New Desert Lizard Shock Setup LCG (Droop)

[@MysticRiverRC]

I appreciate this in depth shock tutorial. The shocks are so tune-able it would seem. Cheers!

[@bigrob7928]

I just unscrew the other end of the rod. Easier and you don't have to worry about losing the little c clip.

[@rctactical5600]

Yeah for sure! Also a great option

[@sabresswords]

Good way to cut the oring in the cap...

[@jasonbecker4997]

I set mine up just like this after watching the video. I have 90mm on a really light gspeed build and 100mm on a heavy trx4 with Rock Pirates shock towers. Both trucks work great! Thanks for the tips!

[@rctactical5600]

Glad I could help Jason! You are most welcome!

[@johnhrichak3451]

Thank you sir! Answered all my questions concerning the droop set up of these shocks.

[@amonkeyrc1387]

How could I missed these Shocks until now? Awesome tutorial!

[@rctactical5600]

Thank you!!

[@briansrcadventures1316]

Interesting. I may do something similar with the Injora "Mountain" shocks I recently bought. I'll need to get additional smaller springs though.

[@michaellenheiser3157]

Are you mounting the shocks on the rig upside down to help minimize oil leakage over time. I’m assuming even with the 4-hole plunger installed the 80 weight oil rebounds in a sufficient amount of time?

[@twainant]

Yooo you reach Lauderhill fla nice tips going to try it out 💯💯💯

[@rctactical5600]

Hope it works out for you! Keep it low 😉

[@raymondwilson9662]

I just remove the bottom of the shock to swap springs this way I don’t have to worry about the c-clip 😊

[@clasherroyale4957]

I bought quite a few DL shocks for my Redcat ascent but im wondering what combo to run. I have SOA and 4 link conversion on it so it will generate much more flex with longer shocks, but I also want to maximize it as a performance rock crawler ( don't want it to look like a trx4 high trail). I also prefer no spring under the piston, and use the weight of my crawler for droop (so it maximizes flex). Should i go: 1)100mm front and rear 2)90mm front, 100mm rear 3)100mm front, 110mm rear 4)90mm front, 110mm rear Please help me out, thank you so much

[@rctactical5600]

That really depends on how much flex you want, remember if you don't have enough pressure pushing down, it will over flex at hill crests and topple backward st the Apex or forward on your way down. I really like 90mm but for a setup like yours I would definitely go with 100mm front and back. Remember this is just personal opinion, others may offer alternative advice that may be just as sound

[@jonathanfulkerson8249]

I recently got a trx4 sport with the same shocks. They are great but I need more height(they droop about or just over halfway). Can I get the springs only somewhere?

[@rctactical5600]

I would check on the yeah racing website, or you could use springs from a mini T inside

[@jonathanfulkerson8249]

Awesome, thank you!

[@gregoryduvall4758]

So what was the purpose of the short hard spring?

[@kubarabit0986]

Hi.. i am currently build the desert lizard shock almost similar setup as yours but with 30wt oil. It seems like it become too stiff where it keeps the axle suck up and did not play. So on uneven surface the tyre will hung up. Is it because i did not bleed it correctly?

[@rctactical5600]

It may be because the spring below the plunger is too long or stiff. Usually if not bled correctly the shock with push the rod out, opposite to the situation you are describing. Also make sure there is nothing binding along the movement of the shock, such as when the axle shifts from side to side because of compression of the panhard bar. Let me know once you dig into it if I can help in more detail.

[@3wheelslifelonglivetheatc559]

I noticed you never let the airbubbles out probably trapped a bunch of air in those shocks

[@jerryvolpini7987]

He very clearly bled the shocks 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@garybetancourt4137]

Awesome thanks for the info! How heavy are your rigs?

[@rctactical5600]

I have this setup on a 14 pound rig, a 9 pound rig, and a 8 pound rig. This setup works indiscriminately well with many weights

[@bendeprano7558]

Very informative thanks for the info!!! 👍👍

[@rctactical5600]

Anything to help!

[@cxwrench1]

Why are you taking the C clip off? You can remove the end link and remove the spring from the other end. The only reason to remove the clip would be to change the damper piston.

[@rctactical5600]

Because I didn't want to unscrew the lower shock end from the piston shaft.

[@cxwrench1]

@@rctactical5600 But you'd risk losing or breaking a c clip?

[@rctactical5600]

Same would go for the lower shocke end, and you risk marring the piston shaft if they are particularly obstinate. That's just how I prefer to do it, doesn't mean other ways are wrong.

[@joweemac]

How much does your rig weight. I have a 9 lb 10oz rig so far, it might get heavier :)

[@rctactical5600]

This particular one at the time weighed about 10lbs, but this setup has proven to work really well with my heavier rig, that may be pushing 15lbs fully loaded

[@joweemac]

@@rctactical5600 cool, thanks

[@joweemac]

@@rctactical5600 is there running video of your heavier rigs anywhere.....

[@kellykuretich6366]

👍👍

[@djodjodubois9458]

On voit presque rien..quand tu montre de petit détail de petite chose..rapproche ta vue..on a pas besoin voir toute ta table..merci comme même pour ton aide

[@rctactical5600]

Sorry! There's another video that goes into more detail of actual swap over, this one just highlights the springs used

[@cat-cambodia1801]

Good video 👍🤗

[@rctactical5600]

Thank you!

[@SlavaRC]

🥰🤩💥💯👍👏

[@andyboice5511]

I noticed some people install the desert lizards upside down and right side up. Does that make a difference?

[@rctactical5600]

There are two potentials this could have, it could add that little bit more weight down low, and people often do this to keep rhe shock from leaking. I have never had one of these shocks leak however. Another thing to consider if the clearance down below where the shock meets the axle, an upside down shock on the front of some trucks could potentially limit steering angle

[@sabresswords]

Its to keep the weight at the bottom towards the axle.