Kraton Good Shock Upgrade for Kraton 4x4 4s with RPM arms?

[BogdanPNW]

As title says, Whats a good shock upgrade for Kraton 4x4 4s with RPM arms?
My shocks and A-Arms on the kraton has broken multiple times and i have replaced the shocks and arm suspensions with stock ones. This time ill be getting the arms from RPM and people mentioned to get the typhoon 6s shocks but they are sold out everywhere. So what other shock upgrades will fit the RPM a-arms on a kraton 4s? Will other 6s lineups besides the typhoon fit?

 

[FHE_nld]

As title says, Whats a good shock upgrade for Kraton 4x4 4s with RPM arms?
My shocks and A-Arms on the kraton has broken multiple times and i have replaced the shocks and arm suspensions with stock ones. This time ill be getting the arms from RPM and people mentioned to get the typhoon 6s shocks but they are sold out everywhere. So what other shock upgrades will fit the RPM a-arms on a kraton 4s? Will other 6s lineups besides the typhoon fit?

https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/...-blx-4s-shocks-upgrades-and-information.7413/

 

[KiTris ExtremeRC]

As title says, Whats a good shock upgrade for Kraton 4x4 4s with RPM arms?
My shocks and A-Arms on the kraton has broken multiple times and i have replaced the shocks and arm suspensions with stock ones. This time ill be getting the arms from RPM and people mentioned to get the typhoon 6s shocks but they are sold out everywhere. So what other shock upgrades will fit the RPM a-arms on a kraton 4s? Will other 6s lineups besides the typhoon fit?

I would recommend getting the Talion 6s shocks. I had the Typhon ones on my Outcast 4s and they were too short. I think Horizon sells complete shocks now on their website (but they are really expensive..). Or you try to get some at Jenny's Rc.
https://jennysrc.com/collections/ar...ks-2019-v4-assembled-springs-dampers-ar106048
https://jennysrc.com/collections/ar...ks-assembled-updated-springs-dampers-ar106048
Looks like there are some left. I had great success with them on my Outcast and and they shouldn't be any different on your Kraton

 

[FHE_nld]

As title says, Whats a good shock upgrade for Kraton 4x4 4s with RPM arms?
My shocks and A-Arms on the kraton has broken multiple times and i have replaced the shocks and arm suspensions with stock ones. This time ill be getting the arms from RPM and people mentioned to get the typhoon 6s shocks but they are sold out everywhere. So what other shock upgrades will fit the RPM a-arms on a kraton 4s? Will other 6s lineups besides the typhoon fit?

I ordered myself a set of these ones.

https://hot-racing.com/?partnumber=TFF155AF08;c=1427
https://hot-racing.com/?partnumber=TFF155AR08;c=1427

 

[BogdanPNW]

Im trying to get a complete shock so ill probably check out the talions on jennyrcs but i do appreciate the ideas. If i don't like those shocks, i guess ill come back here to build one for it.

 

[BogdanPNW]

I would recommend getting the Talion 6s shocks. I had the Typhon ones on my Outcast 4s and they were too short. I think Horizon sells complete shocks now on their website (but they are really expensive..). Or you try to get some at Jenny's Rc.
https://jennysrc.com/collections/ar...ks-2019-v4-assembled-springs-dampers-ar106048
https://jennysrc.com/collections/ar...ks-assembled-updated-springs-dampers-ar106048
Looks like there are some left. I had great success with them on my Outcast and and they shouldn't be any different on your Kraton

I just got in the mail the talion 6s front and rear Shocks like the one you listed but they seem to look exactly the same size even when I put the front and rear side by side. Is it supposed to be like that or is there a way to tell them apart?

 

[KiTris ExtremeRC]

I just got in the mail the talion 6s front and rear Shocks like the one you listed but they seem to look exactly the same size even when I put the front and rear side by side. Is it supposed to be like that or is there a way to tell them apart?

Ok, that's weird. The rear ones should be just a little bit longer. I think 106mm on the front and 124mm on the back. I would install them anyways and just look if you're happy (the stock ones are the same length front and rear I think). Maybe it works out great. If not I would reach out to Jenny's. Maybe they got it wrong. But as I said maybe these work out just fine.

