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Blitzer shock tower strenthening

Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2022 3:04 pm
by 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.
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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.
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It's a tight fit, I used a vise to install, but that's perfect!
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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
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Re: Blitzer shock tower strenthening

Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2022 3:20 pm
by juicedcoupe
https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=46479

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

Re: Blitzer shock tower strenthening

Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2022 3:33 pm
by 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.

Re: Blitzer shock tower strenthening

Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2022 9:04 am
by mikesofunny
juicedcoupe wrote: Thu Mar 24, 2022 3:20 pm 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.

Re: Blitzer shock tower strenthening

Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2022 9:26 am
by Frankentruck
Those are nice looking shocks on there. Are those Tamiya?

Re: Blitzer shock tower strenthening

Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2022 3:16 pm
by mikesofunny
Frankentruck wrote: Fri Mar 25, 2022 9:26 am 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. :wink: