XRAY T3
#1247
when you take the bottom cap off instead of pumping the shaft try pushing it in about half way and holding it there. i find that when you pump the shaft it only allows air to get into the shock. then put the cap back on while holding the shaft in the same spot. works perfect every time for me, ive never had any trouble building them
#1248
Tech Adept
i do something similar i rock it in the middle of the motion
if i go full length air come in and if i go all the way in air comes in so i kinda rock it in the middle ultra slowly
and after a small while lock it back up and generally get about 50% reound thats without drilling a hole in the cap. if i wanted more i think i would have to do that because getting any lower is just not possible for me yet i guess there is a knack to it and just takes practice
if i go full length air come in and if i go all the way in air comes in so i kinda rock it in the middle ultra slowly
and after a small while lock it back up and generally get about 50% reound thats without drilling a hole in the cap. if i wanted more i think i would have to do that because getting any lower is just not possible for me yet i guess there is a knack to it and just takes practice
#1250
The new bladders don't swell as much if at all.
#1251
Tech Champion
iTrader: (38)
Thanks for the tips everyone. I will give them a shot soon. That said, I did take my car out for about 20 practice laps yesterday. I am a believer in Xray now. I bested my fastest lap (which was the track record until a couple days ago) about 10 laps in and matched it several times after that will ease. The fit and finish of an Xray might be a little overstated but the on-track performance I am extremely pleased with! Very easy to drive.
#1253
I'm building up my T3. I've never built Xray shocks before. I tried to follow the instructions to a T but my shocks seem squishy like they have air in them. I got all the bubbles out with a shock air remover pump. Any tips?
Also I found that it seems to take a lot more in and outs of the shock to bleed them at the bottom for rebound than the instructions say. What am I doing wrong?
Also I found that it seems to take a lot more in and outs of the shock to bleed them at the bottom for rebound than the instructions say. What am I doing wrong?
#1257
I pull the shock rod down so the piston is at the bottom, then use the shock pump.
Now push the piston so it's near the top (but make sure it's still below the surface of the oil) and use the pump again.
I repeat the above a few times until I'm getting no air at all out.
Now it should be sorted
Skiddins
#1259
Tech Elite
iTrader: (24)
Ive only ever bought second hand Xrays and have never built one new. I've got a Question about bearing's and a new kit. It says in the manual to oil all the bearings before install. Are people taking out the blue seals and oiling them that way or just giving them a light smear and in they go? Also, does anyone rebuild the diff from factory? Or just install that and away you go?
#1260
Ive only ever bought second hand Xrays and have never built one new. I've got a Question about bearing's and a new kit. It says in the manual to oil all the bearings before install. Are people taking out the blue seals and oiling them that way or just giving them a light smear and in they go? Also, does anyone rebuild the diff from factory? Or just install that and away you go?
and yes, i would rebuild the diff. i dont think many people do, but i like to make sure everything is right, and you can build it much better than what it comes like anyway
cheers
ben