Shock & Diff fluids

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Woody5t

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Hoping to get some advice - I just picked up 5T v1, overall, its in good condition but has a few issues from sitting for a long time. I'm just wanting to be able to drive it a little bit before winter, then I plan to give it the complete refresh.
No plans on racing just bashing around.

My plan for the shocks is to go with red springs and 45 weight oil all around? Not sure how much oil these shocks hold. Is a 4oz. bottle enough for all 4?
If the bladders look OK, should I reuse them? I understand the rebuild kits now just have the orange o-rings, would this just be a direct swap if I use these instead?

For the diffs, I was planning on 100K front, 500K center, 100K rear. From what I am reading, this would be good for bashing, turning might suffer a bit? Not sure on the amounts of fluids I'll need to buy for these as well?
 
You'll need 2 4oz bottles, 1 bottle does 2 shocks if you don't make a mess. If the bladders are ok yes you can reuse them. Fearless rc sells rovan or 30dnt bladders I forget what brand. People reported the orange o rings leak on the v1 shocks.
 
Running 2 million diff oil in all 3 diffs...... turns on a dime , digs in and goes in straight line. Don't get all wrapped up in technology if your just bashing. Enjoy the truck and have fun !!!!!!
 
Mick Mars said:
Running 2 million diff oil in all 3 diffs...... turns on a dime , digs in and goes in straight line. Don't get all wrapped up in technology if your just bashing. Enjoy the truck and have fun !!!!!!
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As a noob i am curious as to the brand of blowtorch you use to get that out of the bottle and into the diff's.
 
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