To the Top- Ep. 1- Shocks

[@johnslawnseasttn4489]

Really glad your got this series up and moving. Thanks for the info , opinions and , always giving us the why and how you make your decisions.

[@ludoboyludoboy3797]

Loving all your new how to vids Tim, they’re great and really helpful to us noobs. Keep up the great work and thanks (from Australia) for putting in the time. I haven’t tuned my shocks yet but sill give it a go now.

[@brookmiller2427]

Thank you sir!! Well done. I have watched dozens of hours of shock building as a race but there isn’t any information on how to dial these features of crawlers. For people that compete and want the most of their vehicles need this stuff.!!!

[@KatastaFreese]

I have been looking for this exact information for a while, thank you

[@rcilluminati26]

Ive noticed that the 2660 shocks have a very high damping rate with the stock (included) fluid and Mini T springs. I'm guessing the pistons are intended for bashing and high speed use. To get the equivalent in my Capra shock, I need to run 80 or 90wt! After running the 2660 on my GSpeed rig, I really like the control and predictability of slow damping because the truck gives you plenty of warning before it rolls or flips. Everything seems to happen in slow motion.

[@jhawk1985]

Enjoyed the shock vid man. Just built my first carbon gspeed setup with vanquish ultra axles and trans.

[@BUILTLIGHTWOUNDTIGHT]

The Traxxas XL & XXL Shocks are pretty awesome, and a great many Springs to choose from!

[@Roadnuts86]

*insert random dog here* Hey man, new to your channel, love the content. Very helpful in my builds! Also love your blue Great Dane! Just gorgeous!! Keep up the great work!

[@TRDAdventures]

Thank you much appreciated.

[@westdesertwheeler]

Thanks for sharing man, definitely some great info here!

[@Kon7ptor]

Ah that’s what I wanted to know !:) thank you very much! Very nice video!

[@andrewupsidedown]

Random suggestion of the day. I actually run springs in the front an Full droop in the rear. I have been doin this on my cheater rigs for years and even on steep climbs it tends to work really well. May I suggest you try it. May surprise you how well it can work on the right truck. My latest Gspeed v3 I have Capra shocks with the soft springs on front and custom Traxxas/axial hybrid shock Full droop on the rear and it is amazing

[@grski900000000000000]

`One of the best Crawler Shock Break Downs on KZbin , Thank You very much TRD Adventures :) Would love to see a break down of the build and spec of that rig on the bench followed by the class 1 and class 2 on the shelf , Looking forward to the next Video , Fast becoming my go to Rc Crawling channel 10/10

[@TRDAdventures]

Thank you very much. More vids are coming, I will do some break down of each in the “comp” series I’m working on. After I get a few more parts

[@GSPEEDCHASSIS]

More great info! 😎💥💥💥🏁

[@TRDAdventures]

I’m trying lol

[@rcarty419]

Man sweet crawlinggrat content!!! 👍✌️🍻 Big Sub!

[@jonathanrecer7468]

Keep up the work dude I was being insensitive but your doig great job

[@billderas3420]

Very helpful content. Subscribed and looking forward to your future videos. Glad you covered shocks in this video. One question I have is what to do about the front shocks unloading on my V3 builds having AR44 and AR45 axles when going up more extreme angles. As you described, I have Traxxas Big Bore 2660 shocks...85mm fronts (5mm internal spacers) and 90mm rears. Using pink/orange Losi Mini-T springs. Currently have 25wt/40wt AE shock oils with minimal rebound. Using modified Big Bore spring cups. 60/40 weight front-to-rear. Many thanks.

[@TRDAdventures]

If they are unloading too fast, I would bump up the oil in the front up a bit and see how that affects it.

[@TSully2013]

Excellent work

[@ashleyconnelley556]

Thanks buddy

[@ashleyconnelley556]

Already got them lol an the traxxas shocks I thought that’s what you liked to use to

[@ADHDNME777]

It seems like the stock shocks are usually the most reliable and work the best. Ive always slightly relicated the mounting positions to a more crawler type set up. I tbink its ridiculous that only a few companies are manufacturing decent shocks.

[@animalpix13]

Good info thank you You have a brindle female. I have 2 presa canario the boy is 200LB...

[@areadierc2803]

Excellent video, very helpful information on shocks. Will you be making a video on anti squat?

[@TRDAdventures]

I am work on it, trying to figure out how to put it into words.

[@petroskaramichalakos5891]

Great 👍🏻 information

[@fmfdocrc8682]

Thanks for the info 🤙

[@rekik66]

Thank you good sir!

[@JonnyJetson754]

Rc Cola haha heck yea These are very informative vids Thank you

[@BradHewson]

How did you get your modified big bores to work well ! I got some and there rubbish

[@xavisaga1969]

good videos, I would like to know how you do those shock absorbers they have an impressive touch, I would buy you some if you send them to Spain thanks

[@TRDAdventures]

They are modded traxxas 2660s, they are even backordered here in the states

[@xavisaga1969]

and what springs and silicone do you put in it? thanks for your answer

[@TRDAdventures]

I use losi mini t springs and oil dependent on the weight of the truck usually 30-45 weight

[@alpinestar37r1]

How many hole pistons are you using on the the 2660's?

[@1976icemandesoto]

Greatinfo brother

[@darkhorsegarage9623]

Very helpful information. Thank you. Is that a Mastiff you are petting?

