ArrowPilot31
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Made a fixture for drill to hold new pivot ball and sanded it down to 6mm. Perfect fit.
Bushing solution for Typhon 6s shock install on 3s BLX
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You can use Axial 7.5x8mm Silicone Shock Bushing https://www.hobbytown.com/axial-7.5x8mm-silicone-shock-bushing-6-axia1356/p187859
I have the Typhon 6s shocks on my Granite and use these bushing for mounting the shocks. I also have some Kraton/Outcast (I think) shocks on my Senton and use these for those shocks as well.
Happy bashing!
I have the Typhon 6s shocks on my Granite and use these bushing for mounting the shocks. I also have some Kraton/Outcast (I think) shocks on my Senton and use these for those shocks as well.
Happy bashing!
ArrowPilot31
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Yup...tried them. Easy is not always better?
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What issues did you have with them? I'm genuinely curious as I've not had any problems so far. They've been on my trucks for over a year now.
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No issues. The shocks did not move freely in the rubber bushing. I’m just anal.
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- Granite Mega
- Infraction
- Kraton 8S
- Senton 3s
- Typhon 6s
I agree they do not move as freely, but I think they move easily enough for my own purposes. I could see how depending upon the setup for your Typhon, you might want them to move super smooth and easy.
The photos you posted appear to be the end results of your modification, what does the fixture you designed look like that allows you to accomplish this?
The photos you posted appear to be the end results of your modification, what does the fixture you designed look like that allows you to accomplish this?
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ArrowPilot31
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A long 3mm screw with a nut thighten to hold pivot ball and chuck drill on the end of screw.
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Shocks don't really rotate much there. The Axial bushings move more than freely enough for the miniscule movement. Also, the whole idea of shocks is to resist and cushion movement. If anything, the cushion and resistance of the Axial bushings complements the function of the shocks. I think the cushion and wiggle room they provide is also better for durability. I think Axial bushings are easy AND ideal.
