Best SCX24 Shock? Kinetic Double Barrel Shock Upgrade Test!

[@bakedtoperfection]

Thank you so much for the props on the quality, I try my absolute best to make quality parts for our community. I really appreciate it, this video made my day.

[@2fmrc]

I give props where they are due! We really appreciate you taking the time to create new stuff that we WANT and NEED! Instead of what a lot of companies do and push out something that’s been rebranded and really has no performance gain. Just looks pretty with their name on it lol. Thanks again!

[@LargeeeScaleLife]

Man I really want to say to these hopefully you get some more going soon

[@smallcrawlrc8250]

Thanks for making these, they really do make a performance upgrade.

[@EQ541]

These are highly desired:). Please mass produce:)

[@MelbourneExclusive0]

Do you have an IG?

[@wrhythm]

Thanks for testing out all the different aftermarket parts for the scx24. It's an amazing platform that performs really well.

[@2fmrc]

Yes it is! Really love these little thing!

[@andyoverbey1909]

ordered a set last night. finally found them in stock. pretty excited to get them installed. Thanks for a great informational video series on the scx24. keep up the good work.

[@stevewatts3502]

Shocking and absorbing. Oh God... don't worry I'll never comment again, lol.

[@2fmrc]

No way! Keep em coming 😂

[@TheSpecializedfsr]

Coolest mini crawler I’ve seen. Inspires me to build a rock bouncer. Those rims and tires look so sick.

[@annabanna666]

man could we please see it on the most stock c10 u have please

[@2fmrc]

Yes I plan on doing that soon! As well as on a few other more stock trucks and my hard body yota!

[@fishnfreak04]

Thad be mint

[@smallcrawlrc8250]

Just installed on a bolt in the stock position front and rear. Used the vlp springs. Ran it on the backyard course just now and like Matt shows in the vid, descending just got a whole lot better. Second, gaps and holes that used to tip me over now get ur tire "pushed" into them for some traction. It would be nice if you could dial in the preload ala the HR shocks but now I'm just being picky. I run no foam Patagonias and think I might have to put at least 1/2 foams back in cuz they push that much into the rock, also thinking of trying the vl springs in the rear. I've spent way too much on 24's but feel this upgrade is worth it.

[@BlvlWmpower]

Total Class 2 micro. Glad I found these shocks.

[@motododo4626]

Also the shock shaft is a hex head bolt. Use an Allen wrench to hold her still that's what I did.

[@kreaturr]

Good video, man. I'm certainly liking these shocks. Glad you got the video out! I'm running the VLP springs, too, but the ride height is good. As for the stock shocks, you can remove the "top" of it -- and use a 1.3mm / 0.050 driver to hold it steady to remove the bottom rather than your fancy shock shaft tool (or pliers).

[@2fmrc]

Yeah I should’ve mentioned that with the shaft but I’ve been working on my 1/10 stuff a lot lately and just habit to grab the shock pliers lol

[@mikeecasarez4471]

Ordered mine a week ago. Shipping says out for delivery! I can't wait!! I have the jeep. I've only had it a couple weeks and I've replaced/upgraded so much already. But still not done lol

[@rccmrccrawlermods4517]

Thanks for the comparison... I have been wanting to see other options for my shocks!

[@skipmiller8309]

Those are awesome shocks...very clever and simple. Love the increased travel!! Had a thought...Do you think it would be possible to use stock shock tube with the external threaded ring. Drill out where the shock shaft passes through to accept the smaller brass piece inside for the telescope feature. This way you have best of both worlds. You get the extended travel and you have the threaded collar to adjust your preload. Thanks for another great video!

[@2fmrc]

You probably could but honestly I’d just wait for their next version of these and use some hot racing shocks with the threaded collar 😉

[@skipmiller8309]

@@2fmrc Sounds like you have some insider information about what's next!.....LOL....Thanks!

[@rickgranados7844]

Thanks for all your tips. I have learned so much from you.

[@2fmrc]

Thanks so much for checking out the channel! Really appreciate it. Let me know if I can help with anything!

[@The96civicrider]

I just ordered these because of your video.. thanks for the awesome video, also getting some good ideas from your course

[@Chretze]

the shock shaft can be held fast with the included alan key (or however you spell that in english). You unscrew the cap of the shock first and then you can stick the key right in instead of scratching up the shaft by holding it with pliers like you did lmao

[@2fmrc]

Yeah I realized that after making the vid. Been messing with 1/10 shocks and the shock tool is the way to go with them. It don’t scratch them up anyhow so no biggie lol

[@joshc6080]

I have seen these on ebay and have been waiting for someone to put their hands on them. I am not happy with the cr-24 or the carisma shocks... I will be ordering these shocks! Thanks for the update

[@2fmrc]

Sweet! So far I really like them compared to any of my others. Simple but work. No oil (that leaks) to mess with like the carismas!

