Originally Posted by
GL73MAN
Hey Guys- I just built my new X12 2018 and had a question on the center shock that didn't seam right during the build. The kit comes with a single hole piston and 700cst oil. When building the shock and filling the body up with fluid, when I went work out the air bubbles from under the piston it like sucks air from the bottom or something because its so stiff from being a single hole with 700cst. Is this correct or what am I doing wrong.
I have actually found this to be an issue with most of my new xray shocks on my T4 and the X12. I am putting a .3mm shim between the bottom of the shock body and the o-ring. To be honest, I figured for me, it was because I polished my shock shafts and they aren't creating enough of a seal. Anyway, I tried different shims until I found one that didn't bind the travel, but didn't allow air in either. I have also found that if you bleed them too much, they will pull air in as well.
Side note:
That Fenix chassis looks great.