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Discussion in 'Crawlers' started by GPS, Dec 5, 2011.

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    Are the Wraith stock shocks any good?  It looks like they are plastic, but threaded bodies, is that true?
    Are Green springs softer or stiffer that grey colored springs?
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    You know people seem to have issues with them and talk a lot of smack about them. I was very careful when assembling mine on the wraith and they have been one of the best shocks I have owned. To this day they have not lost a drop of oil and are smooth as butter. I rally the piss out of the poor thing also so that says something. They have a nitride shaft that is rather large 3.5mm i think. They are also the same ones on the XR10 and you can find kit takeoffs all over the place for next to nothing. I just lookd in the salvage yard at RPP and he has a whole set for $18 :eek:! Hope I didnt order the last set :p
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    I found a set on eBay for $17, they are supposed to be "lightly used", we'll see.  The price was right.  ;)
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    Nice score. Gotta love the bay. Make sure to check the bladder when you get them and make sure they aren't swollen or sucked inside the body. that is a common problem I see with them from overfilling and improper assembly.
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    Thanks.  I got a shipped notification today already so I may have them by the weekend.  I will photograph them and post here when I get them.
    So far I have four "bent" XR10 links and now the shocks.  I may have to wait a few weeks for the axles and remaining links and a motor.
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    My shocks arrived today.  They have green springs.  The body's are plastic, but I figured as much for $17.  You were correct, the shafts are 3.5 mm and look quite sturdy and have a titanium nitride coating.
    One is binding a bit so I'll have to see what that's about when I disassemble them.  Feels like it could be dirt.  I just hope it's not a bent shaft.

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