[@ambaradan66]

SCX24's Shocks option of the year

[@joshc6080]

@@2fmrc I have a message out to hot racing to see about a 4ws +4 stub axle kit. Hopefully they can make it happen

[@2fmrc]

@@joshc6080 heck yeah! If they’d just keep the +4mm axles in stock I’d be happy lol. Be nice to have the option to select a 4 axles as front axles though! Instead of having to buy 2 packs

[@joshc6080]

@@2fmrc have to have rear steer! Best upgrade on my list

[@jamesterry9561]

Hey Matt I know they seem to compress fine now but a thought for the future would be throw a little graphite in those double barrel shocks to keep them smooth and cut down on friction between the inner and outer shock housings.

[@2fmrc]

Sounds like a good idea to me! Especially once they start getting a little dirt and debris in them. I could see pulling them apart every now and then for a good cleaning and lube job lol

[@tiredofinsanity]

Glad I had already ordered a set of these...now I kind of wish I didn't get any carismas..oh well...I'll find a spot for em. Good vid as usual!

[@2fmrc]

Yeah I have a feeling these are gonna be hard to come by for awhile! Demand is gonna be high as word gets out on them lol

[@tiredofinsanity]

@@2fmrc funny thing is I was trying to make something similar before I found these out of pen pieces. I used the plastic piece on the inside. I can send u some pics it worked but I didn't have longer springs like they have.

[@tiredofinsanity]

@@2fmrc I jumped on and bought another set. Was 8 left...then five....now 0😂 wonder why the sudden rush? You ought to get in touch with them and have them look at your channel man.

[@GeezerGramps]

Have you had any issues with them binding? The set I have the brass tube binds in the aluminum tube. I’ve had the Jeep & the Betty both do it & both are stock.

[@OmaRN1995]

Just installed mine on the c10, binding aswell only on 2 shocks however

[@jefferybrown1889]

That thing is sick

[@ambaradan66]

Awesome Rig Dude. These shocks are an amazing solution.

[@2fmrc]

Thanks! I absolutely love these shocks on this rig and feel like they will fit all of my trucks very well. Can’t wait to try them on a few others!

[@ambaradan66]

@@2fmrc If you'll replace all of your rigs shocks with these, they might be out of stock for some time ! :D)

[@2fmrc]

@@ambaradan66 haha!! I don’t have that much money so no worries for awhile! Better grab them up lol

[@ambaradan66]

@@2fmrc betcha i will

[@mentula3784]

One year later what's your opinion on these? I'm currently looking at shocks yet again and these look pretty damn good to me. Do they need to be on a custom chassis or would a simple mount position change be enough to get the travel? Love the vid, almost bought some carisma's before watching this

[@2fmrc]

Honestly I never use them. They work if you wanna run limit straps but I’m just not a fan of that. I honestly prefer a shorter shock myself. My favorite are the treal oil filled but they haven’t been available for a good while now. They are a bit longer than stock but oil filled and super smooth. I run the MofoRC oil filled on a few rigs and they are ok but not as good as the treal imo. They seem to bind now and then where my treals never bind.

[@petechipps9770]

Thanks Matt. Where can we find the clear Atlas body. I’ve looked around and can’t find it

[@injest100]

Great video! Thank you so much. I clicked on the link for the shocks but they were not there. Do you where else I could find them?

[@2fmrc]

Sorry I just now seen this. You just gotta keep an eye on their eBay. That’s the only place they sell them at the moment.

[@GeezerGramps]

I looked at those but just couldn’t pull the $32 trigger. I would like to see them on a close to stock Deadbolt, Jeep, or C10. Plus your opinion on such. Thanks for another great informative video.

[@2fmrc]

I’m actually going to test them on one soon. My father in law has a deadbolt (that he leaves at my house) that is all stock except some wheels/tires and weights. Also wanna put them on my c10 and Jeep eventually. Just didn’t have room in this vid and then I had a water line break in my basement so I’ve been dealing with that mess lately 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@GeezerGramps]

@@2fmrc cool I’ll be watching for it when you get the time. In my old house the sump pump would quit & fill the basement with water. Not a fun job, good luck hope it isn’t to much of a pain. So do you think they are worth $32? I’m thinking $25 is more like it.

