dwp102

Is it used to stop o ring swelling? How often does it need to be done?

gavsta72

It's used for asssembly and for smoother action. Stops the o-ring from tearing when first building shocks with a dry shaft, although you can use shock oil for that

Never seen an o-ring swell

Pistol123

AE and TLR both deal with the swelling differently, AE suggest you cover the O rings in slime (I use grease) to stop them swelling - after a couple of years they bind and need replacing. TLR on the other hand duggedt you soak the O rings in shock oil over night to get them to swell, they are known to leak for a few days then once fully swollen they are fine.

dwp102

TLR sounds a better way of doing it. How often do the associated o rings need regreasing?

Juglenaut

iTrader: (19)

My tlr shocks only leaked due ‘not’ using 100% silicone.

And prepping a tini or ticn shaft?? Hmm with a brass brush.

TurnNBurn

Personally, I’ve done both on my 1/10th TLR buggies - soaking in the shock oil, and in my case applying 110% Racing’s RC Sweat to the rings before installation. I haven’t had leaking issues with either method.

RazorRC

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I only do it when I change the orings.

mdwaeracer

iTrader: (19)

I’ve built only Associated, Xray, Kyosho shocks . I’ve always used the green slime . Never had a problem.
I would change orings when I rebuilt shocks only.
didn’t have many swollen orings

Juglenaut

iTrader: (19)

I do use oring prep but not green slime.
been using the same stuff since 1990.

Wanabracin

I recommend slickoleum. You get a lot more for your money and it works great.

Juglenaut

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Weld-on Slik Seal 80427, black swan 4095