My arrma “hybrid” 8s build

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I’ve been putting this thing together for some time now and it’s better than I thought it would be still needs a few things got the xlx2 on the way for it and a 800kv castle motor and I need some new shocks does anyone know the best shocks to run on a Mojave? Stiffest springs and longest travel?
I would appreciate any suggestions, advice, compliments and even criticism to an extent lol check her out tho I’ve been through so much money, time, sweat, and blood building this M-EFFERR but in the end it’s all worth it

Center-25t pinion 50t spur 1,000,000 diff fluid

Front 43/13 100k diff fluid

Rear 43/13 100k diff fluid



Mojave chassis

Kraton rpm arms, turnbuckles, hubs and driveshafts because they have the widest

stance available from Arrma

Typhon front shock tower

Talion rear shock tower

Tbone front bumper

spektrum 160a esc and 1250kv motor out of K8S

Reefs raw500 servo

just about every M2C and Hot Racing upgrade u can think of

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By changing the springs only you could run into trouble. Springs are your ride height, oil and pistons are your absorption. Generally speaking, when you change to a heavier spring, you need to change to heavier fluid too. If you don't, you can create a bouncy ride. It will be rebounding too fast. Finding the perfect springs/fluid/pistons can be overwhelming because it would be based on your particular vehicle weight. Unfortunately, there are no specific set up sheets made for a basher vehicle.

On the flip side, if you were only to change the shock oil on the current springs, you will create a sloppy slow rebound and ride height will decrease as you drive it. If you landed big air chances are you will bust rod ends or even bend shock shafts (this way) My only advise is if you change the springs, change the oil and possibly the pistons too. This isn't just for your vehicle, that is advise for any vehicle.

Heaver springs need heavier oil, lighter springs need lighter oil, heavier oil needs larger hole pistons if you stay stock with your springs, lighter oils need smaller hole pistons if you stay with your stock springs. There are many variables when tuning shocks.
 
I did same thing,constantly rebuilding diffs so I'm downsizing mine

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Do you know what size gearing would be best for this build? Or have you tried the exb diffs to see if those hold up better?
By changing the springs only you could run into trouble. Springs are your ride height, oil and pistons are your absorption. Generally speaking, when you change to a heavier spring, you need to change to heavier fluid too. If you don't, you can create a bouncy ride. It will be rebounding too fast. Finding the perfect springs/fluid/pistons can be overwhelming because it would be based on your particular vehicle weight. Unfortunately, there are no specific set up sheets made for a basher vehicle.
On the flip side, if you were only to change the shock oil on the current springs, you will create a sloppy slow rebound and ride height will decrease as you drive it. If you landed big air chances are you will bust rod ends or even bend shock shafts (this way) My only advise is if you change the springs, change the oil and possibly the pistons too. This isn't just for your vehicle, that is advise for any vehicle.

Heaver springs need heavier oil, lighter springs need lighter oil, heavier oil needs larger hole pistons if you stay stock with your springs, lighter oils need smaller hole pistons if you stay with your stock springs. There are many variables when tuning shocks.

Right now I have a poopy spring setup on it I tried to use 2 springs I put a limitless spring on and then talion springs on I didn’t know that changing fluid, springs, and pistons effected all of that I’ll have to experiment with that now
 
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Do you know what size gearing would be best for this build? Or have you tried the exb diffs to see if those hold up better?
By changing the springs only you could run into trouble. Springs are your ride height, oil and pistons are your absorption. Generally speaking, when you change to a heavier spring, you need to change to heavier fluid too. If you don't, you can create a bouncy ride. It will be rebounding too fast. Finding the perfect springs/fluid/pistons can be overwhelming because it would be based on your particular vehicle weight. Unfortunately, there are no specific set up sheets made for a basher vehicle.


Right now I have a poopy spring setup on it I tried to use 2 springs I put a limitless spring on and then talion springs on I didn’t know that changing fluid, springs, and pistons effected all of that I’ll have to experiment with that now
I ran into same problem with shocks.was running stock notorious shocks.redrilled holes in kraton tower for more lift.bout some xmax shocks hoping they would work.WAY TO BIG..HAD 4092 IN TRUCK AN WAS RUNNING 23/46.im in middle of ordering parts for complete Mojave rebuild.gonna try belted 2.8s.5.4 inchs tall this time. Seeing that great big truck fly across field at the park was pretty impressive.BIG TRUCK.far as gearing for 800kv.i'd start with a 20t.you will most likely need to go way higher so a 46t spur for sure.VERY NICE BUILD IF YOU CAN KEEP DIFFS TOGETHER.IMO BIG TIRES AN LOTA WEIGHT===DESTROYED DRIVETRAIN.IM SURE IT CAN BE DONE THOU,I JUST GOT TIRED OF PROBLEMS AN DIDNT WANT TO SPEND 100$$$on aluminium parts to solve drivetrain problems.

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Curious, are your diffs shimmed to make em nice n snug? Or built to factory spec?
Oh ya,lots of research on diffs& shimming.they would never last long.HR diff housing,an 250$+ for ALL aluminium parts would probably do the job,ring&pinion,diffs MUST BE VERY SECURE!!!
 
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