[@2fmrc]

@@GeezerGramps honestly after paying around the same price for the aluminum carismas they are definitely worth the $32 to me but I could see also offering them a bit cheaper. The thing for companies like that is they have so much R&D for an item like this. I’m sure they can make them fairly cheap but they have to make up some of the money and time they invested into creating the product. I know you know this but that’s just how I look at it. I’d rather pay a bit more and them continue creating cool stuff like this than to pay less and them not make enough money to continue their work. I’m just really glad there is a company out there making new bolt on performance upgrades vs just slapping their name on someone else’s work that literally does us NO good for performance but makes them a quick buck 🤷🏻‍♂️. I mean how many different versions of one Shock can be made? There are 3 different companies selling the aluminum “hot racing” shock and they are basically a shiny version of the stocks that barely give us any benefit other than looks. They sell those for $25-30 and they are a copy of a copy that is basically a copy of the stocks in aluminum lol. Sorry for the long response and not saying you’re wrong. That’s just how I justify spending my $32 on them 😂

[@GeezerGramps]

@@2fmrc I agree we should be supporting the small companies that are making cool stuff for the SCX24. As you said this will encourage them to come up with other things too. I didn't think about the HR/Rebrand shocks being $25 or so and not offering anything other than looks. I'll bet Purple Extreme would work well on the Kinetic shocks. It goes on wet then dries. It's marketed for bike chains. I've been using it for several years on all the suspension parts of my crawlers. Should keep the brass & aluminum slipping & sliding. Thanks for the insight on the Kinetic shocks.

[@GeezerGramps]

After watching the video I just ordered a set to try out. Had to wait for them to get back in stock. I've got a funny feeling that this is going to cost me more than $33 before it's all over.

[@timwegman5776]

Nice! I have never seen that body/cage before. I wanted to go "rock bouncer" and went with the injora metal chassis. I haven't put it together yet I am wating on parts I'm also upgrading from the barrage motor to the furitek brushless system with the lizard pro. I have the C10 that I purchased to large tires on "64mm" but the tires are the best ever so I'm sticking with them and just upgrading everything else to match so I'm going rock bouncer style. I kinda wish I would of known about that body cuz that is more what I was looking to do. Hhhmm anyway I think I'll like want I got I just can't wait for it all to show up..tik tok tik tok right lol thanks for the video man

[@GearDownCrawlerz]

Hello. Great work. What is the wheelbase on that rig

[@2fmrc]

Thanks! It’s around 161 or so from center to center/front to back wheels. I made custom links for it to stretch it out a bit.

[@motododo4626]

Just got mine in and thankfully mine fit perfect no sanding. Hot racing quality control is a little sketchy I guess.

[@unclesilsrc4x4more26]

I purchased carisma shocks not knowing i had to drill bigger holes to mount , i am trying to modify a mount of some sort so i can use the small screws

[@2fmrc]

I never drilled any larger holes for mine. Just used some spacers on some longer screws. Stock diameter though

[@SaltyBob355]

Damn, I was gonna order these today. Then this video came out. Hoping they can crank out more soon.

[@stefanobenland5304]

Great video

[@2fmrc]

Thanks so much!

[@chevymanbilly5698]

Ur indoor course is awesome can u do a full view of ur course and maybe how u built it and ur lit scx24 are awesome me and my son just got a couple and wanting to build us a course also

[@2fmrc]

Yeah I need to do a full run on the course sometime and kinda show all of it. I do have a couple videos on the channel showing how I built the 1st section. Didn’t do a how to ok the 2nd section but I did it the same way. Just added a couple new features. That’s awesome your son is into them as well! Nothing better than having the kids run with ya

[@RCAdventuresAmsterdam]

Great rig! looks awesome and rides great too. How did you add a rear steering servo? can you put a link to the parts please? thanks!

[@2fmrc]

Really the only parts you need are another front axle assembly and a servo. I cover several different ways to add 4ws in another video including using the stock transmitter! Check it out sometime if you get a chance. It’s titled Easily 4ws any scx24! Here’s the parts needed for the install. Scx24 front axle assembly www.ebay.com/itm/Axial-Racing-31609-SCX24-Front-Axle-Assembled-/133588943066?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292 Savox servo 0255 Savox SH-0255MG Micro Metal Gear Digital Servo www.amazon.com/dp/B004WC4JAO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_t80YFbZBJ1D5E Servo extension cable Haobase 10 Pcs Remote Control Female to Male Servo Extension Cable Wire www.amazon.com/dp/B01DLXG83A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_j90YFbEYSKYNE

[@RCAdventuresAmsterdam]

@@2fmrc Thanks a lot for sharing the parts information! will check out your other video as well and subscribed! :)

[@2fmrc]

@@RCAdventuresAmsterdam thanks so much! Let me know if you need help with anything!

[@bachirbattache2997]

Not happy at all with the too tall Carisma shocks, i ordred those that seem really good, genius idea 👍 now we need the first barrel to hold oil and this would be the perfection !!!!!

[@shug97]

Absolutely loving your channel. Great to see you pushing boundaries with the tiny tiny trucks. Did you run the Carisma shocks with grease instead of oil at all? Cheers fella👍

[@2fmrc]

Glad you’re enjoying the channel!!! Really appreciate ya watching. I haven’t ran the carismas with grease because until lately I really hadn’t had much trouble with the oil. I told someone that I hadn’t had much trouble with them leaking and of course they start leaking 😂. The grease or slime would probably be a good idea honestly. These things are just so small I think it’s hard to get a good enough seal for oil but they would probably hold the grease well. May have to try that soon!

