B3 Shock sizes

[JamesMaz]

Does anyone know the size of the shocks for a B3, or more specifically, the Thunder Tiger clone, the Phoenix BX II?

I've been told 75mm for the fronts and 95 for the rear, is this correct?

Many thanks

[Welshy40]

Well i use B4 shocks on my B2 which is almost identical to the B3. Unsure of the sizes tho but most model shops should be able to help

[peetbee]

For the front shocks the B3 and B4 part numbers are the same.
For the rears, there is .14" difference between the shock bodies, so small I doubt you'd notice! (B3 #6424 = 1.32", B4 #9661 = 1.18")

In terms of overall lengths assembled, then I'd have to measure my shocks when I get home.
What's wrong with the Thunder Tiger shocks?

[JamesMaz]

Originally Posted by peetbee

For the front shocks the B3 and B4 part numbers are the same.
For the rears, there is .14" difference between the shock bodies, so small I doubt you'd notice! (B3 #6424 = 1.32", B4 #9661 = 1.18")

In terms of overall lengths assembled, then I'd have to measure my shocks when I get home.
What's wrong with the Thunder Tiger shocks?

They leak really bad and one keeps sticking in the compressed position. I've ordered some Fastrax 65mm and 95mm aluminium shocks from Modelsport last week, but they haven't shown up yet

Kinda wish I bought a Mad Rat now as I'm having problems getting decent parts for the Thunder Tiger, including wheels & tyres, a clear body (do other models fit?) and other various hop ups, like aluminium parts.

Just my luck

[/tobys]

Originally Posted by JamesMaz

one keeps sticking in the compressed position.

bent shock shaft?

[peetbee]

Oh, not good.
It might be worth contacting Trackside Spares as I know he deals with Thunder Tiger quite a bit, so may be able to source the parts you're after.
http://www.tracksidespares.co.uk/

The only other shell I know of that would fit is the Associated B3 one, aluminium hopups tend to be more bling than being useful so wouldn't worry about them too much.