RC Crawler Shocks Explained! How They Work & Tuning Tips! 🚀
Ever wonder how shocks affect your RC crawler’s performance? Today, we’re talk about how RC shocks work, how to tune them, and what makes a great setup for crawling! Whether you’re aiming for maximum articulation or the perfect dampening, John Robert breaks it down with some insights. 💡 Learn about: ✅ Shock oil weights ✅ Spring rates ✅ Droop ✅ Pro-Load ✅ More! Got questions or ANSWERS about oil weights, spring rates, or droop setups? Drop them in the comments, and let’s get your rig dialed in! 🔧💪 🤘 🔥 FOLLOW HOLMES HOBBIES: Youtube: / holmeshobbies Website: https://HolmesHobbies.com/ #HolmesHobbies #RCCrawler #RCTruck #scalerccrawler #johnrobert #rccrawler #rig #scale #upgrade #scaler #droop #shocks #suspension #tune Timestamps: 00:00 - 01:32 Core concepts of RC shocks explained 01:32 - 02:25 Pre-Load 02:25 - 02:41 Personal preference in shock tuning 02:41 - 03:32 Adjusting spring rates for desired performance 03:32 - 04:41 The balance of oil viscosity in shocks 04:41 - 05:22 Advanced piston features 05:22 - 06:00 4 Basic ways to tune shocks 06:00 - 08:01 Conclusion

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