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The Build – Part 9 The Team C TM4 comes with a nice set of threaded shocks. They build well however they come with a spring clip to keep the cartridge together. A little unorthodox, but it seems to work …

The Build – Part 9 The Team Associated B44.3 comes with the super-plush V2 12mm Big Bore shocks. They’re easy to build and are top-notch at damping the buggy on just about any surface. One with the build. Our first …

The Build – Part 6 We’ll be working on the shocks in Part 6 of our Vaterra Ascender build. First thing we’ll do is assemble the shafts. Small e-clip, piston, small e-clip. Easy peasy. Slide the 2 red o-rings into …

Made from aircraft quality aluminum, these colorfully anodized shocks are available through The Toyz are threaded for easy adjustment, are considerably more durable than the stock shocks and come with all the hardware you need for a painless install.  Sold …

Get an A+ in Geometry 101   So let’s say you’ve just entered the RC car world and you’re ready to start tuning your ride, but you haven’t the first clue on where to start. You’re a backyard warrior, skate …

It was late in the summer when I attended the 2013 RCM Short Course Nationals in Enfield, Connecticut, and pitted behind me was Gerardo Gonzalez of Pro-Line Racing. Gerardo always has some pretty trick rides to run and this year …

This Team Tuned Bypass1 piston features a new design that provides much more initial pack and overall flow than its predecessor. The pack and flow equates to a car that packs like a normal piston but recovers much quicker and …

The cool little Teton from the people over at LaTrax is about to get even cooler with the release of three sweet new option parts. Up first is a silky smooth set of PTFE-coated hard-anodized threaded-aluminum shocks. They are available …

The Build – Part 7 The shocks (or dampers) on any car, onroad or off, are probably the most important, and overlooked, parts of the car. Built correctly, they will give you a distinct advantage over those that don’t take …

The Build – Part 5 Part 5 of our build focuses on the shocks. Before you ask, yes, the shocks are ‘Classic’ as well, using the old-skool internal loading with the snap clips to keep the seals in place. While …

It’s not uncommon for plastic shocks with plastic caps to start leaking after a while. If you aren’t ready to upgrade to aluminum units you can use teflon plumbers tape to help create an airtight seal on the plastic cap. …