Another Old/New build BORING :)

[Phin]

SC10 shocks are 1.02" front & 1.39" bodies/1.32" shafts rear. SC10 4x4 are 1.18" (30mm) rear but are a larger bore (13mm).

[RichieRich]

So, the newer V2 shocks have a larger bore than the old standby hard anodized associated shocks?

[mikea96]

I dont think so i think they are the same size bore or at least the ones on my b4.1 worlds buggy were the same.

[JK Racing]

V1 and V2 are only different by the way the o-rings load into the shock body. The SC10 4X4 uses a completely new shock, more the size of an 1/8th scale buggy (before they went even bigger), but with 1/10th scale lengths...

Here are 1.02s on the front of my OIN, truck tower



1.02s with an RC Carbon Works Hybrid tower (RPM replica)



.89s (B2-3-4 front shocks) on the same RCCW tower



Sorry for hogging up your thread Richie...

[Phin]

What JK said. The SC104x4 uses new 13mm big bore shocks. The the 2wd SC10 V2 shock kits have the same bores as the old hard-ano shocks but they're longer in the rears than the old 1.32" shock bodies.

For 1.32" V2 shocks with the traditional bore you'll need to get a set for the RC10GT2. Those have 1.32" shafts so you'll need more limiters.

For 1.18" V2's you'll need the set for the B4.1. I think those require a shorter rear tower though.

[scr8p]

i haven't tried it yet, but i personally think 1.18's are the way to go up front on a worlds type front end. to me, the 1.02's bodies are too short.

[RichieRich]

Thanks guys, this is real good feedback. I'm gonna do some more research...maybe visit the hobby shop this weekend or something. Also, I'm guessing you can use a shorter shaft in the 1.32 V2 shocks, right?

I finally found my specs for my other old/new build and I have 1.02 bodies and shafts for the front and 1.18 bodies w/ 1.02 shafts in the rear.

[Phin]

I'd assume you'd be able to use shorter shafts in the 1.32" V2 but you should note that the V2 1.02" shafts have a different part number than the older 1.02" shafts so they may not be interchangeable.

[RichieRich]

I found some old style threaded shock bodies on clearance. So, here's an updated pic of the current status. Still needs a few other bits and the body painted.

[scr8p]

progress

[knucklebuster]

Nice buggy. Good to see I'm not the only one working at a snail's pace.

[RichieRich]

Nice buggy. Good to see I'm not the only one working at a snail's pace.

I'm moving faster than scr8p! But seriously, wow, I didn't realize it had been that long. I have 2 weeks off for the holidays coming up. I hope to have this car finished along with painting 4 bodies: a viper for this car, a B44, a Kyosho Lazer and an Tamiya F-350. We'll see how may obstacles the wife puts up.

[knucklebuster]

Just finished a kitchen and laying floors now! I've got it good though, my wife doesn't complain about the year long projects. We prepared meals on plywood counter tops for several months!

[scr8p]

I'm moving faster than scr8p!

i don't know about that. i've been fairly productive lately.

[250r]

I just ran my woin car with the new v2 shocks. It was night and day difference. My car is so plush now. I went with the rc carbon towers and still have the buggy front setup. I would say if it's gonna be a runner the best upgrade would be the shocks. I went from racing with rc18s to being able to run with my buddies laser. 4x4