Rovan Baja 5b shocks Leaking

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Hi guys I have a Rovan Sport baja that I have had for 3 months and it has sitting there for one month in the garage. I know I have to change the seals but my question is can I drive the car without shock fluid will it damage the shocks and how bad will it be if I jump the car without fluid thanks cheez
 
Gt86Baja5B said:
Hi guys I have a Rovan Sport baja that I have had for 3 months and it has sitting there for one month in the garage. I know I have to change the seals but my question is can I drive the car without shock fluid will it damage the shocks and how bad will it be if I jump the car without fluid thanks cheez
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I would highly recommend not driving until you get shock oil. I ran mine to see what would happen just for fun. The shock oil changes how fast the shocks rebound. Compression will be stiffer too, depending on the oil weight. The higher the shock oil number, the thicker it will be. Thicker=slower rebound stiffer compression.


Without oil, the shocks are pogo sticks. Your buggy will literally bounce off the ground. That's what mine did. It was worse than I thought it would be. This will destroy your shocks.


I am running the rc skin pistons and 45 weight oil. I would also get a set of limiting straps. Killer rc makes some good ones or I can make you a set for $25 that are very similar. Hope this helps.
 
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