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Today I just finished the last mod I would like to add to my Clod, the shock lift. Now I will just enjoy the bashing and jumping (a little 🙂). Mods that I have done: 1. Axle mounted steering servo F & R. I have to say this improves the truck maneuverability by 500%. Mounting kits are from Ukmonsters. Servo is 25KG torque one from Amazon. 2. Front aluminium bumper to protect exposed steering linkage and servo horn. I added this after the truck hits a rock and bend the steering linkage. Kits from Ukmonsters. 3. 100mm Aluminium shock X8. As clod does not need high performance shocks, some nice looking ones will suffice. But I am still pleased to say that the shock I got from Amazon is actually pretty good for only £35 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0816XY4W8?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details). 4. Shock lift (0.5 inch). This is the last mod I added today. After changing the shock, the ride height is too low and the axle mounted servo keeps hitting the chassis (the distance is around 1cm). By lifting the ride height, there is about 2.5cm travel distance between the top of the servo and bottom of chassis. Had a test today and it never hits again even with some jumps! Regarding the shock, I see from many threads that the stock shock will be enough. But after changing the Alu shocks I found: firstly the rattling sound of the stock plastic shock (pogo stick) is gone. secondly the truck body is much more stable. Also some say that 100mm shock is ok. In my experience it is too short, especially if the on axle steering is done. The vertically mounted servo (even the top is at the same level with the gearbox top) hits the chassis too easily... So either you can get 110mm shock straightaway or get a 100mm one with a lifter like what I have done. You can clearly see the difference before lifting and after in the pictures below. Here we go. Hope you are enjoying. Cheers, Leo