For your RC cars suspension to absorb large impact or bumps, we must use a ''thicker'' or more viscous oil. The more viscous the oil, the more denser it is. This helps to decrease the rate of body roll.
When tuning large RC cars such as the buggy or truck, one is to note that any impact sustained is to be absorbed by the chassis (framework) and not the suspension.
The thinner your shock fuel,the faster the body roll of your car. Hence it will have more grip on the road and a higher "turn in".
There are two ways of increasing the grip of your vehicle. Firstly, you can soften the suspension at that particular end. This can be achieved by decreasing the tension of the spring, using a less viscous oil or using a shock piston with more holes. The last two steps allows oil to reach the carburetor and get burnt more quickly. Alternatively, you can change the position of the shock shaft relative to the chassis. If the shock absorber is mounted at the end of the arm, the tyre will experience a force equivalent to that of the entire spring.
Another thing to note is that when the shock is placed closed to the chassis, the car will have more suspension travel. This is because of the force exerted primarily by the spring.
There are also more complicated factors such as adjusting the angle of the shock to influence the resistance being applied to the arm. If the shock is in a more 'layed down' position, the shock will definitely be softer.
These are just some of the factors to consider when adjusting your suspension to suit the needs of your "over-sized" RC truck or buggies. Enjoy yourself and have fun!
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