Team Associated RC8B3.1 FT Graphite Rear Shock Tower, tall

RC8B3.1 FT Graphite Rear Shock Tower, tall

We've raised the top shock mounting positions in our new graphite rear shock tower, resulting in a taller tower geometry.

Taller tower geometry increases up-travel. Up-travel is how much further the shock can travel upwards in its stroke after the chassis has bottomed out with the ground. Increasing up-travel lets the tire absorb more impact and improves handling in bumps and high-speed cornering.

After testing, Area 51 engineers found that by raising the existing shock locations by a specific amount, up-travel is optimized for both low and high axle positions.