[@HankLikesItDank]

Love your videos man!! Thanks so much. Do you know a good bolt on set of high clearance links for the c10? Thanks

[@Vorgto]

I've got a set on my C10, and a set on the way for my Deadbolt. They're super good! LVP unless you're over 400g imho, I run vlp on my 342g C10 and they're perfect. (Also, that shaft is a hex screw, uncap the top, and unscrew them. No chance to mess anything up.)

[@2fmrc]

Yeah I should’ve put that in the vid. I’ve been working on my 1/10 shocks so much lately that it’s just natural to grab the shaft tool lol. I have several sets of these shocks & some other goodies from kinetic on the way 😉. Really loving their products and their customer service!

[@Vorgto]

@@2fmrc yeah, they've become my favorite source of parts. Sadly my truck really out crawls my friends trucks now.

[@DRockDreamin]

Just ordered mine yesterday. Hopefully they get the articulation Im looking for

[@2fmrc]

They are definitely what I was looking for on this rig. Hopefully I can get a chance to try them on a few others soon!

[@darrelllivingston5554]

Where can I get some of them at

[@DRockDreamin]

@@darrelllivingston5554 EBay

[@2fmrc]

@@darrelllivingston5554 I posted a link in the description but they’ve been out of stock ever since the video went up. eBay is where they sell though

[@Vorgto]

@@darrelllivingston5554 they're on eBay again kenetic-kms could be sold out again, they're hot.

[@lamb-slayer1372]

That bouncer is awesome!! What tyres and wheels are you running?

[@2fmrc]

I’m running the rc4wd competition beadlocks with rc4wd mudslingers on it. The mudslingers are definitely the best tire in my opinion. They are bigger tho

[@LargeeeScaleLife]

Definitely I’m going to order a set of these when they become available again

[@charlieturner3099]

Ran across this - 1 year later! Any updates? Still a fave or has the market caught up and the newest offerings are much the same tech?

[@2fmrc]

Yeah back when I made this there were only a couple options for shocks. Now there are tons! I still use them in the rear sometimes for more flex but mostly use a long travel oil filled or an aluminum carisma now.

[@charlieturner3099]

@@2fmrc Well - I ordered a conversion, so I'll let you know how it goes! Thanks.

[@Ryanwilt444]

Hey I really love the videos. You should do an ultimate bouncer build start to finish, with quad steering. It would be awesome

[@rickgranados7844]

Just ordered a set for Betty. I like the low sit and extension. Also great that can reuse the stock parts to function and mount.

[@2fmrc]

Heck yeah! Let me know how you like them!

[@smallscalemotoring]

No need for shock pliers - the top of the shock shaft has a hex head on it. 👍

[@boost_is_happiness6011]

Do they not make them anymore? I see their springs but not the double barrel shock.

[@bradyjensen2079]

Hello, I want to know where you trimmed your green c10 body? I have the same truck and stamped steel wheels(flipped to make them wider) and i have major body rub. could you show me where you cut yours? does yours have a lot of body rub still?

[@2fmrc]

I actually haven’t cut anything on mine. I don’t use it for a major performer really so I just kinda deal with it. I trimmed a tiny piece when I pulled the front bumper off but that’s it. My buddy is running the mudslingers on his c10 and he’s basically cut the body in half with all the cutting his did lol

[@drunkenfarmerjohn42]

I'm over in Evansville. Where do you crawl in the area?

[@2fmrc]

Mostly around Nolin Dam area in Ky. Be a bit of a trip but you should definitely come run with us sometime!

[@drunkenfarmerjohn42]

@@2fmrc normally I'm out of Auburndale, but quarantine got me like.

[@crawlingnationrc4233]

Soooo cool mate 😃😃😃

[@danielemulazzi1615]

Woww... fantastico...4ws e double shock ... spettacolare... ciao dall'Italia

[@motododo4626]

Yeah I've been eyeballing them. I talked to kinetic support and they said hot racing double barrels are 2 weeks out already in production!

[@2fmrc]

Yep I heard the same!

[@motododo4626]

@@2fmrc I cant wait man that's some killer travel what a great idea why has no crawler company made these?!?!?

[@Houleigan]

Now I want to build a custom SCX24! That is awesome rig! well done build! Link for shocks?

[@2fmrc]

Thank ya! Hopefully the link is in the description. They go in and out of stock now and then but I linked their eBay store also so you can keep an eye out if the link is no good for the Shock themselves.

[@Houleigan]

@@2fmrc I found them! thanks!

[@justinhetricck6197]

Where did you get that awesome tube chassis?

[@2fmrc]

Shapeways.com has several different ones. Just search scx24!

[@justinhetricck6197]

@@2fmrc Thank you very much.

[@2fmrc]

@@justinhetricck6197 anytime!

