RC shocks 101
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2021
- In this video we go over the RC shock, how they are designed and how they work. We also tear one down and explain how to work on them as a whole. We then rebuild the shock, treating you to a trick we learned as to how to adjust the ride height of your vehicle without using external forces to do so. Come along as we dig into this subject and do our best to explain it. Note: This video is geared toward the newer RC hobbyist and the tips a tricks we show are basic but helpful. AJ
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MixKit, Party Robot
Ethan Meisxell, Run - Розваги
You are my new RC teacher. Some people were born to teach. 💪🤙
Thank you very much for your contribution to the hobby.your information is very valuable and myself and others really appreciate you..thank you
Idk what you do for a living, but you are one hell of a teacher! The patients you promote in your voice while explaining is phenomenal! Awesome tutorial videos!
Thank you for your kind words. I'm no teacher, but I play one on UA-cam...LOL. I'm glad you like the content. AJ
I wholeheartedly echo this comment 👌👏👏👏👏
Lol ape
Yes Sir agreed
I'm newer to RC but after watching this I know just what to do to service my shocks. Great presentation. Thourough and easy to follow!!
Awesome, thank you!
I truly appreciate all you do. Your 101 series is exactly what i needed. My grandson was just born and i want to make like a time capsule for him. I am putting in two Losi Camaro dragsters, a 2023 Legacy Big Boy Lionel Train, a FMS 1300mm PA-18 Super Cub with Reflex V2, a FMS 1700mm PA-18 Super Cub PNP with Floats & Reflex V2, Cheerwing 25" RC Brushless 30 MPH High Speed Boat, UMX Turbo Timber Evolution BNF Basic with AS3X and SAFE, a LOSI PROMOTO-MX RC Motorcycle, a NX8 8-Channel DSMX Transmitter with AR8020T Telemetry Receiver and anything else I can find. Still lots to learn
Best video talking about shocks. Well done. Thanks
I’m new to RC cars so this really helps and I will be sure to check out the other videos you’ve posted
I’m looking at building my own from scratch and will have many questions
this is becoming my favorite R/c channel
Yay. Thanks for the compliment. AJ
Great teacher always comprehensive Ethan hawke. Thanks a million. I'm about to do some upgrades
Suggestion, eventually you will be changing out your worn silicone o rings.dont throw them away, you can reuse a couple per shock the same way he is using the silicone tubing. Just put a couple of the used o rings at the bottom of the shafts to absorb impacts.
This is one of the most informative, interactive RC car channels that a person could want.
What I've done is created a playlist with all the best on topic videos I will need at any given time. Having a library like this is super easy to create and to navigate. It saves the frustrations of rummaging around UA-cam for decent material.
If you have a UA-cam Premium subscription, Download your Library onto a device that you can use to follow along on the bench when you're working on your cars.
Thanks for another top notch video AJJAM. You save me a lot of headaches. Take care! Jimbo, Australia.
Real informative. Thanks
Love the depth of this video , I would love to see a 101 video on shock tuning and how the different positions affect the truck , you got my sub keep up the good work 🤘🏽
Thanks for the input. 😎👍
Great videos. Just getting into rc cars and your videos have been very helpful!
Very comprehensive video, well done! Keep it up 👍🏼
Good job for shocks 101 there is always something new to add thanks👍👍
Thanks 👍
I'm fairly new to rc hobby and this is one of the best channels I have found you are awesome thank you for the help and knowledge. Best video's ever
Thank you. We’re glad you found us 😎👍
This is a video I have saved to my RC tech notes!!!! I'm sure it will NOT be the last one of your video's to end up in that playlist!! As always, great video and keep them coming!!!! I have a question but just don't know how to go about it...l
Glad to hear we have been helpful. Thank you 😎👍
I'm less than a minute in and you got a like+sub for being awesome
Once again. Always make videos I need at the right time. I was just starting to have trouble with my shocks on almost all my RC cars. Love your channel. Thanks for the tips!❤💪🏾
Glad I could help. AJ
Thanks for the nice and clear demo, I really appreciate it.
I’m glad you found it useful. Thanks 😎👍
You explain things really well. Keep up the good work.
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This is the best shock video I have watched and I have watched several. Great job. Thanks, can't wait to watch other videos.
Welcome to the channel.
Great video really enjoyed the full breakdown on the shocks you're are always very detailed when you put them out thanks man Oregon.👍
I appreciate that!
