Shock Questions
 

For my nitro rustler, when the top of the shock is screwed off there is a rubber piece that goes on top, is it important that that is there to continue to ride it?

And I found the parts numbers for the suspension, and it doesnt show the inside of the shock, do i need to get a whole new one to replace that one part.

thanks

if its what i think it's the shock bladder, and yes it is important as it control shock "rebound"

No, the bladder is a volume compensation device which allows the displacement of oil to happen when the shock shaft travels up into the shock body. That reduces the "spring" effect of compressing the oil forcing the shaft back out or packing it so the shaft won't go in which defeats the purpose of the shock. The rebound is controlled by the oil flowing through the piston.

Thanks for all that info. AreCee but can you help me with my problem?

No because I don't have a parts list for a Traxxas Rustler.

k, well thanks anyways, i have the parts list but it only shows the whole shock, so i guess i just have to buy a whole new one. But i dont really have time to go this week and want to no whether or not its ok to drive it, with out that piece.

anymore help?

http://www.traxxas.com/products/nitr...nr_chassis.pdf

Try that....

Ya that helped alot, thanks, I just dont no whether I should ride my car without the rubber piece.