Murray100

Searched the past posts and wondering what the latest technique is to rebuild stock rtr sc10 shocks. Bought the truck 5 weeks ago and it is time. Looks like 3 out of 4 are leaking. Previous posts indicate Associated shocks are known to leak. Thanks in advance on your tips on the best way to rebuild these shocks.

racer53

If they are leaking rebuild them with a new shock rebuild kit, and make sure you coat the o-rings with Associated's Green Slime.

millerman23

If you want to go it CORRECT so they never leak again check out this website.http://users.telenet.be/elvo/12/8/1.html
Yes it is 12 pages long and will suck ( why i Have not done it yet) I just keep filling them because i am lazy and some day will have V2 shocks.

trickedout

iTrader: (31)

Best way is buy a new rebuild kit. Coat everything with Green Slime and Before you put the snap ring or whatever in the shock to hold the o-rings in, make sure they are all seated ALL the way down and THEN put the snap ring holder in. Coat the Rod with some shock oil or Green Slime before you slide it back in. Thats about it. You cant expect too much life out of a rebuild, 3- 4 race nights is all. You can refill them once, but after that the seals will pretty much be shot and wont hold so you need a rebuild.

Murray100

Anyone know if getting V2 bodies, bleed caps, and V2 rebuild kit is worth the effort? Will they still leak like stock shocks? Thanks again.

racer1812

iTrader: (31)

Well worth it IMO, much easier to build/rebuild and leak much less if at all. You can get the V1's to not leak but it's a PIA IMO and they still won't be as smooth.

Wild Cherry

Not much of a performance benefit switching to V2, mostly convenience as the V2 are quick & easy to rebuild compared to the V1 ....

Matt Ward

iTrader: (23)

They are alot easier to work on and maintain. I also think they are more consistent.

mickeymouse93

iTrader: (18)

Buy V2 shocks

bdyche

iTrader: (5)

I've had to rebuild my shocks once - after I blew out the rears my first time racing. When I rebuilt them I made sure to coat the new o-rings with shock oil and were firmly in place, and I used the old o-rings as an external limiter to prevent full compression (and thus preventing blowouts). 8 weeks later I'm still running on the same build of shocks.

paulwhat

I'd go with the V2.

Murray100

Thanks for all the suggestions. Guess I will get bleeder caps and the V1 rebuild kit. Cost of V2 shock bodies too much at this time. If anyone has any more suggestions on ways to reduce leaking, let me know. In googling, alternative o rings etc have been mentioned. Thanks again.

Wild Cherry

Use the Ae rings on both the V1 & V2 , others will only bind ....


Just because the shock leaks a little is no big on the performance, just top off your shocks if you have not run in a while to get them proper level of oil.

Way cheaper than new shocks ...

boobie817

iTrader: (18)

can you reuse the shock pistons and the limiters? the rebuild kit doesn't come with them. i didnt know this and have all 4 disassembled right now. son of a %$@!&

putterx

yes you can reuse them. I don't anyone other than maybe the most anal of racers would change them every time. Just clean the old oil off and reuse them.