[@scottperry5454]

Can you do a video explaining where pr how you got the bouncer cage? Maybe a review on what you like and dont like about it please.

[@2fmrc]

Yeah I need to do that. I’ll try to make a short vid on that soon. Thanks for the request!

[@scottperry5454]

@@2fmrc Awesome! I just realized you order from my local shop too. I'm up here in Louisville 😀

[@2fmrc]

@@scottperry5454 oh man!!! What shop? We gotta plan a crawl sometime!

[@scottperry5454]

@@2fmrc Scale Reproduction. Definitely should go out crawling. I dont know many places though as I have only been here for about 3 years. Building a 4ft x 8ft indoor micro coarse right now

[@2fmrc]

@@scottperry5454 that’s awesome!!! I go to sri all the time lol. I work in Louisville but live an hour south. So when I’m able to get over there from work I do. I’m hoping to start building about the same size course soon myself. Adding on to what I have hopefully! I’m actually going crawling tomorrow if you aren’t into anything lol

[@wingmangaming2043]

I think hot racing has a upgrade option for their shocks to make them Dubble barreled

[@2fmrc]

Yeah several people copied this once they were around for a bit. Tons of options now. Hot racing,mofo Rc etc all have some double barrels now. I honestly rarely run them anymore. They still work great on this orange rig but that’s the only thing I use them on anymore.

[@hobbykinghorton6201]

Do you know anywhere else selling those shock? It's sold out on the link ? And can you get them in any other scale sizes?

[@2fmrc]

Sorry I just now seen this. They only sell on eBay at the moment & I think they only make 1/24 stuff.

[@furyss1tv184]

Can't find any at the moment.dang!

[@2fmrc]

Yeah they are hard to come by. I followed their eBay store so I would get notifications when they post items for sale.

[@paulmiller7767]

Hi Matt, you probably covered this before but, what are tires on this rig?

[@2fmrc]

Those are the rc4wd mudslingers. Best tires imo. They are big but if they fit you’ll love them lol

[@paulmiller7767]

@@2fmrc probably going to have to hack the crap out out of that beautiful c10 body but I guess I'm more function over form. Almost unfortunate that scx24s are so popular because everything aftermarket is out of stock. Thank you good sir.

[@2fmrc]

@@paulmiller7767 yeah I think a couple other companies are starting to notice the demand for 1/24 stuff now. I feel like we will see a lot of new stuff for these things coming soon! I know proline is jumping on board with bodies and I’d almost bet if they are gonna do that they’ll jump on board with some tires etc. Idk but that’s my guess. My C10s are both good performers but I also keep them looking more original. I haven’t cut anything on them besides a small area where I pulled the bumper. I use my caged trucks for max performance lol

[@paulmiller7767]

@@2fmrc it seems by the time you post something awesome it sells out before i can get it. We all just have to be patient. Luckily a friend of mine is is 3D printing stuff for our scx24 collection. I should follow your lead and get more than one.

[@tiredofinsanity]

Mine are bouncier than I expected on the jk. Haven't put em on the buggy yet.

[@AlbertoNoys]

Damn, can't find a link to buy these, Kinetic doesn't appear to sell these anymore?

[@2fmrc]

Yeah they still pop up on eBay from time to time. They sell out as soon as they post usually. I followed their store and usually get notifications when they post stuff. Easiest way to pick up a set. I haven’t tried to get any in a long while though.

[@LowGainElectronics]

I would love to build this rig exactly. Super awesome!

[@2fmrc]

It’s definitely a fun little beast!

[@raptor3291]

17:52 thats why i only own 1 lol great review man🤘definitely getting these eventually!

[@peregrineflow7354]

EXCELLENT!

[@matthewfojtik994]

It looks like you used foam for you course, I used chicken wire, a tarp, and cement and it made it super grippy and it doesn’t get torn up, works very well

[@2fmrc]

Sweet! Yeah it’s mostly cardboard boxes and stuff with spray foam over that. A layer of grout sprinkled on to give it the rock look and feel. Painted a bit and then a layer of clear flex seal on top to seal it all. It’s held together really well! Getting some spots I need to patch now but it’s been ran on for hours and hours by many many people at this point lol. I’m to the point I’m probably gonna start over on a new one soon just because we’ve ran this one to death lol

[@paulettesaunders6003]

Not long ago you made a video about a New Super Swamper that are larger than the rest can u get me the band name or size to know there the rite ones ,How have those been working for You?

[@BurgerurgerFPV]

I tried ordering these but they are out😭 i did however buy some treal beadlock wheels and their +5mm wheel extensions, i also i have the hot racing +4mm axil extension on back order so i wonder if i can use both the +4 and +5 mm extensions 😂 that would be crazy stable

[@2fmrc]

Yep! I’m running both on my silver 4ws rig. Mil stone wideners and hot racing +4mm axles. It’s crazy!

