longer screws to get them to work tho, I went to ace hardware and got the same size screw as the stock screws but longer.

[@2fmrc]

VetteWay2Fast yeah I actually used some long Hot Racing screws I had sitting from one of the upgrades I did. I had to throw a washer on them to keep them from pulling through the ball stud but they worked pretty well. Loving the aluminum carismas. I also have a set of the hobby plus cr-24s I need to mount up and see how they do. May make a part 2 video lol

[@dirtrider88]

5:57 your struggling, just move the shock over in the jaws to flat section.

[@earthonemason]

you aren't wrong about buying more of them late haha

[@timperkins716]

Great video!! Saved me from wasting some money lol. Just curious to know where you got that Toyota pick up body & how you mounted it 🤔

[@2fmrc]

tim perkins I actually have a video on mounting that body as well! It’s a body from a 1/20 model kit. Pretty simple to mount up as well. Love my Yota! Just search Toyota Hard Body On The SCX24! How To Mount! Plus A Huge Crawling Mod!

[@timperkins716]

2FM RC awesome! I’ll check it out, I’m a huge Toyota fan👌 ..I’ve also been wondering if anyone’s tried to mount the Kyosho mini z 4runner body on the scx24, or if it’ll even fit! I might just buy one of their body kits just to test it out. Nothing beats a 1st gen 4runner 🤘

[@2fmrc]

tim perkins yeah I’ve almost bought that mini z so many times just because it looks so good! I don’t think it would be nearly as capable and I’m not really a fan of the aaa batteries so that’s the only reason I haven’t yet lol

[@timperkins716]

2FM RC haha same here! But I was looking over a lot of reviews and a lot of people were saying it’s pretty much just for looks, and you’d be better off with a scx24. I just ordered the body kit for it off eBay tho, along with some of those magnets, Hopefully I’ll be able to make it work!🤞

[@2fmrc]

tim perkins heck yeah! Let me know how it turns out! You on Facebook? Check out my page there if so. It’s 2FMRC there also. That way maybe you can send me a pic when you get it mounted up!!

[@genericytaccount93]

They bind/rub so hard in my c10 that it affects how they actually work.

[@2fmrc]

Which ones?

[@genericytaccount93]

@@2fmrc sorry. Cr24s

[@genericytaccount93]

Stock red ones

[@2fmrc]

@@genericytaccount93 hmmm I’ve never ran them on my C10 so I’m not sure. They are great on my Jeep!

[@2fmrc]

@@genericytaccount93 id try putting a spacer behind where they mount or something. My oil filled carismas rub on my rum runner tube chassis and puts the screw inside (shock shaft) in a bind but if I space them out away from the chassis a bit it takes the bind out of them.

[@bryonsparkman1386]

I find the stock shocks without springs lol best so far

[@2fmrc]

They work lol. I really like the old man emu with no shocks for any droop setup. They are just a little longer than stocks. I prefer the oil filled aluminum carismas for any of my rigs that I want max flex. They are quite a bit longer though so they don’t fit all rigs well.

[@bryonsparkman1386]

@@2fmrc guy at my local hobby town is running something like the emu could actually be the emu but there chrome and no springs i thought about the hot racing for the looks and no springs or some super weak ones for looks

[@2fmrc]

@@bryonsparkman1386 it’s crazy how they do with no springs. I run the old man emu with no springs on my C10 now and love them. My latest build actually probably ran best with no front shocks at all! I put some on just because I like the look of a shock but I really should just run some limit straps or something lol

[@bryonsparkman1386]

@@2fmrc I was just thinking of little scale micro limit straps

[@2fmrc]

@@bryonsparkman1386 I think they would work very well!

[@rgb_goblin6226]

You can say ¨how many deadbolts does a man need¨ but the truth is, you can not have anough deadbolts. Simple as that :)

[@YOOPDLRC]

Great 👍😊👍

[@samwestenskow]

I would get the Jeep but I don't love Jeeps.

[@2fmrc]

Im not a huge Jeep fan just because so many people have them now lol

[@samwestenskow]

@@2fmrc I used to really want a Jeep but everyone seems to want Jeeps so I got into old Land Rovers and I ended up buying a 73’ Series III which I absolutely love.

[@2fmrc]

@@samwestenskow yeah when everyone and their brother started getting Jeep’s it pretty much ruined them for me lol

[@thingsofdoing4507]

Heads up all the vehicles drive the same it's the operator that needs to be upgraded ( not you dude the rest of them ) lol

[@2fmrc]

Haha! That has a lot to do with it sometimes. Especially when I’m driving! They do drive a little different depending on version though. In my opinion the B17 Betty drives the best straight out of the box but it’s basically just a deadbolt with better wheels and tires lol

[@crimsonchinification]

If you run the Kinetic double barrel setup they have a new kit that addresses the shock unloading that has been noted on some setups kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWiopH2QnZZ-a7M Crawling and climbing ....Dial it in!! Rock on !!

[@2fmrc]

Yeah they sent me those awhile back. I’m actually working on installing them today lol

[@redleaderone8429]

Avoid the internal spring shocks if you want to crawl.And stay sane

[@2fmrc]

Yeah I hate them for 1/24s. At the time I made this video there were literally 2 options for the Scx24 😆. I don’t mind the desert lizards for 1/10 though when set up correctly and they are internal.

[@il_DonGelato]

Interesting but way to long