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upper shock mount bushing - jrx
Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:39 pm
by JRxJoe
is there a good replacement for the plastic Jrx line upper shock mount bushings in aluminum? Still looking to use the 4-40 screws.
Re: upper shock mount bushing - jrx
Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:21 pm
by TRX-1-3
I don't know of any, but I am not a Losi specialist. My understanding aluminum on plastic is less friction. Aluminum on aluminum gets squeaky and maybe some galling.
Re: upper shock mount bushing - jrx
Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:52 pm
by JRxJoe
I agree regarding aluminum on aluminum galling. But the ones I was interested in were by Avid RC. They use a sleeve over the aluminum post.
https://www.amainhobbies.com/avid-rc-tlr-22x4-ringer-shock-standoffs-4-avd10109-22x4/p1450396
Since I am not familiar with the new TLR 22x line of shocks, I wasn't sure if they are close enough to the early Losi designs to get them to work.
Re: upper shock mount bushing - jrx
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:11 am
by TRX-1-3
I see, those are pretty sweet. Not sure if you've scoured the Losi section here, but there might be something useful buried in these builds. They are both XX though.
https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?t=46061
https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?t=47226&hilit=Woin
Re: upper shock mount bushing - jrx
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:35 am
by JRxJoe
Thanks. Yes I’ve been reviewing a number of build threads to get inspiration. Problem these days is parts availability. Everyone knows NOS parts for jrx buggies have insane prices by dealers looking to get rich. I’ll just take my chances with modern parts retrofits. If they don’t fit, I just return them.
Re: upper shock mount bushing - jrx
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:10 am
by TRX-1-3
JRxJoe wrote: ↑Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:35 am
Thanks. Yes I’ve been reviewing a number of build threads to get inspiration. Problem these days is parts availability. Everyone knows NOS parts for jrx buggies have insane prices by dealers looking to get rich. I’ll just take my chances with modern parts retrofits. If they don’t fit, I just return them.
Have you checked out SabulaTech?
https://store.sabulatech.com/Parts-for-Team-Losi_c_148.html
Re: upper shock mount bushing - jrx
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:02 pm
by JRxJoe
Yes indeed. Just placed an order with him a couple weeks ago. Many of his items are out of stock, however.