Back suspension break

[Jimmy james]

Hello all,

Wow it flipped over and landed on tarmac and it was a clean break ! Boom.
Can it be welded for a temporary measure, until the new piece arrives...
I’m guesssing it’s only the small bit at the bottom that needs replacing not the complete suspension..?

 

[Z.hb71]

Hello all,

Wow it flipped over and landed on tarmac and it was a clean break ! Boom.
Can it be welded for a temporary measure, until the new piece arrives...
I’m guesssing it’s only the small bit at the bottom that needs replacing not the complete suspension..?

That's part is connected with the shock shaft. No you need a new one, you could glue it but that won't hold. This is what y need
http://www.davesmotors.com/hpi-86449-vvc_hd-rear-shock-shafts-6-x-115mm.html or jus buy a new shock set which is pretty expensive new (original hpi)

 

[Jimmy james]

I thought as much, just been checking it out now.
Cheers

 

[Z.hb71]

I thought as much, just been checking it out now.
Cheers

Just make sure you have the 6mm or the 4mm shafts

 

[evssv]

atleast u can now refill ur shoxs with fresh oil?..do u know whats in there now ?

 

[Jimmy james]

Yes will do, just checked the rod is intact and I only need the grey cap.
Need to sort that out before the holidays.

 

[Z.hb71]

Yes will do, just checked the rod is intact and I only need the grey cap.
Need to sort that out before the holidays.

You can't just get the end, its part of the shaft. You have to buy the shaft complete

 

[evssv]

so all u've broke is the shox end then?not the end of the shaft?

 

[Jimmy james]

It look like the shoe end thats all. There is a a lot on pressure on that point so I’m surprised they did it in harden plastic.

 

[evssv]

easy fix then?
now tofind a new end?

 

[Jimmy james]

Thats the tricky one.

Cheers all.

 

[evssv]

maybe sumone on here has a spare kickin about?.....if u cant find one...as certain baja parts r non existence atm☹

 

[Jimmy james]

I will ask at the shop tomorrow, if not feel free anyone if you have a spare.

 

[evssv]

I will ask at the shop tomorrow, if not feel free anyone if you have a spare.

u'll probly have to buy way more then jus that 1 part knowing hpi☹

 

[DougStar]

I have spares ??.......but I'm on the other side of the world.......?

maybe sumone on here has a spare kickin about?.....if u cant find one...as certain baja parts r non existence atm☹

 

[evssv]

i send things "round" the world?

 

[crucialRC]

i send things "round" the world?

Yes, yes you do?

 

[DougStar]

If he wants it and pays postage and a little something......... what could a shock end be worth??‍..........then its his

i send things "round" the world?

 

[Bryan K.]

original HPI # #85410
You can get these from DDM, Ebay, local hobby stores, etc.

If not, Rovan, Ebay and Aliexpress all have aftermarket plastic or even aluminum ones, lots of options out there.

I know there are die hard HPI fans out there who are strongly against clone brands or aftermarket parts. You need to start thinking outside of the box since HPI parts aren't super common these days. Personally, I've had a King Motor Baja and IMO it was better than my current original HPI Baja in terms of durability. No reason not to source out small bits and bobs like this from china brands.

 

[Jimmy james]

Cool lads all sorted, I have the new parts in January so all good, cheers for the info.