thats kind of my point, i run a strut on are dirt/sand track..... but when we are on the sand bar or little sahare im running a stock shock. my stocker isnt that bad... after buying 3 used ones of e-bay !!! i finally got one that was in pretty good shape. but like you always here, you can have alot of motor but if you dont put it to the ground then its a lose.i dont have a big motor , so im trying to use the most of my power as i can ! i was thinking of a comp. marvin...???