Beginner Guide to RC Oil Shocks | Setup, Fill, Tips & Tricks

Today’s video is a beginner-friendly guide to oil filled RC shocks for the Axial SCX24 (and many other models), where I explain how they work, how they compare to friction damped shocks, and why they can make such a big difference in performance when set up correctly. I walk through the pros and cons of each style, demonstrate how to properly fill oil shocks step by step, and share practical tips for assembly and installation that can help prevent leaks, improve consistency, and get the most out of your suspension. Whether you’re building your first crawler or just want to better understand how suspension tuning works, this guide should give you a solid foundation to get started. Cape Crawlers Merch: https://capecrawlers.com/ Affiliate links: Tower Hobbies: https://alnk.to/1C6BRcw Horizon Hobbies:https://alnk.to/aLFxP5n Amain Hobbies: https://alnk.to/c07jJiT FairRC: https://goaff.pro/dmdqxo DirectRC: https://www.directrc.com/capecrawlers Discount codes 10% off any Little Guy Racing Parts products: https://littleguyracingparts.com/ - code CAPE10 5% off Meus Racing products: https://www.meusracing.com/ code Capecrawlers-5 5% off any Injora products: https://www.injora.com/?ref=CapeCrawlers - code Capecrawlers05 5% off RCAWD: https://rcawd.com/?ref=E5EBF8Fu - discount code CapeCrawlers $10 off any order $100 of accessories: https://www.fmshobby.com/capecrawlers - discount code Capecrawlers 10% off anything at Mazz Designs: https://mazz-designs.com/ - code CC10 10% off any Flubberstufferz products: https://flubberstufferz.myshopify.com/ - code Flub10CC 10% off any Cow RC products: https://cowrc.com/ - code CAPECRAWLERS Email me with suggestions or collaboration inquiries: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @capecrawlers!