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#9527
Tech Champion
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Jerry P: so would those be the ones for the XXXS since the 4wd offroader, the XXX4 is based on the XXXS? the old XXXS shocks were basically the offroad shocks only shorter. .... sorry, not too clear on what you mean so needed to clarify. thanks.
mrcrm: yes, i am aware they are #57s and also #56s which basically refer to the size of the drill bits used to make the holes in the pitons, but there are two kinds ... namely the older #57s/#56s that came with the XXXS which had rounded edges and there are the newer 10mm #57s/#56s which came out when the changed their shocks when they released the JRXS/JRXS Type R. thats where i am a bit thrown off as to which one it is.
appreciate the help guys...
appreciate the help guys...
#9528
Tech Champion
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Jerry P.: i figured it out. its the old ones that came with the XXXS and the XXX4 which are the offroad type pistons. the JRXS ones have a different moulding on one side which is needed to hold the piton in place since they are screwed on to the shock shaft rather than the traditional use of e-clips. thanks again!
#9532
#9533
Tech Fanatic
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Hey,IIGQ4U. green slime is a product people use to make the shocks smoother and a tight fit around the o-rings. Its also good for when your biulding or re-rebuild to put some on the shaft then when your ready to put the shaft in the bore lube up the shaft so you don't damage the o-rings with the thread when putting together.
If you want a life time supply of green-slime buy some petroleum jelly "vaseline" its the same thing. Besides the the green colour and the name
If you want a life time supply of green-slime buy some petroleum jelly "vaseline" its the same thing. Besides the the green colour and the name
#9534
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Join Date: Sep 2001
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When I was going over my TC5 I bought used I decided to change the shock oil and opted to use the Losi 57 pistons. They fit great and worked just as well for me. They fit nice in the shock body so you don't get much if any blow by. My suspension was very smooth for me on a medium rough track with 35wt oil. Very happy with the results.
I do use green slime on my o rings to help with the seal. Has always worked well for me.
I do use green slime on my o rings to help with the seal. Has always worked well for me.
#9536
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If you run on dirtier conditions you might want to change the o rings more often. Touring car shocks seem to stay alot nicer than my offroad shocks did where I needed new orings every couple weeks because of the amount of dust getting suck up into the bottom of the shocks.
#9537
Registered User
Gents,
Ill be buying one of these very soon and getting it ready for winter racing,
just a quick question im getting the tc5 r does it have imperial or metric screws?
thanks
Ill be buying one of these very soon and getting it ready for winter racing,
just a quick question im getting the tc5 r does it have imperial or metric screws?
thanks
#9540
Registered User