We have received a few reports of people having trouble using the Associated shocks as replacements for the T-Maxx shocks. Please read the hints following in case you need help adapting to our shocks.
If you are attempting to achieve the same ride height as the stock set up, you will need to add .240" more pre-load spacers than we show in the instructions. However, in our opinion, the ride height of the stock truck is high and is not good for the overall handling of the truck.
In addition, our shock allows .115" of increased compressed travel and the extended travel is increased by .060" . Because of the extended travel over the stock shocks, for "on road" you should add #6466 travel limiters to the inside of the shocks. This will cut down on the chassis roll and will substantially aid handling. We are not indicating how many of these limiters to use as that will vary for each driver’s needs and you will probably need several packages of the limiters to accommodate all of the shocks on the truck.
In addition, you may want to experiment with different weight shock oils as well as pistons. For instance, we say to use the #1 pistons in the kit instructions but you may want to go to #3 pistons for on road use. This will cut down on the chassis roll and will aid handling on flat, smooth surfaces such as parking lots. However, this may not be good for rough off road use, which is where most will run their T-Maxx.
We hope these suggestions will help. These changes are only suggestions and are not mandatory. You should always experiment with items like oil weight and spring rate. These are the things that will make your truck handle best for you.
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