tazzzz

This is my first rc truck,,and I'm noticing that the front end doesn't return back up when I push down on the suspension,,it seems to stay down. The rear end returns fine,,,is there a reason for this? I purchased the Kraton a year ago ( great machine) and only ran it three times. When I first got it I didn't have this problem.
THX. TAZZZZ

EXT2Rob

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That's normal. It's a big truck. It's called "suspension" for a reason. 😉

tazzzz

The suspension seems soft,,what weight oil is a good all around oil to stiffen her up a little bit. TAZZZZ

RustyUs

My question is: Exactly what is the ride height on the front? I would think the ride height should be at least arms level. If the suspension moves freely, and you have the shock collars all the way down and no more room for adjustment, then I'd get new set of stiffer springs.

tazzzz

Thx. Where can I get these springs,,,and what stiffness do you think is best? The front end doesn't return much at all back to level.. maybe a thicker oil. I don't know what weight oil is in these stock shocks... TAZZZZ

RustyUs

First, check your manual for what springs came on the shocks...AR330384 SHOCK SPRINGS: 76mm M (80.3gf/mm). Those are the medium stiffness springs.

You will want the AR330385 SHOCK SPRINGS: 76mm H (88.3gf/mm)...if you can find them. Alternate option would be to use Team Durango's TD330816 . I linked the springs @ Omni Models 'cause their prices are normally a tad bit cheaper than their sister company Tower Hobbies.

If those springs don't work for you then I guess you will have to start using rear springs to level out the front.