- Team Associated - 12mm "Big Bore" Shocks -

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Team Associated is proud to announce their new, highly anticipated 12mm "Big Bore" shocks! The shocks are precision CNC machined, hard anodized aluminum with aluminum shock caps, threaded collars and seal caps. These shocks have been tested and developed by Team Associated's top drivers to provide a plush and consistent feel for the 1:10 off-road fleet of Team Associated vehicles. Since their winning debut in prototype form at the 2012 Cactus Classic, the team has used them to win every major event in the US, including a dominating performance by Ryan Cavalieri at the ROAR 1:10 Off-Road Super Nationals in 2WD and 4WD Modified.

Features include:
  • 12mm hard anodized "Big Bore" threaded shock body
  • Titanium Nitride (TiN) 3mm shock shaft with stronger M3 threads
  • Black hard-anodized aluminum shock cap with bleeder screw
  • 12mm two-hole piston (1.5mm, 1.6mm and 1.7mm)
  • Shock shaft hat bushing guide ensures concentric shock shaft alignment
  • Optimized seal gland fit for smooth and consistent performance
  • Factory Team blue anodized aluminum seal gland cap
  • Factory Team blue anodized aluminum shock collar
  • Three spring cup heights (+0mm, +5mm, +9mm offset)
  • Includes mounting hardware and spacers
  • Springs sold separately

Shock Kits


784695 913141 - #91314 - 12mm Shock Kit (B4, B44 front - all model versions)


784695 913158 - #91315 - 12mm Shock Kit (SC10, T4 front - all model versions)


784695 913165 - #91316 - 12mm Shock Kit (B4, B44, rear - all model versions)


784695 913172 - #91317 - 12mm Shock Kit (SC10, T4, rear - all model versions)

Replacement Parts
UPC Code Part No. Description
784695 912991 #91299 12 x 23 Threaded Shock Body
784695 913004 #91300 12 x 27.5 Threaded Shock Body
784695 913011 #91301 12 x 31 Threaded Shock Body
784695 913028 #91302 12 x 36 Threaded Shock Body
784695 913035 #91303 12mm Shock Cap
784695 913042 #91304 12mm Threaded Collar
784695 913059 #91305 21 x 3 TiN Shock Shaft
784695 913066 #91306 27.5 x 3 TiN Shock Shaft
784695 913073 #91307 35 x 3 TiN Shock Shaft
784695 913080 #91308 12mm Shock Piston
784695 913097 #91309 12mm Shock Rebuild Kit
784695 913103 #91310 12mm Shock Spring Cups


#91299

#91304

#91305

#91308

12mm "Big Bore" Springs for the B4.1, B44.1, T4.1, SC10 and SC10GT
Team Associated's new Factory Team 12mm springs offer top level quality and precision by design. Through rigorous testing our engineers found that a spring with more coils for a given spring rate improves rate tolerances, and proved to be better on the track. The springs are also black oxide coated to reduce corrosion without affecting rate tolerances. Available in two universal lengths. By using different offset spring cups, you can obtain your desired ride height on all platforms with the same front or rear springs (No more truck and buggy sizes).

Features include:
  • Precision wound and measured in the USA
  • High quality ASTM wire
  • Black oxide coating
  • Large diameter spring reduces buckling and spring rubbing
  • Unique universal front and rear springs
  • Fine spring rate increments (0.15lbs/in front, 0.10lbs/in rear)
  • Colored pre-cut shrink tubing for spring identification

Spring Kits
UPC Code Part No. Description
784695 913417 #91341 12mm Front Soft Spring Kit (3 pair)
784695 913424 #91342 12mm Front Medium Spring Kit (3 pair)
784695 913431 #91343 12mm Front Hard Spring Kit (3 pair)
784695 913448 #91344 12mm Rear Soft Spring Kit (3 pair)
784695 913445 #91345 12mm Rear Medium Spring Kit (3 pair)

 


