Outcast Outcast V2 shocks

[robl45]

Was wondering if anyone knows if the tekno springs fit the new outcast shocks? I need a front spring and was thinking of getting the teknos, but not if they won't fit the version 2 shocks as I'd probably upgrade to those as some point.

 

[digitaldude80]

I thought I've read that the 2018 Outcast has upgraded springs, which are pretty similar to the tekno ones...
I have the previous Outcast, so I don't know for sure

 

[digitaldude80]

Found a post by Slich2500:

It would just be easier if people would say 2017 Outcast or 2018 Outcast.
From what I remember the differences between the 2017 and 2018 models are as follows.

• Updated shocks with 4mm shock shafts, longer stiffer springs, and shock protectors.
• Reinforced HD bulkheads.
• Redesigned chassis braces
• Stiffer servo mount
• Larger receiver box
• Updated steering knuckles(they list as a different part number from the 2017 model

 

[vitamindimo]

2018 Outcast springs are just a bit stiffer than the tekno orange springs. No need to upgrade springs with these new shocks.

 

[robl45]

Do the new springs fit the old shocks?

 

[tylang59]

2018 Outcast springs are just a bit stiffer than the tekno orange springs. No need to upgrade springs with these new shocks.

Thanks. Never realized that

 

[robl45]

as I asked above, does anyone know if the new springs fit the old shocks?

 

[slick2500]

as I asked above, does anyone know if the new springs fit the old shocks?

Why wouldn't they? The outside of the shocks are the same dimensions.

 

[robl45]

Didn't know if the shocks got bigger otherwise why are they different part numbers?

 

[slick2500]

Didn't know if the shocks got bigger otherwise why are they different part numbers?

Because they work with 4mm shock shafts instead of 3.5mm. Only difference in the shock bodies that I am aware of is the hole for the shock shaft.

 

[robl45]

The hole size is in the plastic end cap I thought.

 

[slick2500]

The hole size is in the plastic end cap I thought.

The shock body as well otherwise the shock shaft would wobble around really bad.