4 corner weight for trooper t2

[hfrick]

just doing some research on different shock options...I have read the other topics relating to shocks...has anyone actually recorded the wieghts,travel etc for the stock t2? how about a renegade r2 ? thanks Hardy

[2scoops]

I don't remember, but it is on here. Have you searched for the answer? There is also a plethora about shocks. I am sure all of your questions can be answered if you do some searching.

Are you thinking single or dual rate shocks?

[hfrick]

thanks 2scoops...been looking around on this site for 7-8 months now

have searched/read a number of post on shocks......havent found anyone that posted weights?..maybe I missed it...looking into probably single rate coilover shocks,or possibly air,have been out in a t2 with Kings...they are awsume...but was looking for a less costly option here in Canada

[Kinarfi]

it's in the pinned part pieces and info thread

Trooper T2 weights, 380lb. on each front wheel, 480 lb. on left rear, 520 on right rear TOTAL = 1760 pounds

[hfrick]

thank you...somehow missed that section while searching...lots of great information there...thanks again...Hardy

[Kinarfi]

Read all the pinned threads, they are pinned for a good reason.

[2scoops]

I am pretty certain an 8" shock with limit straps will work great in the front. Also I would go 250lb spring in front--i did the math on the front for a single rate at one time. Not sure on the rear for a single rate. My guess would be 500-550. Banjo Minnow had a lot on here about his experience with single rate springs.

I run dual rate both front and rear. And with mods have 12+ inches of travel in the front and 14-15" in the rear. Mine is a crawling machine, but is not set up for big jumps-- way too soft. I really would not recommend air shocks, but if you do plan to install air socks install a sway bar or too.

[Kinarfi]

I put 200 # springs up front, to stiff for my liking, took all the preload out and put more rebound dampening in them.

[charlie]

well you guys all know I run air shocks and it took a while to set up but overall i am very happy specialy with climbing over stuff but I spent the money and got the good ones, High speed cornning yes there is body roll and I never jump it so no worries there

[2scoops]

I would not recommend them over regular sprung shocks. They aren't bad, but IMHO sprung shocks are better. I ran air shocks on my custom rock crawler and provide a really soft ride and are like weight. It went SLOW which they work well for. I didn't like how they would settle unevenly . I also had an issue with them leaking. I would constantly have to check pressures. When guys came down on them hard in competition they would blow out. That would suck if you were far out somewhere and have one blow out and have to limp back. This is not an issue when you run traditional springs. I don't jump my trooper, but I race it pretty hard and have bottomed out really hard a quite a few times. Not sure how many of those an air shock would take. Oh, yeah and they over heat easily when running hard. I do believe I tried talking you out of buying them too, but it sounds like you are happy with them so that is great.

[charlie]

yes 2scoops we spoke and i get whaty you are saying and if I had more money at the time I may have done things different but I did the best I could for how I ride

[2scoops]

Sorry Charlie. I hope I didn't offend you. I was just giving my opinion. I had some of the first gen fox.

air shocks. I am sure they have made improvements since. What kind did you end up buying? I looked at buying ORI air socks for my FJ40 but they were more expensive than the rad flow coilovers I ended up with.

[charlie]

2 scoops not offended we all have different styles driving and ideas and what works for one may not be right or wrong for another. This is a pretty awsome group here. I have top line fox 2.0 8" travel in the front and in the rear I have Race runner(sway away) 2.5 12" travel and it flexs good. Here in MA tighter trails lots obstacles

[dedub]

if using air shocks do you tie them together side to side or single?

[charlie]

one air shock per corner but you need 2.5 for the rear weather its fox race runner or any others 2.0 in the rear wont hold no matter how much pressure

[dedub]

DID YOU TIE SIDE TO SIDE TOGETHER

[charlie]

no shocks stand alone each corner front is a 2.0 fox air shock 8" travel pressure is 360 and i have 13 and 3/4 inches under front diff before i get in it. Rear is 2.5 Radflo (racerunner) air shock its the 10 0r 12" travel I have limit straps all four corners rear pressure is 350 ish psi. I do lot low speeds and climbing over things and it works well for me

[plumber]

charlie, how did you run your air lines and were do you get your air from ?

[charlie]

Not running air lines my shocks are nitrogen charged backed up with internal springs and valving and oil check out my gallery ask any questions

[dedub]

added air shock