Springs
UPC Code Part No. Description
784695 913257 #91325 12mm Front Spring, brown, 2.85 lb
784695 913264 #91326 12mm Front Spring, black, 3.00 lb
784695 913271 #91327 12mm Front Spring, green, 3.15 lb
784695 913288 #91328 12mm Front Spring, white, 3.30 lb
784695 913295 #91329 12mm Front Spring, gray, 3.45 lb
784695 913301 #91330 12mm Front Spring, blue, 3.60 lb
784695 913318 #91331 12mm Front Spring, yellow, 3.75 lb
784695 913325 #91332 12mm Front Spring, red, 3.90 lb
784695 913332 #91333 12mm Front Spring, orange, 4.05 lb
784695 913349 #91334 12mm Front Spring, purple, 4.20 lb
784695 913356 #91335 12mm Rear Spring, black, 1.90 lb
784695 913363 #91336 12mm Rear Spring,green, 2.00 lb
784695 913370 #91337 12mm Rear Spring,white, 2.10 lb
784695 913387 #91338 12mm Rear Spring,gray, 2.20 lb
784695 913394 #91339 12mm Rear Spring,blue, 2.30 lb
784695 913400 #91340 12mm Rear Spring,yellow, 2.40 lb


#91327


#91336


13mm Springs
UPC Code Part No. Description
91940Front, white, 3.3lb/in, L44, 7.25T, 1.2D
91941Front,gray, 3.4lb/in, L44, 7.0T, 1.2D
91942Front,blue, 3.6lb/in, L44, 6.75T, 1.2D
91943Front, yellow, 3.8lb/in, L44, 6.5T, 1.2D
91944Front, red, 4.0lb/in, L44, 6.25T, 1.2D
91945Front, orange, 4.3lb/in, L44, 6.0T, 1.2D
91946Front, purple4.6lb/in, L44, 5.75T, 1.2D
91947Rear, green, 1.8lb/in, L61, 11.5T, 1.2D
91948Rear, white, 1.9lb/in, L61, 11.0T, 1.2D
91949Rear, gray, 2.0lb/in, L61, 10.5T, 1.2D
91950Rear, blue, 2.2lb/in, L61, 10.0T, 1.2D
91951Rear, yellow, 2.3lb/in, L61, 9.5T, 1.2D

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Machined and Tapered 12mm Shock Pistons

New Factory Team machined pistons for the 12mm big bore shocks take performance to the next level.
Precision CNC machined pistons allow for the best fitment and concentricity with the shock body to improve handling and consistency. The new pistons are also tapered for independent tuning of compression and rebound.


Terminology
  • Compression movement: Shock piston traveling upward toward the top of the shock
    Rebound movement: Shock piston traveling downward toward the bottom of the shock
  • Tapered piston: One side of the piston face is flat; the other is tapered / angled 
    Flat piston: Top and bottom of the piston face are flat

Difference between tapered and flat pistons
  • A flat piston will travel at the same speed in compression as it does in rebound (given equal force is provided in both directions)
  • A tapered piston will travel faster in the direction of the taper/angle.

For example, a tapered piston with the taper facing down will travel faster in rebound than it will in compression, allowing the user to tune the rebound and compression movement independently.


Piston Hole Size
  • Larger holes allow more fluid to pass through the shock piston, which allows the shock to move faster.  
  • Smaller holes will have the opposite effect, causing the shock to move slower.

Piston Hole Count

By changing the number of holes in the piston, a similar damping level can be achieved with different amounts of "pack." Pack is the feeling of hydraulic lock in a shock when the fluid flowing through the holes reaches a certain speed. It can be used to keep a car from bottoming out during harsh landings.

Part No. # Holes Hole Dia. Qty Included Piston Shape Piston Marking
#91346 2 1.5mm 4 tapered 1 Dot
#91347 2 1.6mm 4 tapered 2 Dot
#91348 2 1.7mm 4 tapered 3 Dot
#91349 3 1.4mm 4 tapered 2 Dot
#91350 4 1.3mm 4 tapered 2 Dot
#91351 2 1.6mm 4 flat
#91352 3 1.4mm 4 flat
#91353 4 1.3mm 4 flat


91346, 91347, 91348


91349


91350


91351


91352


91353

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