Air shock debate

Jeffd · 03-19-2010, 12:15 AM

Sway away racerunner 2.0x18 or Fox2.0x18 which is the best shock I`m building a single seat toy axled buggy with chevy v6,tf 904 ,Klune,dana 300.So it should be pretty light weight.Any input is appreciated
Thanks Jeff

Nuts · 03-19-2010, 06:51 AM

I haven't used either so I can't comment on that, but IMHO 18s are too much shock for a small toy axled rig.

humpy · 03-19-2010, 10:15 AM

we have used both...they both seem to work really well...i like the racerunners because they have a thread on cap that protects the valve... but as far as function i dont think one is any better than the other..

carwash · 03-19-2010, 12:16 PM

air shocks suck, regardless of brand. that's all i have to add.

humpy · 03-19-2010, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carwash

air shocks suck, regardless of brand. that's all i have to add.

explanation???

JeffK5 · 03-19-2010, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by humpy

explanation???

I'm sure he's referring to there unpredictable body roll and unloading that necessitates a sway bar on atleast one end of your rig... especially on a pig like Mikes.

I've been in two buggies with air shocks and hated how they performed in both. There cheap , that's a plus and I've heard they can work pretty good in light/little rigs.

Jordandg · 03-19-2010, 12:17 PM

sorry for off topic but what torque convertor are you going with jeff?

fabricator · 03-19-2010, 01:25 PM

tf 904
Ok whats this turd out of....

yellowjacket · 03-19-2010, 06:32 PM

i like saw, had 3 sets. never had fox though. id say threr all the same.

id be curious to see how you plan on getting 18 inches of travel from a narrow toy axle...i had 16's and had to limit it to 14 in the front, even with a narrow single seater and spacers, a tire still rubbed. post up a build pic, for sure.

CJsOffRoad · 03-19-2010, 06:40 PM

I have 16" sway a ways with toy axles. It's very hard to get that much flex out of the front end. I would suggest 14" in the front. I've had good luck with the air shocks just have to play with the oil levels until your happy.

yellowjacket · 03-19-2010, 09:22 PM

if you put some thought and design your suspension correctly, air shocks wont be a prob on your light rig. mine was a joy to drive- would flex awesome but could corner on quad trails at 30 mph.

a hacked suspension design can make your truck very unpredictable.

fabricator · 03-19-2010, 09:29 PM

O the memories....

03-19-2010, 12:15 AM	#1
Jeffd Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: winchester ky Posts: 32	Air shock debate Sway away racerunner 2.0x18 or Fox2.0x18 which is the best shock I`m building a single seat toy axled buggy with chevy v6,tf 904 ,Klune,dana 300.So it should be pretty light weight.Any input is appreciated Thanks Jeff

03-19-2010, 12:16 PM	#4
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	air shocks suck, regardless of brand. that's all i have to add. __________________

03-19-2010, 01:25 PM	#8
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	tf 904 Ok whats this turd out of.... __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

03-19-2010, 06:40 PM	#10
CJsOffRoad Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eaton, Oh Posts: 28	I have 16" sway a ways with toy axles. It's very hard to get that much flex out of the front end. I would suggest 14" in the front. I've had good luck with the air shocks just have to play with the oil levels until your happy. __________________ Willys buggy 4.3, 350 trans, toy axles, linked suspension, air shocks

03-19-2010, 09:29 PM	#12
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	O the memories.... __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

03-19-2010, 06:51 AM	#2
Nuts Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: middletown,oh Posts: 508	I haven't used either so I can't comment on that, but IMHO 18s are too much shock for a small toy axled rig.

03-19-2010, 10:15 AM	#3
humpy Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 573	we have used both...they both seem to work really well...i like the racerunners because they have a thread on cap that protects the valve... but as far as function i dont think one is any better than the other..

03-19-2010, 12:17 PM	#7
Jordandg Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 53	sorry for off topic but what torque convertor are you going with jeff?

03-19-2010, 06:32 PM	#9
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	i like saw, had 3 sets. never had fox though. id say threr all the same. id be curious to see how you plan on getting 18 inches of travel from a narrow toy axle...i had 16's and had to limit it to 14 in the front, even with a narrow single seater and spacers, a tire still rubbed. post up a build pic, for sure.

03-19-2010, 09:22 PM	#11
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	if you put some thought and design your suspension correctly, air shocks wont be a prob on your light rig. mine was a joy to drive- would flex awesome but could corner on quad trails at 30 mph. a hacked suspension design can make your truck very unpredictable.