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if you are running internal springs with the factory shocks i have some questions:
1. what weight spring are you running
2. what weight oil are you running
3. are you running dif spring weights front and rear
4. are you running dif oil weights front and rear
upnover
04-24-2008, 08:23 AM
if you are running internal springs with the factory shocks i have some questions:
1. what weight spring are you running
2. what weight oil are you running
3. are you running dif spring weights front and rear
4. are you running dif oil weights front and rear
1.soft
2.50/80
3.no
4.see #3
did I like it NO
brokeass4runner
04-24-2008, 09:17 AM
1. TCS Medium/Custom Cut Semi-Droop Springs
2. Axial 30wt
3. I've got slightly longer semi-droop springs in the rear
4. No
I am a happy camper with this setup.
Cajun
04-24-2008, 10:12 AM
if you are running internal springs with the factory shocks i have some questions:
1. what weight spring are you running
2. what weight oil are you running
3. are you running dif spring weights front and rear
4. are you running dif oil weights front and rear
1. TCS Medium in the rear, TCS Very Soft in the front
2. AE 45 rear AE 35 front
3. see #1
4. see #2
I'm running stock shock bodies at the moment (have Big Bores on hand but need ot install) and I'm running them inverted with the springs on top on the baffle in a semi-droop set up. I'm very happy with the set up.
792.5cj5
04-24-2008, 11:34 AM
I use pen spring on the outside shaft and 140wt oil. I like
Shocker
04-24-2008, 12:33 PM
From my research I have heard that a lighter weight oil, specifically 30weight oil in AX-10 stock shocks makes the chassis just a tad to reactive. A change to 70 weight oil will calm it down some.
Just something to consider, an upgraded shock package is most definately on my list of TTD. :thumb:
Threadlocker
04-25-2008, 05:30 AM
TCS Edge Chassis/ Semi Droop setup
1. I Run Mediums all the way around
2. 30wt Axial
3 See 1 and 2
4 See 1 and 2
Im not a fan of my set up due to the fact that I still have a massive amount fo torque steer..Im sure its my own fault.. im still running the little y shaped thingy on the rear mid arms.. I need to get the 4 link deal and Like Doug Said aboue im thinking aboutputting some thicker fluid in the Shocks. Its a lil quirky..Need to spend about 20 bucks and a lil TLC and Ill have her dialed in.
Steve-O
rockshow
04-25-2008, 08:11 AM
1. I Run Mediums all the way around
2. 70wt
EvilTwin v2
04-25-2008, 05:39 PM
1. I'm using a cut factory Mini-T springs w/ 3/4 below the piston & 1/4 of the spring along with 1/2 of the Axial bump stop and a spare shock piston as a spacer above. (currently only in the front...see post 3).
2. 45 or 50 wt oil...I can't remember (only in the front...see post 3). I'd like to try 80wt to see if it makes a difference.
3. I'm currently running an experimental setup in the rear consisting of 3 factory axial bump stop pieces on the shaft below the piston, and above the piston I have 1/4 of a stock Mini-T spring with a spare factory piston and a full axial bump stop as a spacer. No oil. The shock has a hair less than 1/4" of travel to it.
Since doing this, I've been trying to find anyplace in which I lack stability due to lack of articulation in the rear. I have yet to find any place in which I'm don't have the same if not better driveability. On steep climbs, I no longer have any negative torque affects. I can climb hills that are considerably steeper than anything I'd before have considered, while keeping both front tires firmly planted.
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