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Hi guys.

Just wondering what the best length shocks are for all around on the Pumpkin/Lunchbox above?

I'm thinking about the Ansmann aluminium shocks but the non adjustable ones.
I like the truck to sit neater on the front shocks so there is a better camber for some flat road tyres (Modified Road Rage 2's, Proline). Would 75mm be best or can I fit shorter 55mm?

I will get around to doing the 5th shock mod and will use a 55mm when I do this but I would be greatful for any hints.

I did have a search but the results didn't come back with many size guides.

Thank in advance.
Rob

In have 80mm shocks on the front of my Lunchbox & it has the usual camber on it at full extension ... doing some quick compression tests suggests 75mm would give neutral camber, 65mm would give you silly (F1/BTCC levels ) camber. 55mm would be far too short & just wouldn't work.

Perfect.
75mm it is then along with some fixing parts. Need to mark up and dig the dremmel out to prep the gear box/axle mount for the 3rd shock.

Cheers

The shock mount braces (part BS1, #9805082) are provided within the shaft parts bag #9400296. They should be still available due to the Lunchbox and Midnight Pumpkin re-releases. Take a look at the Lunchbox manual (p. 17) to see how the oil shocks have to be installed:
www.tamiyausa.c...t-id=58347

Other option is some of the various suspension stays at RCChannel.com

Great tips. Saves me some research - I was ready to dive into the subject.

GregM wrote:

The shock mount braces (part BS1, #9805082) are provided within the shaft parts bag #9400206. They should be still available due to the Lunchbox and Midnight Pumpkin re-releases. Take a look at the Lunchbox manual (p. 17) to see how the oil shocks have to be installed:
www.tamiyausa.c...t-id=58347

good tip the #9805082 cost 3,50 and the bag with 3 pairs of the same braces 'only' 7,80 and comes with the wheeliebar as 'extra'

Part number for the "big bag" is 9400296 though. Small typo.

Thank you again! small typo with the Midnight Pumpkin ref number by me too.

Edou wrote:

Part number for the "big bag" is 9400296 though. Small typo.

Thanks, I've rectified this in my inital post.