What Is Redcat Part 08001 Used For? Fitment FAQ

Quick answer

Redcat 08001 is a set of two plastic shocks that fit both the front and rear of the VOLCANO EPX and EPX PRO. Buy it when you need replacement shocks for those vehicles, not as an upgrade for a different chassis.

Why the same shock covers front and rear

Redcat lists 08001 for both front and rear positions, so you don't have to order two different part numbers for a corner refresh. That simplifies stocking spares, but it also means the set is built around the VOLCANO EPX platform rather than tuned as a position-specific option.

Because the catalog does not list shock oil weight, spring rate, or extended and compressed lengths, treat 08001 as a direct replacement for the stock plastic shocks. If you are chasing a specific handling change, those missing specs are a real limitation and you should confirm the setup you want before ordering.

Plastic construction and what it means for use

The shocks are plastic, which matches the stock parts on these vehicles and keeps the cost low. For bashers and general backyard running, that is the practical choice. If you are replacing damaged shocks after a hard hit, plastic can absorb and flex in ways that stiffer parts may not, but it also wears at the mounting points over time.

Check the shock towers and mounting screws while you have the old units off. A worn tower will make a new shock feel loose no matter how carefully you install it.

When 08001 is the wrong part

This set is listed only for the VOLCANO EPX and EPX PRO. If your vehicle is a different Redcat model, do not assume the shocks will fit just because the part looks similar. The catalog does not provide dimensions, so there is no safe way to cross-fit by measurement alone.

Also skip 08001 if you need a single shock. The listing is a set of two, so ordering one set gives you a pair, not one unit. Plan your order around how many corners you are servicing.

Redcat 08001 fitment FAQ

Which vehicles does Redcat 08001 fit?

The catalog lists 08001 for the VOLCANO EPX and EPX PRO only. It is not listed for other Redcat models, and no dimensions are supplied to check a cross-fit. Match the part number to your model before ordering.

Does 08001 go on the front or the rear?

Both. Redcat lists the same part for front and rear positions on the compatible vehicles.

How many shocks come in one order?

The listing is a set of two shocks. Order one set per pair of corners you are replacing. Count corners, not shocks, when you plan the order.

Is 08001 an upgrade or a stock replacement?

It is a plastic spare part for the VOLCANO EPX and EPX PRO. The catalog gives no spring rate, oil weight, or length specs, so treat it as a replacement for the stock shocks rather than a tuned upgrade.

What should I check before installing?

Inspect the shock towers and mounting screws for wear or cracks. A damaged tower will keep a new shock loose, and the catalog does not include replacement hardware. Replace worn mounting hardware if the old shocks came off damaged.

Product facts

• 08001: Redcat 08001 is a set of two plastic shocks listed for front and rear use on the VOLCANO EPX and EPX PRO. One set covers a pair of corners, so you can replace both front or both rear shocks together without ordering two part numbers.