[@BurgerurgerFPV]

Haha can’t wait to try it out but who knows when the hot racing stuff will be back in stock🤦🏼‍♂️ I’ve been waiting for a month already. Good thing these treal parts can be bought on amazon and delivered in less than a week

[@2fmrc]

@@BurgerurgerFPV check eBay! They had them yesterday I think it was

[@2fmrc]

@@BurgerurgerFPV I ordered 2 sets last wk and got them today.

[@BurgerurgerFPV]

Awesome i just canceled my order for the aluminum links and +4mm axle and bought them through eBay😂 says it’s arriving Friday 🔥, any links to the barrage motors, steel drive shaft, and steering rod?

[@inthedogghouse86]

Love the body. What is it great video

[@caseyroorda4944]

You should get some HR brass wheels and try them on the goat beacause each wheel weighs 40g

[@2fmrc]

Yeah I’ve really tried to keep the weight down on this one because it don’t have all that much power running the two small motors for the dig setup. The only added weight it has to it is some treal brass c hubs in the front and that’s just because they were already installed on the axle I used for the rear so I swapped them to the front lol

[@caseyroorda4944]

@@2fmrc I am thinking about getting brass wheel, do you think it would be better to get just the weights that go inside the wheel?

[@2fmrc]

@@caseyroorda4944 honestly I do. I’m not much on the look of the brass wheels so you can get a really good looking wheel and add some mil stones or fullsendrc weights to those and have the best of both worlds. Plus it’s adjustable. I run just weight in the front in a couple of my rigs so it allows you to do that as well. I don’t think a ton of weight is really necessary on most of these. Just a little down low. My yota is probably my heaviest (possibly 2nd to my silver 4ws rig) but I basically added a lot of weight low on it to help out with the hard body weight.

[@caseyroorda4944]

@@2fmrc Ok thanks that helps alot.

[@WoodsUnknown]

Take the the original springs and stretch them to twice the length then put it back together enjoy.

[@2fmrc]

A lot of people are doing that but the vlp springs I have are some of the very 1st ones and I think they are slightly different because they have been great. Kinetic was’nt able to get the vlp springs for a bit and when they started getting them again I feel like they were slightly different because people still didn’t like them. Mine sit with a good amount of droop on the vlp springs where I see others looking like they don’t settle at all.

[@WoodsUnknown]

@@2fmrc where can I get a rig like yours send me a link please

[@2fmrc]

@@WoodsUnknown it’s the rum runner chassis from shapeways. Here’s the link www.shapeways.com/product/JHEYW3TJW/rum-runner-scx24

[@kravenkrawlhobby5438]

Dude that is sick brother, that bouncer looks so good man. What do you thing about the little 1/24 scale Hot Racing shocks? They seem sick but haven’t done anything with them yet but looked at them through the packaging. You thought about flipping your shocks upside down to lower your CG and maybe it won’t hinder your shock body anymore with the frame work. Just a thought to try.

[@2fmrc]

Thanks! They actually just released a double barrel upgrade kit for the hot racing shocks! I ordered a set today! I love the look of the hot racing shocks but they didn’t offer any more flex than stock. The adjustable collar on them is nice. I can’t wait to get this kit for them! I thought about flipping my shocks as I do that quite a bit on my 1/10 stuff but honestly these are so small and light I don’t think it makes much difference. Especially once you add some brass or weight down low. I just prefer the normal look since it’s not much of a weight difference.

[@kravenkrawlhobby5438]

2FM RC I prefer them to be upright myself but comp comp comp. straight handler them double barrels sure are.👍

[@William-McCueRC]

@@2fmrc where can i find the hot racing double-barrel shock kit?

[@2fmrc]

@@William-McCueRC they have been posting off and on to eBay. They only sell on eBay. Kinetic-kms is the seller.

[@2fmrc]

@@William-McCueRC I got a set ordered yesterday evening but I think they are out of stock again at the moment

[@19961djs]

Where can i get the bigger tires to fit aftermarket beadlocks

[@2fmrc]

Rc4wd has the best tire selection for these. Just go to their website and search the 1.0 tires. Unfortunately a lot of them are out of stock most the time. Just gotta catch them when they are available.

[@whiskeythrottlerc5098]

Where’d you get that bouncer cage

[@2fmrc]

Shapeways.com has several different ones. Just search scx24 and you’ll find tons of cool stuff!

[@Spazin0ut]

Will this raise the truck or do u need the long arms too.

[@2fmrc]

The shocks alone don’t really raise the truck

[@petechipps9770]

I bought a used Daedbolt and it has double barrel shocks on it. Problem is they were moved from the front shock tower to the frame rail and when I lift the truck they extend so far and the drive shaft comes apart. Any suggestions? Thanks so much

[@2fmrc]

Take the fronts off and replace them with some shorter shocks. That’s how I run them. Either that or move them back up to the original mounting spot and limit them. The double barrels just unload too much on the front. Best to do away with them. I run the Injora internal spring shocks with a forced droop setup on my fronts now and love it!

