KV5 shock ball upgrade

[Bob Noxious]

What’s up guys?
Wanting to up grade my upper front shock mounts that have washer. Rig is brand new. Any secrets on popping off stock ball.
or should I just wait till it happens then upgrade?

 

[DougStar]

A washer behind the bolt should work
I do know there is an upgrade from ddm

 

[gavsta72]

Both Kraken and JS performance make the shock stops for both front and rear https://www.davesmotors.com/VEKTA.5-KV2263-FRONT-SHOCK-STOP-8MM-STUD

However, i thought Kraken included them now? have a look through your parts bag, i'm sure i read that they are there, just not in the bag with shock build parts

 

[PortCityRC]

There should be the upgraded 8mm shock mounts included in the kit. You do not need the JS mounts. I'm running a 56lb kv5tt truck with no issue
Should look like that with black washers in the bag

 

[gavsta72]

There should be the upgraded 8mm shock mounts included in the kit. You do not need the JS mounts. I'm running a 56lb kv5tt truck with no issue

So they are included? i've got the kit on the way
Also whay about centre shaft outdrives and rear tele shaft? they have captured pins/retaining rings now don't they?

Cheers

 

[PortCityRC]

Yes they are included in the kit. There was issues back in the original the v1 versions, that's been addressed years ago now. I suggest you get the upgraded drive shaft

 

[gavsta72]

Yes they are included in the kit. There was issues back in the original the v1 versions, that's been addressed years ago now. I suggest you get the upgraded drive shaft

Ok thanks, i was planning on getting the rear cvd shaft.

I did have one back in 2018 and i had nothing but problems. I sold it after a couple of months

 

[spents]

as above mate, look through everything for the shock parts,
i had the same issue and the parts needed were in a different bag

 

[gavsta72]

My Vekta5 kit arrived yesterday, and can confirm the 8mm mounts and stops are included. I found the shock mounts in the shock assembly bags, and the shock stops in different bags
The front stops were in with the front bumper parts bag, the rear were in with the rear sway bar bag

 

[PortCityRC]

The assembly manual that's supplied is very nice. Tip: when you come to installing your diffs make sure they both are facing the same direction or the wheels will spin opposite form each other. Just take your time, anything in question, do ask a few of us here have vektas

 

[Slamdcoop0428]

The assembly manual that's supplied is very nice. Tip: when you come to installing your diffs make sure they both are facing the same direction or the wheels will spin opposite form each other. Just take your time, anything in question, do ask a few of us here have vektas

You guys are troopers doing the whole build. I just wanted the RTR so I could drive right away. Call me impatient. Haha

 

[RcJunkie13]

The build is half the fun bro

 

[PortCityRC]

It's the best way to get to know your rig and can guarantee that ample loctite was used in the proper places. I promise you know matter what rc anyone decides on purchasing they'll be tearing it apart at some point whether upgrading, maintenance, or breakages from heavy bashing. Some just love the build

 

[Slamdcoop0428]

It's the best way to get to know your rig and can guarantee that ample loctite was used in the proper places. I promise you know matter what rc anyone decides on purchasing they'll be tearing it apart at some point whether upgrading, maintenance, or breakages from heavy bashing. Some just love the build

Yep, pulled my engine and turned it into a 34cc. Very simple but learned about the truck.