better shocks for the B4.1?

[captainlip]

I recently spent a hefty chunk on upgrading to the threaded b4 shocks and on first outing every single shock leaked and needed rebuilding.

since then ive seen the b44 with big bore shocks on

and i wondered if there was anything similar for the b4 that is more reliable and take more of a beating?

ta

[peetbee]

What shocks were on the B44? There's no AE big bores out.
I'm guessing you have the original threaded shocks not the V2s?
The V2s come on the B4.1 FT and the B44.1 and use a different way of putting the seals in the bottom.

Elvo has a great guide on building the original shocks here:
http://users.telenet.be/elvo/12/8/1.html

If you follow this you should be fine (mine aren't leaky)
Although there were some shock bodies that weren't machined correctly allowing the clip to come out. If yours were part of that batch then I'd contact the shop that supplied them. but try Elvo's guide first.
Good luck!

[MHeadling]

Or if you have deep pockets some nice Yokomo Big Bores? Tom Yardy had these on his B4 at some nationals, there are some pics of it in Jimmys reports.

Or fit losi shocks?

I have heard good things about the V2 shocks that come with the B4.1 and B44.1 so maybe a re-build could sort your probs?

[gnr racer]

Fitted a pair of rear v2 shocks to my b44,was fed up of seals blowing,v2's easy to build and silky smooth..same construction as 1/8th shocks i suppose

[The Pookster]

New V2s on the B4.1 are very good, no problems to report.

[TonyM]

I've fitted V2's to my B44 and I'm really impressed with how easy they are to build. Even easier than the Losi shocks I have on my X6.