[@petechipps9770]

@@2fmrc thanks man. Really appreciate your advice

[@petechipps9770]

@@2fmrc with this setup on the front, what do you run on the rear?

[@2fmrc]

@@petechipps9770 I’ve been running double barrels on the rear of one of mine with the shorter internal sprung Injora shocks on the front and it’s a beast. I’m about to upload a vid on them today hopefully.

[@rcclassiccrawlers4368]

The only problem I see with those double barrel style shocks is when they get dirty. They will probably have troubles working properly. They should come out with a shock boot.

[@2fmrc]

Yeah they may do it. I honestly rarely ever get mine dirty because I mostly use them indoor and my 1/10 outdoor but they may need cleaned every now and then if running outside a lot. Boots would work great!

[@rcclassiccrawlers4368]

I know a few people that have in door courses that actually have dirt, mud and rock in their courses to try to make them more real. I’m not knocking those shocks cause I think they look great but obviously anyone that uses them in the dirt at this point might have to clean them thoroughly after each use.

[@2fmrc]

@@rcclassiccrawlers4368 I just use air in a can or my compressor and blow them out if I take them to the creek or anything like that. Even running in dirt and the wet creek I don’t normally get my shocks too filthy so they clean out pretty easily. I kinda want a little dirt in my next course I build but I actually prefer rock so idk? I’m gonna do a bit of both I guess but have some large rock climbs with real rock. Hopefully I’ll start on that soon. Gonna be a winter project once the weather turns nasty.

[@theTealStory]

Full parts list with links would be very much appreciated

[@2fmrc]

For the orange rig? I can put them in the description. I have a vid on the build that has most of the parts listed also.

[@2fmrc]

Should be in the description now!

[@ncscs8815]

How long do the stock scx10 motors last, I have been running mine hard for about 2 months, and now steering servo works fine but no response with motor.

[@2fmrc]

They seem to go fairly quick for a lot of people. Mine in my Jeep just went out. Same thing you mentioned. It lasted a long time though. I’m gonna swap it to the barrage motor. I have a couple waiting for when any of my stock motors crap out. Check out my video on the barrage install. It’s much better than the stock motor imo!

[@ncscs8815]

@@2fmrc Thanks man, mine was a Jeep also.Got barrage motor ordered.

[@AMM0394]

So how much total $$ was that rig because it’s incredible

[@2fmrc]

I probably have about $2-300 in it besides buying the truck itself and the transmitter I’m using. Not as bad as my other rig with the brushless setup. This is actually a fairly cheap build besides the transmitter it takes to work the dig setup. It alone is around $300 but I already had it.

[@jaskiratsingh8570]

Are there any recommendations for soft springs that are as big as the double barrel ones

[@caseyroorda4944]

How do you get the battery out of a body like on the goat.

[@2fmrc]

It’s a tight fit under the very front of the cage. Just above the servo. Couldn’t really run anything thicker than the stock pack or it wouldn’t fit. At least that’s where I have mine mounted

[@mikemontgomery1970]

hey Matt, is that the Hulk chassis??

[@2fmrc]

No it’s actually the rum runner. I debated on the hulk tho! So far I like it but the front shock mounts are a bit aggravating as you can kinda see in the vid.

[@mikemontgomery1970]

@@2fmrc i wasn't sure if it was the Hulk or not. I ordered myself a Rum Runner chassis and the Rage Reloaded as well to do two different builds. Im gonna be ordering these kinetic shock mid kits.

[@mikemontgomery1970]

Im gonna kinda cheat though on 4ws idea. Im going tonbe using a HBX Devastator upgraded crawler kit for its axles and its ability to have 4 modes if steering and flex. Plus without the worm drive it should be able to have some speed to it for hills but crawls slow to do the rough stuff.

[@jettegalea438]

What tires are on your scx24 deadbolt in this vid?

[@2fmrc]

The red one? It has rc4wd rock crushers on it. They are a great tire! A little smaller than a wrangler or Patagonia’s but they work great.

[@joesphblas6394]

Man where did you get that cage?

[@2fmrc]

Shapeways.com they have several different ones. Just search scx24!

[@joesphblas6394]

@@2fmrc thank you!

[@2fmrc]

@@joesphblas6394 anytime!

[@renejrsoto]

Where you get the body (rollcage)

[@2fmrc]

Shapeways.com has several of them. Just search scx24!

[@mynameisjeff6365]

Where did you get that cage at

[@2fmrc]

Shapeways.com just search scx24! They have several different ones 👍

[@BurgerurgerFPV]

If he made them to fit the treal shocks i would 1000% buy them

[@2fmrc]

Get your wallet ready 😉

[@BurgerurgerFPV]

@@2fmrc man if only there was a way to preorder them or get a notice for when those come out😩

[@bakedtoperfection]

I think you can follow our eBay page to get notification, we’re putting 50 of the stock fit and 50 of the HR fit this afternoon.