Awesome DIY video. I just got into the hobby and this video was by far the best video view. You have a subscribed viewer. Thank you very much for the tutorial.
Thanks for the sub!
Hey man I really appreciate your video. So much good information and as others have stated you are a great demonstrator and teacher. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this.
brilliant video thanks, great info
thank god 2 days of searching
We’re glad you finally found us 😎👍
Thank you, subscribed!
Great in depth video. This is my next task to attempt. I watched you diff 101 a few times and attempted the diffs on my dbxl-2.0. Was surprised how easy it was, hardest bit was removing them. But on opening there was only a smear of oil in them from factory, so glad I did strip them out. Runs super quite now too.
I'm glad you faced this task and got the fright behind you. It really is much easier than we all think it is, especially the first time we attempt working on a new car. Yay...I'm glad it worked for you. Keep on wrenching. AJ
this is so much more I could expect to learn haha, thank you for this video. Now I feel I can service my shocks myself (if I can find where to buy those oils around here lol).
Thank you for sharing the knowledge.
New to RC in any form. I've been concerned about working on shocks but not any more. Can see it's a very technical subject though but your explanation was brilliant. 👍👍
Ty
Great list of videos I like them. I recently purchased the Arrma Granite Blx it’s fun needed to fix diff. Thanks 🙏
The Granite is a great little basher. I hope you have loads of fun with it. Thanks for commenting 😎👍
Thank u
shock pistons are further adjustable by tapering the holes in them. if you use a body reamer or oversized dril bit then just hit the top or bottom of the holes (depending on the desired effect) you can change the bound or rebound of the shock characteristics. I always save the factory piston original and experiment on secondary pistons. i've found no benefit from tapering both sides 1/2 way, it just makes them act as if there were more or larger holes. also please be mindful that all shock pistons are in the same direction, tapered holes on the top or bottom. great video you scraped the surface of how a shock can be infinitely adjusted.
Man im still hype Off that frontflip u did in your other Video
I didn't even know about that center cup dampener I really want to use my infraction for on road and off
thanks for all this good info
Glad it was helpful!
@@AJJAMStudios all your videos. Have been I have not been in this for over 30 years. My first buy is a sledge my god what a beast
I'm pretty sure you could start an E clip instal and removal company, literally doing nothing else but E clips, and you'd be rich.
Omg! When you said eclip my anxiety went through the roof.....but watching you do them was soothing AF 🤣🤌
Thank you 😎👍
@@AJJAMStudios thank YOU! Of all the RCing channels I watch, for fun or for learning, you're hands down the most in depth. The why is almost as important as the what and I love that you break everything down! You rock lol
We appreciate your comment greatly. Thank you. Bash on, AJ
This was something that pretty much terrified me but now that I've taken a set apart and rebuilt them, I'm way more confident. I still think I over tighten stuff though!
Glad I could help. 😎👍
I am using these shocks for my Mercedes SLK clutch pedal. Speed bumps make your leg 4 times gravity, which causes the clutch system to overpressure. This is a shock on the applied pedal pressure. Having a shock absorber, stops the shock of bumps being suddenly transferred to the hydraulic fluid and causing damage to the pipes, master and slave cylinders. (Known as hydraulic hammering) See Mercedes Clutch over centre helper spring. 🏎🔧 One of the factors in any sports car is weight. So adding over pressure hydraulic bypass valves and controllers are just too heavy to use. Note that it is not that I drive over speed bumps at speed, it is when you never saw that killer bump coming. Note, the brake doesn't seem to need this addition, as the system is more robust. 1:1 scale lol
Thanks
I did 4 shocks.... 1 of them I've re done 3 times .... Same process but when I put it back together I can not pull the shaft down with out a fight ... It's like so hard and won't come out
Where can you get that silicone tube that you cut to size and put over the shaft?
I own a Smt10 and currently take no impact when doing jumps like they are way to stiff. I did turn the shock all the way up. I want it to absorb the impact more but I also like the ride height.
Have aftermarket shocks on my BigRock. I put 40wt oil in them. The rear are ok but the front bounces when I hit bumps. Go with heavier oil or stiffer spring?
Man you do a great job at making videos ..be blessed and keep it up
Thank you. 😎👍
I bought gpm shock for xrt the fluid sucks. Could you do a video on piggybacks?
What's the best RC Shocks to buy from Amazon?
