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What are you guys that still run blackfoots or monsterbeetles running for shocks? Like what length should I be looking for? I'd love to find a set of the origonal yellow ones if anyone spots a set for sale or has a set shoot me a pm.

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80mm.

i'm running 80mm yeah racing shocks.
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Thanks, I'll track down a set. How do they work?

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I have a set of orignal yellow Monster Beetle/ Blackfoot shocks.
I can send you some pics if your interested.
then pm me an offer.

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illshou wrote:Thanks, I'll track down a set. How do they work?
ok i guess, the problem is the truck itself. it seems no matter what i do i can't get it to be plush. it just bounces all the time.
the suspension is very limited on these things.

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Welcome to vintage R/C. :P

J/K, did you try using a softer tire?

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LOL, i have yes. but we all know these things are not going to handle well.

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kaiser wrote:LOL, i have yes. but we all know these things are not going to handle well.
Youre right there. I do remember years ago that the old yellow cva shocks were the ones that worked best for me. Still handled like a turd though.....

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Its the front end that makes them bounce. The rear you can fine tune.

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u can use losi front shocks from ythe jrx2.they work fine.

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