[@BurgerurgerFPV]

@@bakedtoperfection does your HR mod fit treal shocks?

[@bakedtoperfection]

Not sure yet. We looking to pick up a set to be sure.

[@jasonure9499]

Where do you get your hex screwdrivers?

[@2fmrc]

I use the MIP drivers and love them! I’ve had several sets of cheapos and wish I had bought the MIP from the beginning. They are expensive but they work well and are holding up great! I picked up one set of mine up off of eBay and one set at my closest hobby shop that’s about an hour away from me. Mostly just use the .5 and 1.0 for these scx24s but have the rest for 1/10 scale or anything I may need them on.

[@randrrcscorbin-tyler3998]

Is there somwhere I can get them it says not available

[@chiliandsiomai]

Would you recommend greasing these shocks?

[@2fmrc]

I haven’t. I don’t care much got greasing shocks because they just catch every bit of dirt and grit. You really have to make sure these are mounted straight in line from top to bottom. If one or the other is off a bit it’ll put them in a bind and they don’t work well at all. I used some spacers to pull the top of my shock out a bit so that it was basically plumb with the bottom. Mine work perfectly on the tube chassis build. I’m not a big fan of them on my yota build though. So just know they aren’t for every setup but with a little work they can be great.

[@jasondavis1911]

What tube buggy body is that ?

[@Angels_Angles]

Would these work on the treal shocks??

[@2fmrc]

They have a set that they make for the hot racing shocks that should also fit the treal version. I haven’t tried them on the treal shocks but I did try them on the powerhobby which is also just another version of the HR/Treal. I hate to tell you 100% since I haven’t tried them myself but I would think for sure they would.

[@genemaster74]

G'day ol son....once again great content...but i went to look and buy anything for my SCX24 and my ebay wont or cant show this seller....so i cant purchase these awesome shocks...and probably other parts.....this seller must be a dingo....took my baby an ran!!!...lol....looks like US wins again....Australia nuthin..lol....cheers from ya ol m8 here downunder

[@2fmrc]

Dang man! Hate to hear that! It’s pretty hard to get anything atm. Good to hear from ya again!

[@brendonkriz9350]

They are no longer available trying to find more but I can’t find these shocks anywhere else

[@2fmrc]

Yeah they posted like 50 sets Friday evening and they were gone quick!

[@BurgerurgerFPV]

Bruh they were gone in a few hours, i don’t even know how🤷🏼‍♂️. I thought i was the only one who knew when more were going to be released because he commented on one of my comments telling me when he was going to drop more. but i guess 99 other people knew when to look? i got one of the last sets of the hot racing mod and I’m hoping it will fit treal

[@2fmrc]

@@BurgerurgerFPV lol yeah I think they should fit the treal also.

[@bakedtoperfection]

These are up again right now. Nov 24. 9:00am pst.

[@BurgerurgerFPV]

@@bakedtoperfection everyone wants these😂 that awesome, good for you!!

[@colehoard6499]

Where can I get the cage

[@2fmrc]

Shapeways.com has several different ones. Just search scx24!

[@pdongy]

Link to the only set in existence apparently and already sold. Impossible to find

[@2fmrc]

They actually came back in stock very briefly but sold out again lol

[@smallcrawlrc8250]

I had the same experience when the vid first came out lol! But KMS seems to re tock cuz two days later I went back to ebay and got some. Keep trying cuz I just ran mine for the first time today and they rock! (pun intended)

[@bakedtoperfection]

We’re putting 50 sets up this afternoon, soon. And the first 50 sets for the HRs are going up too. I’m making then as fast as I can.😀

[@2fmrc]

@@bakedtoperfection yesssss!!! Crank em out!!! Haha 😆

[@bakedtoperfection]

Scheduled to go up at 3pm pacific time.

[@codytaz]

They are sold out everywhere!!! Dang it. I wish I would have seen this earlier.

[@BurgerurgerFPV]

How much do the mods weight compared to the stock?

[@2fmrc]

I just got another set so when I put them together I’ll get that answer for ya. Not much difference. Definitely won’t be noticeable imo

[@scx24hvychevyb27]

Hey what tires are those?

[@2fmrc]

They are the rc4wd 1.0 mudslingers. Hard to find but the best imo

[@DArealCHAZZ]

Yeah they have the hot racing double barrel shock conversion kit for $19 everyone have a great day and a great crawl.. that way they will fit the other hot racing damper shocks alright I'm out

[@2fmrc]

Crazy how many Shock options there are now. Hot racing didn’t even make double barrels when I made this vid. Now everyone makes them lol

[@allenfertgus354]

What cage is that and how much?

[@2fmrc]

It’s the rum runner cage from shapeways. Think it’s around $40 shipped maybe. Can’t remember