Blitzer shock tower strenthening

[mikesofunny]

I noticed a hairline crack forming on the front shock tower (in the place they always crack). I've seen 3D towers that might be better, but thought of a different approach.

The OD of the top shock mounts is exactly 7mm, so I got some 7mm ID, 8.5mm OD stainless tube & cut them to fit the towers. In the rear it's just a slot (to slide past the lower molded brace), in the front I cut about half off the diameter to slide them all the way on.

It's a tight fit, I used a vise to install, but that's perfect!

Hopefully this cures the broken tower blues, but only time will tell! I'll report back once I get a chance to run the track a few laps

[juicedcoupe]

https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=46479

Scroll down to see what I did on one of my Blitzers.

[juicedcoupe]

That 10T body is a pretty good fit. I like the look of the original Stadium Blitzer body so much that I couldn't bring myself to use anything else.

[mikesofunny]

https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=46479

Scroll down to see what I did on one of my Blitzers.

I recently read your thread, it inspired me to do something about those pesky towers!

And I agree that the original body is the best, but I have a fully restored original one, so thought I'd mix it up for the runner.

[Frankentruck]

Those are nice looking shocks on there. Are those Tamiya?

[mikesofunny]

Those are nice looking shocks on there. Are those Tamiya?

Thanks, and yep, 53926 DF-03 Aluminum Damper Set, they fit perfectly, I'm using the stock Blitzer springs though for proper handling.

It has 53791 Universals too, in case you're upgrading a Blitzer.