 

[BogdanPNW]

Ok, that's weird. The rear ones should be just a little bit longer. I think 106mm on the front and 124mm on the back. I would install them anyways and just look if you're happy (the stock ones are the same length front and rear I think). Maybe it works out great. If not I would reach out to Jenny's. Maybe they got it wrong. But as I said maybe these work out just fine.

Since I ordered the RPM a-arms, and they have 2 holes for Shocks for adjustments, I'll just put it differently the front from the back and I'll see how that works outs. Here's a pic of both Shocks, on the left was in bag #1 and other on the right were in bag#2.

 

[jondilly1974]

Since I ordered the RPM a-arms, and they have 2 holes for Shocks for adjustments, I'll just put it differently the front from the back and I'll see how that works outs. Here's a pic of both Shocks, on the left was in bag #1 and other on the right were in bag#2.

I would email Ted and ask to get the order fixed. He is very good at answering emails and getting this fixed fast.

 

[KiTris ExtremeRC]

Since I ordered the RPM a-arms, and they have 2 holes for Shocks for adjustments, I'll just put it differently the front from the back and I'll see how that works outs. Here's a pic of both Shocks, on the left was in bag #1 and other on the right were in bag#2.

Yeah they mixed something up . But as I said I would test fit them, maybe they are better than two different lengths. I never had the chance to test that. Otherwise just write them a mail like @jondilly1974 said.

 

[BogdanPNW]

Yep, contacted Ted and he sorted it out and now I have the right parts. Now it's time for me to change it all

 

[CTVFAM]

Hiw did the new shocks work out?

 

[jonUF02]

How are the lengths of the Talion 6s shocks vs. the plastic 4s shocks? I would think the spring rates are also different, can the 4s springs swap over to the Talion shocks?

 

[KiTris ExtremeRC]

How are the lengths of the Talion 6s shocks vs. the plastic 4s shocks? I would think the spring rates are also different, can the 4s springs swap over to the Talion shocks?

The length should be pretty much the same like the stock ones. And yes the springs are interchangeable. The 4s ones are softer but you can decide for yourself which setup you like more. I have the 4s springs on mine but if you do big jumps all the time you would probably be better off with the 6s ones.

 

[CTVFAM]

Hi I just picked up a used Kraton 4s. Previous owner had just installed rpm front arms and talon shocks. But the stance is way high in the front. This is with the shocks on the outer rpm holes. It is just the 6s springs making it so high?

 

[jondilly1974]

Hi I just picked up a used Kraton 4s. Previous owner had just installed rpm front arms and talon shocks. But the stance is way high in the front. This is with the shocks on the outer rpm holes. It is just the 6s springs making it so high?

That is strangely high. I would try some shorter springs. It shouldn’t be fully extended like that without full preload.

 

[Captain Dirt]

Hi I just picked up a used Kraton 4s. Previous owner had just installed rpm front arms and talon shocks. But the stance is way high in the front. This is with the shocks on the outer rpm holes. It is just the 6s springs making it so high?

Those shocks might be on backwards, as the rear should be higher. The 6S Typhon shocks are 5mm longer than stock for front and rear, which would give you a more even stance. The Talion ones are 5mm longer for the front ones but 9mm longer for the rear.

 

[CTVFAM]

Thanks I'm going g to bring my calipers home from work tomorrow to get some accurate measurements. They are pretty darn close to the axles too. Hopefully u guys can help me figure out what's on this thing. Thanks!

 

[KiTris ExtremeRC]

Thanks I'm going g to bring my calipers home from work tomorrow to get some accurate measurements. They are pretty darn close to the axles too. Hopefully u guys can help me figure out what's on this thing. Thanks!

Yeah I think these are the rear talion ones in the front

 

[BogdanPNW]

Quick Update: They fitted almost perfectly, the bottom that goes to the axle fitted perfectly since also i had the RPM arms so i can make small adjustments to height. The top to the body didn't have a small rubber seal so they are quite loose and shakes but otherwise fine. So far i took out on the snow since i put some snow tires on the rear and i'm liking the new mods. Here's the video with my RC and my brothers with snow tires having fun.