Air shock debate

[Jeffd]

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]

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]

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]

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

[humpy]

Originally Posted by carwash

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

explanation???

[Jordandg]

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

[fabricator]

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

[Jordandg]

4cyl XJ's, probably other random stuff...they bolt up to the 3x00 series gm 60* motors

[JeffK5]

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.

[riegel]

i use fox 2.0 in the rear and they work well. the front has leaf springs so that keeps the body roll down.

[yellowjacket]

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]

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]

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]

O the memories....

[mckeddie]

Originally Posted by JeffK5

I'm sure he's referring to there unpredictable body roll ........

unpredictable, hell i can predict every time mine is going to lean, everytime i try to turn, and everytime i get on the slightest incline, the thing is going to damn near fall over.

i like them for the ease of packaging, ease of adjusting, but hate the body roll they cause. i can't wait to get a swaybar back on mine.

[buckeyezuk]

Air shocks can take alot of tuning..when i first installed mine, i wanted to roll it of the side of a mountain, but after a lot of tuning i loved them.. they are definatly not a bolt in and go part..if you dont like the way they perform, tune them more...

[cheapthrills49]

Originally Posted by buckeyezuk

Air shocks can take alot of tuning..when i first installed mine, i wanted to roll it of the side of a mountain, but after a lot of tuning i loved them.. they are definatly not a bolt in and go part..if you dont like the way they perform, tune them more...

on that note i've only wheeled mine a handful of times an im ready for the side of a mountain....come help!!! lol

[Nuts]

Originally Posted by cheapthrills49

on that note i've only wheeled mine a handful of times an im ready for the side of a mountain....come help!!! lol

Thick oil and a sway bar made a HUGE diffrence for mine. I hated them so much before that, that I was ready to go back to leaf springs lol

[94Dodge Truggy]

Coilovers good for jumping and heavy rigs and if an airshock fails it is down to the ground! Airshocks are cheaper and easier to make fit and work overall.