How to tune your damping to increase crawler climbing ability

[@andygrew4832]

This is among the best explanations I've heard regarding crawler shocks. Thank you.

[@JustScalin]

Amazing, thank you! Which part was your favourite as I’m thinking of doing a similar video soon about piston tuning

[@andygrew4832]

The information regarding emulsion shock bleeding

[@grrfy]

@@andygrew4832 Agreed ,and to add G-Made shocks seem to be a dark art, always have really strong sprinrates also seems to me esp compared with my Element.

[@geoffreywilliamson722]

At last someone who explains something in a straight forward easy to understand manner well done and thank you 👍👍👍

[@svorc88]

what a great explanation about shocks....Well done!!

[@InopVirtualPilot]

Spot on chap, just changed the oil on mine and learnt alot from this video. Subscribed too

[@CuciWaterjet]

Your explanation is crazy good. Simple and very easy to under. I’ve seen many videos where they talk about too many calculations and take out so many weird tools. Subbed for sure!!!!! Hope u dont mind I saved your video for future reference.

[@JustScalin]

Definitely don’t mind at all! Thanks for the sub

[@alantaylor353]

Cheers mate, Subbed & liked & best wishes from Scotland.

[@areadierc2803]

Great video, very helpful, With the traxxas or emulsion shock I normaly take the bottom eye off completely and push the shaft in so the thread just kisses the lower oring seal then screw cap on, get about 3mm of outward push doing this,

[@JustScalin]

That’s really great advice! Please share the video as I try to do these to help fill gaps where I couldn’t find info

[@studiolucephotography8484]

Absolutely Priceless Advice... air lock problem solved. Thank You. New Sub

[@JustScalin]

Amazing and thank you!

[@grandmaster-grouch]

awesome channel btw. Im personally enjoying the binge!

[@JustScalin]

Appreciate it!

[@danweiss4928]

That is a very useful video.. It was a big help for me!! thanks

[@JustScalin]

Amazing to hear, thanks

[@heady2008]

Very clear explanation. It's my understanding that CST is a more accurate method of measuring oil viscosity than weight. Not so much an issue when using the comparing the same brand but it is when swapping brands i.e. a 25wt from brand A won't neccessarily be the same viscosity as 25wt from brand B. I'm like you in liking just a little bounce back.

[@JustScalin]

Thanks, and yes you’re totally right. That’s why I like the mixed packs. I’ve actually used a mix of 20-25 tonight to get a 23wt for the rears

[@richardmarsden6516]

Great video again well explained just wish I'd seen this a few weeks ago when I got my shocks and oil

[@JustScalin]

Thank you! Don’t forget you can mix weights. So if you’ve bought a thick oil you can get a thin one and mix them

[@HappyDude1]

nice video do you know what the stock oil in the shock is ? and spring rate ? for the trx 4 models ? and can you tell me what would be a better oil and spring rate ? because it does look a bit stiff,

[@Tuidkskiwjdhdbd]

Knowledge goldmine

[@Bikes_N_Adventure]

What a legend! Subbed bro!

[@xtyano440]

Thanks man!!!! the info I needed!!!

[@danweiss1371]

Good information!!! Thanks😅

[@adamrzld]

What an amazing explanation. If you could say whats more important, shocks or oil?

[@JustScalin]

Probably for performance springs and oil. For peace of mine shocks with a decent seal

[@sroc3]

GREAT vid and amazing explanation of shocks and how proper oil viscosity is important. Question - I have a TRX4 Defender. FULL brass undercarriage mods to weight it down. I have RC4WD King Off-Road Racing Shocks that I have not installed yet. I'm NOT doing pure Professional crawling but want a good all a-rounder but MORE leaning towards crawling - let's say a 40/60 split. I have ordered 35w shock oil. Am I good? What would you recommend? I also have Pitbull 2 stage foam tires.

[@JustScalin]

I’m not sure about the king shocks as I think the traxxas shocks are pretty amazing anyway. 35wt is good for crawling, although it might make the truck a bit bouncy on the trail. I run 25wt in my trail truck which does well at crawling too. That said with all the weight a thicker oil does make sense. Two stage foams are good with all that weight so sounds like you’re on the right track

[@zuljb6827]

for my crawler LCG 2.6kg which better oil grade to use for front and rear...now using desert lizard damper 90mm.. for spring need to use 2 step spring or 1 step only, soft,mediium or hard spring?.. tqvm

[@daveoverbey9284]

I have a Redcat Gen 8 V2. I bought some 100 mm desert lizard shocks and need some input on set up. Would you suggest a heavier spring? I have 30wt oil. Truck is top heavy but pretty capable. Thanks for any information you can give.

[@JustScalin]

I’ve got another video on tuning spring rates which should help with that. I’d say with such a long shock you want a thicker oil to really control how much the truck tips. It’ll always be top heavy with 100mm shocks but a bit more body control and practice and it’ll be a fun truck

[@tidorazz4462]

Wonder if these RC shocks could be used to mound a handheld cell phone gimble to a bicycle for streaming. Wonder if the small quick shocks would be absorbed. Or if some sort of rubber would be needed.

[@JustScalin]

Probably not ...

[@ethanboslem2448]

I'm assuming I need to run a thicker oil and a softer spring in my trx sport? Lots of brass unsprung weight

[@JustScalin]

Yeah, I would try a slightly thicker oil first but softer springs are always good if you're running a lighter battery and remove unneeded stuff

[@White000Crow]

I run light springs, light oil 15wt, about 60-70% compression while at static ride height. This is on my slow crawler.

[@rcjoy5362]

what a beautiful video ! thank you very much ! sub 👍

[@timotinrc]

Goooood work bro👍

[@JustScalin]

Cheers!

[@texasillest467]

When he says axe edition does he mean the hobby wing axe like from the redcat axe

[@JustScalin]

Yes

[@theta6719]

I run without springs any tips. Currently have 40wt oil in the suspension

[@al-baghdadi7854]

What do prefer 90mm or 100mm shocks for a sag Setup

[@JustScalin]

90mm or 80-85 depending on how the front behaves

[@DG-mi2mc]

If I'm correct, I need to adjust my shocks that if I put it on the ground, it drops 50% of its travel?

[@JustScalin]

Yep! And this is once it’s settled too, so measure it after a few mins

[@DG-mi2mc]

Very, very useful. Thanks alot. That's why my trx was bouncy. What a difference! You got my sub mate. Keep it up

[@Tuidkskiwjdhdbd]

Rc genius

[@glennswords8348]

And awesome video

[@JustScalin]

Thanks!

[@lowslowcrawlers1304]

🏁🏁

[@thinpins1]

Great explanation, thank you. Sub in for me. It would be handy to see you complete the process also

[@JustScalin]

Will see what I can do!

[@jackk8422]

Stock traxxas trx shocks are junk. Great cheap upgrade is yeah racing desert lizard

[@JustScalin]

Umm no, really no. Stock TRX4 shocks are some of the most reliable shocks out there, and of all the kit shocks easily the best

[@RealJawnes]

@@JustScalin their just a quite bit sticky, but it can be fixed easily

[@topqualityfi8216]

​@@RealJawnes how you get the stickness away?