Good E Revo shock Setup?

[JThiessen]

I just up'ed my shock weight to 50K on the rears last night (still with the orange springs), and that seemed to help. But its not quite there - I'll have to buy the next step up in springs. NONE of my local LHS had any springs, or any of the P2 or P3 rockers. And one of them just laughed when I asked about the variable damping piston set (that store basically caters only to those that are just upgrading from Radio Shack).

[Metallover]

Sorry to just but in, but can you get different shock pistons with smaller or fewer holes? Or would that even help the problem?

[JThiessen]

Yes, you can. In fact the rebuild kit includes different config's of pistons. Its just a PIA to change them out. And, as was stated before, there are variable rate pistons that have a small spring tab over the hole.

[Metallover]

Whoops. I need to touch up on my skimming...
I've never rebuilt any shocks before.. What is a good brand/weight of shock oil for a revo with a rtr weight of 7-9lbs?

[JThiessen]

7 to 9 lbs is a huge difference. If its 7 lbs (which I seriously doubt), then you should be down in the 20-30WT. Over that, and you will be up into the 50-60wt. Also depends on which spring you run.

[Metallover]

I am converting a 2.5 to a direct drive outrunner setup. I took off every non-essential things. Right now it is 5 pounds without electronics. The electronics weight about two pounds and after trays etc it should be 7.5-8.

[hoovhartid]

well, i thought i would add my set-up to the mix..

I run the VDP's(size 2). Traxxas sways(black) 60-65wt oil. "Green" front springs "Tan" back. Its running good so far, but I may step up the front springs a bit.