Granite Top shocks for Arrma 3s/4s series?

[Smokey Joe]

Top shocks for Arrma 3s/4s series. Where and how much not really how much just where or which ones. Ive bought the "big bore " off ebay for 40 bucks what a pile of $%#). I didn't expect much. I have 3 buggies I want better shocks than the stock.

 

[jondilly1974]

Top shocks for Arrma 3s/4s series. Where and how much not really how much just where or which ones. Ive bought the "big bore " off ebay for 40 bucks what a pile of $%#). I didn't expect much. I have 3 buggies I want better shocks than the stock.

Typhon 6s from JRC for the 3S. Talion 6S for the 4S.

 

[murphy0987]

Personally, I think the stock shocks are just fine. Fix the leaks in them and they are more than capable and durable. All the cheaper shock options are downgrades in my opinion.

 

[Roger75]

Personally, I think the stock shocks are just fine. Fix the leaks in them and they are more than capable and durable. All the cheaper shock options are downgrades in my opinion.

I agree, find the right setup and they will work as good as any other shock out there.

 

[Jerry-rigged]

Another vote for the Typhon 6s shocks. They are 5mm longer than the 3s shocks but work fine. If you can't find them, the Talion 6s might work, but they are a bit longer (10mm) and will need new springs (Talion's springs are super stiff)

 

[Smokey Joe]

I have 6s shocks on my 4s Kraton with the m2c bleeder cap they feel a little too stiff not as plush on a lighter vehicle. I should probably drop the oil weight. I was looking at the proline's any news about them.

 

[Edough13]

I have had the Hot Racing big bore shocks from almost day one, no leaks no bends they have been solid as a rock. https://www.ebay.com/itm/312275107897
Make sure to get the right lengths think it's 105 or 110 front and 120 rear.

 

[WIZARDRC]

Here is some good aftermarket shocks I always recommend for the granite. I'm running them myself (40wt front and rear, more spring preload in the rear) and they've been great...Durable and no leaks

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BIG-BORE-A...824767?hash=item4215fe3cbf:g:lMkAAOSwHMJYLnYG

Can't go wrong for 40 bucks...

 

[blooddonor]

I bought the ZD Racing, they are titanium colored with the red spring, I poured out the oil they came with and added 50 wt. oil. The Typhon loves 'em, and they can handle a lot more abuse in my favorite basher. No problems in a dozen flights!

 

[morrjr71]

I have the Pro-Line PowerStroke shocks on my Typhon 3S. They are not cheap, but they work well and are highly adjustable with optional spring sets.

 

[twicks0831]

I also run the ZD racing shocks on my 3s big rock. 33$ shipped for the set

 

[*420+3RC*]

ZDs also. Yes it's an old thread. Yes just cause they ZD and they have done well for me. But I don't big send I ground bash

 

[GRC]

Why do you want to different shocks? What is your goal? Shocks that are better for high speed off road/track? More durable/better for jumps? Depending on your goal, the best shock setup will be quite different. What's wrong with the stock shocks? If you don't know, don't get different shocks. You may end up downgrading.

I also think the stock shocks perform very well. I consider many suggested alternatives to be a downgrade. I do have upgrades, but mainly for durability. I jump and the stock shocks were not holding up to the abuse. If you're not breaking or bending shock shafts or rod ends then there may be little need to upgrade.

 

[BulletRCs_NZ]

Why do you want to different shocks? What is your goal? Shocks that are better for high speed off road/track? More durable/better for jumps? Depending on your goal, the best shock setup will be quite different. What's wrong with the stock shocks? If you don't know, don't get different shocks. You may end up downgrading.

I also think the stock shocks perform very well. I consider many suggested alternatives to be a downgrade. I do have upgrades, but mainly for durability. I jump and the stock shocks were not holding up to the abuse. If you're not breaking or bending shock shafts or rod ends then there may be little need to upgrade.

I'm the same. With the stock shocks they handle great but after a few decent sends the shafts pop out at the bottom. ZD work great if you take the time and care to shorten them but they too won't take big sends. I've bent and broken a few sets and can't be arsed with them anymore once they break. Might get the Prolines and be done with it.

 

[GRC]

I'm the same. With the stock shocks they handle great but after a few decent sends the shafts pop out at the bottom. ZD work great if you take the time and care to shorten them but they too won't take big sends. I've bent and broken a few sets and can't be arsed with them anymore once they break. Might get the Prolines and be done with it.

I've never used the Prolines, but I noticed they have 3.5mm shock shafts, while 1/8 scale shocks use thicker 4mm shafts (i.e. Arrma/Tekno). Also, Prolines are 14mm bore, while 1/8 shocks are 16mm bore. Since the Prolines are already quite expensive, I see no reason to get them over 1/8 shocks, especially if you're looking for more durability and dampening for big sends.