Stock plastic shocks are the weak point.
You jump, you land hard. The plastic shocks flex, leak oil, and bottom out. The truck bounces around and handles like a shopping cart.
- βͺΒ Β Plastic flexes on landing. Plastic shocks bend on hard landings. The truck bottoms out and the chassis slaps the ground.
- βͺΒ Β They leak oil. The plastic bodies crack and the oil leaks out. The shock goes mushy.
- βͺΒ Β No adjustment. Stock shocks are fixed. You cannot tune them for different tracks or surfaces.
- βͺΒ Β Aluminum shocks fix all of it. Rigid aluminum body, oil filled, adjustable preload. The truck handles like it should.
Four oil filled aluminum shocks, ready to bolt on.
Direct replacement for the stock plastic shocks. No modifications needed.
CNC machined aluminum body. Rigid, does not flex, does not crack.
Filled with silicone oil for consistent damping. No mushy feel.
Threaded spring collar. Tune the stiffness for your weight and track.
Two front and two rear. Replace all four at once for balanced handling.
The details that matter.
Cheap aluminum shocks have rough threads and leaky seals. These are machined clean.
- βͺΒ Β CNC machined threads. Clean threads that adjust smoothly. No cross threading.
- βͺΒ Β Rubber seals. The oil seals keep the oil in. No leaks after hard runs.
- βͺΒ Β Hard chrome shaft. The shaft is chrome plated. Does not rust, does not scratch.
- βͺΒ Β Spare o-rings included. A bag of spare o-rings and mounting screws in the box.
Swap out. Four steps.
No special tools beyond a hex wrench.
Take off the top and bottom screws. Pull the old plastic shocks off.
Compare the new aluminum shock to the old one. They should be the same length.
Line up the top and bottom mounts. Thread in the screws by hand, then tighten.
Tune the spring collar to your liking. Start in the middle and go from there.
Fits most 1/18 scale monster trucks.
Check the shock length before ordering. These measure about 70mm eye to eye.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Scale | 1/18 |
| Material | Aluminum alloy |
| Type | Oil filled, adjustable |
| Length | Approx. 70 mm eye to eye |
| Quantity | 4 shocks |
| Color | Blue and silver anodized |
| Spring coil | Steel, adjustable preload |
| Shaft | Hard chrome |
Note: Measure your stock shocks before ordering. If the length matches, these fit.
Three ways to handle bad shocks.
Same mushy truck, three options.
| At a glance | Aluminum shocks | Stock plastic | Rebuild old ones | Run broken |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $40 to $50 | $0 (already on) | $10 in parts | $0 |
| Durability | Tough | Flexes, cracks | Temporary | Getting worse |
| Adjustable | Yes | No | Partially | No |
| Handling | Firm, controlled | Mushy | Better | Terrible |
| Best for | Upgrade | OEM | Quick fix | Temporary |
What you get, in plain numbers.
Material, size, and what is in the box.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product | 1/18 RC aluminum shock absorber set |
| Material | Aluminum alloy, CNC machined |
| Filling | Silicone oil |
| Quantity | 4 pieces (2 front, 2 rear) |
| Length | Approx. 70 mm eye to eye |
| Adjustment | Preload adjustable |
| Color | Blue anodized, silver accents |
| Includes | 4 shocks, mounting screws, spare o-rings |
4 aluminum RC shocks, mounting screws, spare o-rings. Truck not included.
Measure your stock shock length before ordering. These fit 70mm eye to eye shocks.
Four rules that keep shocks performing.
Aluminum shocks last, but a few habits keep them leak free.
- βͺΒ Β Wipe the shaft after runs. Dirt on the shaft scratches the seals. Wipe it clean after each session.
- βͺΒ Β Do not over tighten preload. Cranking the spring all the way down bottoms out the shock. Start in the middle.
- βͺΒ Β Check oil level after a month. If the shock feels soft, top up the oil through the top cap.
- βͺΒ Β Do not run on harsh surfaces. Rocks and curbs beat up the shafts. Stick to dirt tracks.
They fit most 1/18 scale monster trucks with 70mm eye to eye shocks. Measure yours before ordering.
No. They arrive pre-filled with silicone oil. Install and run.
Yes. Thread the spring collar up for stiffer, down for softer. Start in the middle.
With regular care, a year or more. The aluminum body does not crack and the seals last.
Yes. Each shock comes with a steel spring already mounted.
- βͺΒ Β 1/18 RC aluminum shock absorbers, set of 4.
- βͺΒ Β Oil filled, adjustable preload, 70mm eye to eye.
- βͺΒ Β CNC machined, hard chrome shaft, rubber seals.
- βͺΒ Β Mounting screws and spare o-rings included.
1/18 RC aluminum shock absorber set, oil filled, adjustable, 4 pack.
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