As a new baja owner I just wanted to say Hi and Thank ya'll ( yes we really do say that here) for some really good suggestions and info on the Baja. I am fairly new to RC cars and have been content to just "shut up and read" the forum. Maybe someday I will be able to help a rookie the way ya'll are helping me.
I really like the "bicycle inner tube shock covers" idea. However...I live in Austin and can't find any dirt to play in withing 50 miles radius, so right now dirt is not a problem. I did just order some tarmac busters for my 5b so I can at least play on the thousands of square miles of parking lots we have.

Thanks for sharing your info.
Tim