The Ae 13mm Team shock is a very good shock but some tips here can help improve their performance ...


Most use emulsion design , brings the best traction ....

Bladders add extra pack and are
useful for big jumps & landings ...


The 13mm shock comes with 2 x-ring O ring seals .

They are mounted on the top & bottom of the seal cartridge .

If you assemble & slide the shaft back & forth with no oil you can notice the shaft binding or sticking .

A easy cure is to remove the top Xring and assemble as normal.

removes all the stick & no leak's ...

This mod will bring a plusher smoother ride , traction improves as well.


The 13mm shock comes with shaped pistons, remember to mount the piston flat side up inside the bore.

Most use the 1.2 pistons..