RC4X4's RC10 Resto runner (basement find)

[juicedcoupe]

Bottom load 1.02 shocks were never made. At least, not that type.

Newer V2's were a bottom load design but are a little more modern design.

[RC4X4]

Bottom load 1.02 shocks were never made. At least, not that type.

Newer V2's were a bottom load design but are a little more modern design.

I guess that helps make the decision. Are the caps interchangeable? thanks for reply!

[JosephS]

Bottom load 1.02 shocks were never made. At least, not that type.

Newer V2's were a bottom load design but are a little more modern design.

I did run into a pair of 1.02 bottom load bodies, gold anodized. They weren’t available on any kit but were an add on. I’ll have to see if I can fin them on an old price list.

Working on the v2 shocks is much nicer then the older internal clip ones. I have all 3 types and the v2 are easiest to rebuild and make correct.

[juicedcoupe]

Yes, correct.

I seen a listing for optional 1.02 bottom load bodies. I've never seen a set for sale.

At any rate, I prefer top load. I like the V2 as well but I'm not aware of a gold body.

[RC4X4]

looking at my options, should I just get some modern shocks? what do you guys think, I can spend a small fortune in parts for these sub par shocks.

[juicedcoupe]

You say that you have some GT shocks, why not use them?

This is a set that I just stripped and polished.

I also had some aluminum caps laying around, so I did them as well.

[RC4X4]

where can a person find a new pair of rc10 stealth outdrives? does the aftermarket have these?

[RC4X4]

ok, so Ive been living life and havent updated this basement find post. Since then I found another rc10, but this is a C stamp, (holes for stealth trans). Being that the og basement find (A stamp) was so clean I decided not to turn it into a restoration, but just to clean it up and shelf it. So I will start a new thread with the C stamp find and add a few pics. Its been a journey as you know restoring any older rc, but fun. here is a pic of the mid stage of restoration of the C stamp. Keep your eyes peeled for more pics on the other post and thanks everyone that helped here finding parts and helping sort issues. see build pics here

https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=47723

[Frankentruck]

Very cool 2nd find!

[helbnd1]

Here's four lengths of the bottom load shock bodies.
.56, .71, 1.02, 1.32.

[juicedcoupe]

I knew that they were out there, but bottom load 1.02's aren't very common. By the time they were in common use (10T), they were top load.