Raider Raider shocks

[Coltsmith]

Has anyone found a replacement for the Arrma raider shocks

 

[mrbelloso]

Welcome to the forum, have a look on this thread:

https://arrmaforum.com/threads/affordable-1-10-scale-aluminium-shock-upgrade.67/

 

[seitz00]

Has anyone found a replacement for the Arrma raider shocks

I also am having Raider shock failures. The tops come off. 6 Failures on an flat oval track in less than 3 hours run time.
Basically, the Raider BLS shocks are junk.
Arrma support keeps telling me that only a very few people are having a problem. The solution they suggested is to glue the tops on the shocks!!

 

[mrbelloso]

Look at the thread posted above. You will find great information.

 

[Rdub]

I'm reading this after doing some repairs on my sink supply lines today.
I too have a Raider who pops a cap once in a while.
I'm wondering if some Teflon tape on the threads would help keep them tighter.

Just throwing it out there as my DIY and RC worlds collide. Lol

 

[raddad]

I put the stock shocks off my scx10 on my raider. changed shock oil and so far so good

 

[mrbelloso]

There are new shock bodies and caps from STRC, look for them they are a direct replacement.

 

[JBlazer]

 

[Bri26]

JBlazer,

How are the STRC shock bodies and caps working for you? Are the shocks a lot smoother? Any leaks?

Best regards,
Brian

 

[JBlazer]

There was some small leakage when I first assmble and tested but that was from possible overfill. I just gave it a test drive got 2 feet air several and landing on pavement and so far no shock leakage or any problems. They are running very smooth and easy, keeping their pressure.

 

[JBlazer]

JBlazer,

How are the STRC shock bodies and caps working for you? Are the shocks a lot smoother? Any leaks?

Best regards,
Brian

They are still working great after a few days of significant bashing. Although I am betting that the front tower brace is helping the durability of the whole support system, including shock caps to body's. I have to say I am impressed. No leaking at all since the installation. I'll let you know what the fluid looks like I'm a few weeks when I service them.

 

[JBlazer]

 

[Luggas_H1]

I know im a little late, but I still run my Raider and wanted to share this here for anyone doing the same.
I run Kraton 4s FRONT shocks on the REAR of my Raider and they fit just barely, but they feel very nice and they are very stiff with stock Oil (which I like) In the front I run the shocks from an Absima Asb1bl (a chinese bangood special) part number is this AB-1230124 I run these with very stiff Oil and streched springs. Overall my Raider is very stiff which I like, I also don't have issues with the caps popping of or anything breaking. If you can get a hold of these shocks (not very hard in germany) I highly recommend them.