[@TRDAdventures]

Both are Great Danes the brindle is a lab/Dane mix

[@204_mod_shop]

Well... I got 90mm gmade internal sprung shocks running droop and my ride height has substantially increased, scx10 iii basecamp

[@jspeedrc]

👍🏽 From France 🇫🇷

[@BUILTLIGHTWOUNDTIGHT]

AWESOMENESS!!! 😎

[@dontdoit6403]

I am new here.. I have a vs4-10 pro and a element ecto and a phoenix. Now have 90 percent of all my gspeed goods. I didn't want to use my ecto so should or can I use my phoenix portals and a different transmission

[@TRDAdventures]

Yea you definitely can if you want. Or if you don’t wanna strip the Phoenix, you could just source other axles.

[@dontdoit6403]

@@TRDAdventures I just bought some boom racing axles. Man this is one cheap hobby. 😄 🤣 and some other goodies. Next step is a big assortment of screws

[@TRDAdventures]

@@dontdoit6403 lol yup it can get outta hand fast lol. And definitely pick up a monster bag from Team KNK

[@dontdoit6403]

@@TRDAdventures problem is I left the states 3 years ago they want 30 bucks shipping.. for a bag of screws that cost 39.. lol. .

[@Toysojah671]

@TRD Adventures do you prefer actual dravtechs or traxxas big bores and what size length

[@TRDAdventures]

Both options are great. And length depend on the build, portals I generally go 80mm and straight axle 90mm

[@Toysojah671]

@TRD Adventures what difference does it make when you buy dravtech shocks and add on the 1/4in spacer

[@TRDAdventures]

@@Toysojah671 shortens the shock

[@kevinbenford403]

Great video! What's your preferred spring setup for droop on your Desert Lizards for a 5lb. to 7lb. rig? Also do you run yours invert?

[@TRDAdventures]

I have not run them in quite some time now to even remember.

[@cfbwarzone]

You able to run droop with that setup, like internal springs / pen spring.

[@gmummy]

Nice!

[@ashleyconnelley556]

What axles would you use if you had your choice

[@TRDAdventures]

Straight axle, new new ar45 straight or ar44 with ssd diamond housing. And portal ar45 or Capra with vanquish housings

[@ashleyconnelley556]

@@TRDAdventures Iv got several trucks but I really don’t wanna use one for a donner lol so I’m just gonna buy what I need Also what do you think for trans

[@TRDAdventures]

Oh in that case I would definitely recc the ar45 straight axle kit, solid kit and the price is great for axles. And transmission I recc any of the Team Garage hack transmission for comping. The 2.low & t210 have 30% build in. If your looking budget trans. Element stealth x trans with hot racing UD2 trans gears

[@charlesyoung8600]

Is that rc cola in the background? Where did you find that?

[@TRDAdventures]

My local dillons(Kroger) has them

[@ashleyconnelley556]

That’s another question I have is what’s a good hard body to buy

[@TRDAdventures]

I like my Toyota so the hilux(tamiya or Rc4wd Mojave) are a fav of mine

[@raymonde.tanneratomic-rc9370]

Where have you mounted your servo winch's, just bought one last night from 3br

[@TRDAdventures]

I use the gspeed servo winch mount for the side of the chassis

[@raymonde.tanneratomic-rc9370]

@@TRDAdventures I have it, just wondering where you mounted it

[@TRDAdventures]

Mine is on the eh side the bottoms mount is using the front upper link hole not uses and then I drilled a new hole to mount thru

[@raymonde.tanneratomic-rc9370]

@@TRDAdventures ok,I was thinking that , going to have to remount battery move it elsewhere

[@raymonde.tanneratomic-rc9370]

I will mount the overland winch on there

[@norcalrc]

Great video bro. NEw subscriber here

[@markmtbrider]

Are you using the mini t springs to set the internal droop or some other spring?

[@TRDAdventures]

I just run mini T spring

[@off-roadrc7126]

TRD , I recently purchased some Dulux fab short shocks 96mm eye to eye plus w/ 1/4" spacers. I've never owned Dulux shocks prior to this, do you know or anyone else know why these shocks are soooo hard like won't compress cleanly up & down, it's like there almost gummy. most all my other shocks I run 50-60 plus wt oil yet with these I'm down to 30wt & I can't get them to move freely up & down its like they stay wherever you compress them at. if I squat my truck they won't move up unless I'm running losi orange springs with like 3 o ring spacers benieth them? these are on my Tgh V3 chassis weighing 6lbs.. I was expecting something unbelievable & to be honest I can't stand them, if anyone can give me some advice or have experienced this with these shocks I'd appreciate it? Thank you

[@TheCaliforniakid72]

so you run pink S in front and orange H in rear or the burned orange M in rear

[@TRDAdventures]

Typically pink front, orange rear, depending on the build I will run red in the rear

[@TheCaliforniakid72]

@@TRDAdventures thanks trd 🤟🏼

[@JCIIIBULLET]

..meh, nice video Subscribed... 🤘😎

[@ADHDNME777]

Cannot take you very seriously with those glasses bro........😮

[@andrewcreedy355]

Try running air in your tires it was best thing I ever did on my truck

[@TRDAdventures]

Tried and was not a fan at all here on our terrain and temps.

[@ashleyconnelley556]

I like about a 6 pound truck

[@TRDAdventures]

Yup that’s a good range mine is the 5.5-6 range myself as well

[@raymonde.tanneratomic-rc9370]

@@TRDAdventures my truck right now,is about 5.9-6.1

[@raymonde.tanneratomic-rc9370]

You have number to drive tech shocks

[@billderas3420]

Dravtech shocks come from Dlux Fab. You want "shorts" for most V3 builds. Supposed to be back in stock by March 25. I definitely like Traxxas Big Bore shocks as an alternative; but, they can be hard to find too.

[@ziggyzbeak]

i have extra shocks give me a email