shock rebuilding
#1
shock rebuilding
k i did some searching on this and didnt turn up much , so here goes.
Can anyone shed some light on how you get the O-rings and washers out of a shock? My B4 has 2 red O-rings and 2 white washers, and a clamp thing. Man they are stuck up there really good. can anyone help me!
thanks
Can anyone shed some light on how you get the O-rings and washers out of a shock? My B4 has 2 red O-rings and 2 white washers, and a clamp thing. Man they are stuck up there really good. can anyone help me!
thanks
#2
That clip thing seems to be a C-clip. A C-clip, or spring clip, can be tricky to remove. These types of clips are also tricky to install. They sell tools especially for this type of clip. They resemble plyers but have little prongs that fit into the holes of the clip. Once inserted, you can either set the "plyers" to install the clip by the removal of a screw that the handles pivot on. It will either compress or expand the clip. To remove the clips without this tool you may have to use a small screwdriver and very carefully remove the clip one side at a time. Installation is even trickier without the tool, but it is possible.
Once the clip is removed the seals should be removable. Just remember the order in which they fell out.
I hope I answered your question the right way. Tell me if I got it wrong and I'll try again.
Once the clip is removed the seals should be removable. Just remember the order in which they fell out.
I hope I answered your question the right way. Tell me if I got it wrong and I'll try again.
#3
Thanks for the reply!
I need to get this tool you are talking about. I wanna try the screwdriver. But I'm not sure if I get the right idea, heh... so I drew this picture, sorry about the crappy artwork but you get the point.
am i on the right track?
I need to get this tool you are talking about. I wanna try the screwdriver. But I'm not sure if I get the right idea, heh... so I drew this picture, sorry about the crappy artwork but you get the point.
am i on the right track?
#4
So far yes. Is that clip kind of like a C with 2 holes on either end? If so then you're on the right track. Tomorrow I can try my hand at drawing you a picture, mabey even a CAD drawing. That may work better.
#5
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Unless you know what you are doing, do not use a screw driver... you could mess up the in side of the shock....
There is a white tool, that you use to assemble the stock and disassemble. I'm not sure if this is included with the a rebuild kit, I do not think it is... Since I do not remember this part....
Here is the part number from TA - 6429.
Here is the site for the part: http://rc10.com/misc/database/db_kitb4.htm
Cost is 1.00....
There is a white tool, that you use to assemble the stock and disassemble. I'm not sure if this is included with the a rebuild kit, I do not think it is... Since I do not remember this part....
Here is the part number from TA - 6429.
Here is the site for the part: http://rc10.com/misc/database/db_kitb4.htm
Cost is 1.00....
#6
The "c-clips" with the two holes on the end are called Retaining Rings, OR Snap Rings. As platinum mentioned, you need a special tool for this. I use an automotive one which can be found at your local auto parts store. Do not use anything else or you could damage something or hurt yourself.
#7
I should have been more specific. The shocks are from a B4 buggy. That white tool I used to assemble the shocks doesn't seem to work the other way around. The c-clip is just that, a C shape, no holes in either end.
Anyway guys, thanks a bunch for the info I appreciate it. Off the the store tomorrow for that tool.
Anyway guys, thanks a bunch for the info I appreciate it. Off the the store tomorrow for that tool.