Was thinking about putting bump stops on my dbxle 2.0 what would be good?? But this is a great idea got some fuel line sitting around… Iam gonna put this on all my RCs .. it’ll help with the chassis slap.,. And will also help with damage to chassis and underlying screws.. all in all a great idea thanks.,,
Search around and find some tubing that fits the shock shaft size of the DBXL-E. In this application, with the weight involved, the tubing size really matters. Think of the weight of the car under power, and the impact pressures. The tubing I used in the video works for 8th scale, but the DBXL-E is way bigger. Please let me know what you find, and what you chose to use. Thanks for the comment, AJ
Probably go down to my local hardware…thanks for info…
Thank you for the video. What shock oil would you suggest for the arma vorteks
At the moment I have 35weight in mine and it works well. Thanks for asking 😎👍
We're you ever able to find a decent piston replacement for the Big Bore shocks?
Not yet.
Question: the 1st kraton shock at about 4min you have aluminum (silver) shock retainer on it. Whi makes them? Thanks for the videos. I'm a 80's kid also and love the heavy metal. Seems like yesterday I saw Motley Crue in 89 on tour lol
I am unsure. I have such a large scrap box of stuff. I just picked them out and they fit so I used them. Wish I knew more. They are from 1/8th scale shocks, I know that much.
You forgot to mention that the retaining rings have a correct way to mount.. and that is the leading cause to them coming out of their groove in the shaft and ruining your day..
Have you swapped out the stock springs on your Mojave EXB?
Negative. I like the way it runs out as it is. Thanks for asking. AJ
And now I know.... thanks...
Good video sir. It’s really helpful. But Can I use 1/8 shocks on a 1/10 car ? Will it work properly? Thanks
Usually no. The scale difference is too great. I'm sure there are a few shocks that might work in certain applications, but as a rule, you need 10th scale shocks on your 10th scale vehicle. The throw and size of 8th scale shocks, plus the weight they are designed to carry, would negate any possible advantages they might have. Thanks for asking. If by some chance you get a set to work properly, leave me a comment and let me know what you had to do to get it to work. Thanks. AJ
@@AJJAMStudios thank you. I bought mine accidentally, and I didn’t know about that. I tried to reduce the length of the shocks by using fuel line tube. But I feel that there is sth wrong. Can you help me?
@@AJJAMStudios thank you. Recently I’ve got a set of bladder shocks, but after a while from bashing, I found that the bladder was torn. But there isn’t leak. I am in Vietnam so it’s inconvenient to get the new bladder. So is it ok if im still running it with torn bladders? Or can I replace it with silicon O-rings?
I'm looking to upgrade my front and rear Shocks on my Arrma Senton 3s 4x4 BLX and I want to purchase them off of Amazon, which do you suggest?
We don’t usually buy from Amazon so I can’t help you there. Sorry
Good morning aj,
So have Traxxas xrt ,grip it and rip it basher, has 30w all around, not enough. replace shock oil 35 front ,50 back ?
Diff oil combo???
What say ye? 👍
Great 101 series , thanks for your help.
I've not torn into the diffs yet on our XRT so I'm not sure how to answer that one, at least not yet anyway. Give me a bit of time to put ours through the testing process and I should be better equipped to help you out. Thanks for asking. 😎👍
Thank you brother!
Very informative video. Unfortunately I am still at a loss. I am running a stock Traxxas 2wd Stampede. Recently the back end is barely rebounding. The stock shocks don't have the threaded barrel so I can't adjust the ride height with the spring like your aftermarket shocks. Would the lack of rebound be caused by air? low fluid? worn out springs? I would like to fix them myself but being on a budget I can't afford to purchase parts that just aren't the cause of the issue.
First I would remove the shocks and see if the suspension is binding up. If things move smoothly I would test each shock for smoothness to see if they function properly. We use light fluid for rough terrain. Let us know what you find. 👍
@@AJJAMStudios Thanks I just dissembled the rear end. Cleaned it all and made sure things were moving easily and without interference. The shocks do rebound but once reinstalled onto the truck and placed on the ground it sits fine. However, if I push down on the rear it stays down except for maybe 1/4-1-2" up travel. Like I stated earlier, they are stock shocks and don't have the screw type barrel so I am not sure what I need to do.
Most manufacturers use spring clip adjusters for spring tension. They snap over the barrel and press the springs down. That should help with your spring settings. 😎👍