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Thread: Converting from Grove to Monster Shock Gear

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    Default Converting from Grove to Monster Shock Gear

    I should be getting my Monster shock gear soon.
    Looking for any input from those on monster shock gear.


    Thanks
    David Kelm
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    Default Re: Converting from Grove to Monster Shock Gear

    I am curious on this too. I have not started construction yet. If you get the cabane gear with the kit, will the shock just bolt on?

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    Default Re: Converting from Grove to Monster Shock Gear

    I think yes the shocks are the top upgrade

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    Default Re: Converting from Grove to Monster Shock Gear

    It took me 3 days of work to do the Shock Monster installation. Day one was trimming the fairing then attaching with hysol, and covering with fabric. Day two Polybrush and Polyspray. Wait 3 days for curing then spray Aerothane top coat. Day 3 was removing Grove gear then installing the new gear.

    The Shock Monster gear is just awesome on landing. You do give up some top speed but it's worth it.
    Scott Noble
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    Default Re: Converting from Grove to Monster Shock Gear

    Did you get your fairings installed that you were working on?

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    Default Re: Converting from Grove to Monster Shock Gear

    Yep. Gear, Jurry struts, Horizontal strut fairings installed.
    Scott Noble
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    Default Re: Converting from Grove to Monster Shock Gear

    What did the total shock monster gear end up weighing compared to the grove gear??

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    Default Re: Converting from Grove to Monster Shock Gear

    I weighed everything that I took off and the Monster gear and the difference was just under 4 lbs added weight for ShockMonster. Totally worth the cost and effort to upgrade.
    Scott Noble
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    Default Re: Converting from Grove to Monster Shock Gear

    Thanks for the Quick reply and the information.

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