DBXL !DBXL! shock rebuild !help!

[YungDawdy]

Hi, I am in the process of rebuilding my dbxl suspension, I have stripped them down to the bottom caps and have came across 3 clear o rings and 3 metal washers (per shock) each on top of one another starting with a clear o ring and a metal washer on top. The clear o rings have some wear on them and I am wanting to replace them for all 4 shocks so I will be needing 12 in total. Where do I find these o rings and washers? And what thickness shock oil is recommended?

 

[crucialRC]

Ebay sells a rebuild kit https://www.ebay.com/itm/362730143028

 

[YungDawdy]

I can’t help but notice that there is only 4 of the o rings and no metal washers and there is also 2 bottom caps Are my shock seal set up wrong or do I have to order 2 of them kits to complete 1 shock and where do I find the washers? Thanks dean.

 

[21bangbang]

Imho i wouldn't rebuild them, id buy better ones. Dbxl shocks are the worst.

 

[YungDawdy]

Imho i wouldn't rebuild them, id buy better ones. Dbxl shocks are the worst.

Thank you buddy. What sort we talking, is there any you would recommend or a popular set people use ?

 

[crucialRC]

I can’t help but notice that there is only 4 of the o rings and no metal washers and there is also 2 bottom caps Are my shock seal set up wrong or do I have to order 2 of them kits to complete 1 shock and where do I find the washers? Thanks dean.

That kit is to rebuild (2)shocks. Guess you have to reuse the metal washers.

Thank you buddy. What sort we talking, is there any you would recommend or a popular set people use ?

Losi 5t fit iirc. @Seandonato73 , where you at bro?

 

[YungDawdy]

That kit is to rebuild (2)shocks. Guess you have to reuse the metal washers.

Losi 5t fit iirc. @Seandonato73 , where you at bro?

Okay so the 5t shocks are better, may consider getting a set of them ones then, thank you for all your advice. Just one more thing. The dbxl I’ve got i recently purchased as a roller and am looking for an engine and pipe I wanted to go bigger than the stock engine and get a nice tuned pipe, I wanted the rovan 45cc with the vrc unsilenced pipe but we’re told I couldn’t do that is there an engine that’s better than stock that is compatible with a nice tuned pipe?

 

[evssv]

i thk u fit losi 5ive front shoxs all round ?
i had the pleasure ? ...of owning a db on stock shoxs☹..and a 5ive ...?.....5ives shoxs r 1000% better then db ones?....?

 

[Rep732]

What bothered me about 5t vs dbxl...aren't the dbxl shock bodies larger than 5t?..I guess bigger isn't always better And from seeing the 2 apart the 5t has less going on internally which is good

 

[YungDawdy]

5ive shock it is then and I need front all round yes?

 

[21bangbang]

Okay so the 5t shocks are better, may consider getting a set of them ones then, thank you for all your advice. Just one more thing. The dbxl I’ve got i recently purchased as a roller and am looking for an engine and pipe I wanted to go bigger than the stock engine and get a nice tuned pipe, I wanted the rovan 45cc with the vrc unsilenced pipe but we’re told I couldn’t do that is there an engine that’s better than stock that is compatible with a nice tuned pipe?

I run a esp 30.5 in mine with dominator pipe and love it

 

[Rep732]

Esp makes nice stuff. Give it a shot you'll be happy with the before and after. And I do believe 5t front shocks all around for that. @Seandonato73 should know

 

[YungDawdy]

Esp makes nice stuff. Give it a shot you'll be happy with the before and after. And I do believe 5t front shocks all around for that. @Seandonato73 should know

And Just to make sure, I’m searching esp g320 and it’s showing me the zenonah g320rc is that correct? And if so it’s saying it’s not a direct fit? What do I have to change ?

 

[Rep732]

That i am not sure as I do not own anything under 32cc nor a dbxl. The dbxl guys should be able to help. Ive watched YouTube channels with 32cc and big bores but no mention on how they mounted them

 

[Seandonato73]

5ive t fronts all around, also need the 5ive t upper shock mounts and a few other bits. Heres the link
https://www.largescaleforums.com/threads/how-to-5ive-t-shocks-on-dbxl.21690/

Need an engine mount for the g320, and I think that's more or less all (that I can remember atm) I would reccomend the tr bell holder as it's much better then the stock plastic junk.

 

[YungDawdy]

What a guide! Thank you guys for your advice and your helpful knowledge. Saved me many headaches lol.

 

[Seandonato73]

Watch ebay for shocks, if your paying new price for stock shocks, then irc shocks are just a few bones more, and depending on your driving style you'll likley want slightly heavier springs for it, but that's a TBD type of thing. 45 or 50 wt shock fluid works well.

 

[YungDawdy]

Watch ebay for shocks, if your paying new price for stock shocks, then irc shocks are just a few bones more, and depending on your driving style you'll likley want slightly heavier springs for it, but that's a TBD type of thing. 45 or 50 wt shock fluid works well.

Perfect mate thanks, and the zenoah g320 is the engine I’ll be going for, I have to change the crankcase cover do you have a link for the one I need to change it to?

 

[Seandonato73]

I'm running a zen cover in mine.

 

[Rep732]

If im not mistaken on small bores the flywheel side"cover" is the constant. Its the clutch side thats the variable