Shock oil weight preference and shock rebuild kit?

[GoffeeRedCat]

well im pretty sure i need to rebuild my rear shocks!! where can i get a rebuild kit and what shock oil weight should i use??

 

[Guest]

To date there is not parts available for the x series shocks.

 

[rampage idiot]

I use 40w, redcat makes 2 kits one is all the rubbers and o-rings and they make a plastic parts kit it is all the small plastic pieces on the shock, if you need shock shafts they sell them also, ask me how I no all this HAHA LOL because I destroy alot of shocks

 

[GoffeeRedCat]

Sweet!! But don't you think 40 is a little lite?? But idk lol

 

[Guest]

I use 40w, redcat makes 2 kits one is all the rubbers and o-rings and they make a plastic parts kit it is all the small plastic pieces on the shock, if you need shock shafts they sell them also, ask me how I no all this HAHA LOL because I destroy alot of shocks

The MT shocks are different then the Xseries.

 

[rev9fan1]

So rcdad is saying u have to buy the shocks whole...

 

[GoffeeRedCat]

So rcdad is saying u have to buy the shocks whole...

thats what im thinking!! but ill buy new shocks...but im going to replace the shock oil to either 40 or 46.5 weight!!

 

[rev9fan1]

Just be careful my brother has an hpi Baja and he put some kind of weight oil in his shocks and It cracked the shock tower in half when he went off a sizable jump, but I would think ours is fine case the shock tower is reinforced with metal....but who knows what else could break

 

[Guest]

thats what im thinking!! but ill buy new shocks...but im going to replace the shock oil to either 40 or 46.5 weight!!

Some people install the MT shocks on their Xseries platforms because there are parts available for rebuilding.

 

[GoffeeRedCat]

Some people install the MT shocks on their Xseries platforms because there are parts available for rebuilding.

Are they drop ins?? I thought the MT shocks were a tad longer?

 

[Deluge]

They are. If I remember correctly, you have to mod the shock towers, as well.

As far as shock oil, I run 40wt front and rear.

 

[Guest]

Are they drop ins?? I thought the MT shocks were a tad longer?

If you get the regular MT shocks you can swap the top ball end with yours making them a straight drop in. It's ok that they are a tad longer. You don't have to worry about over extending them.

 

[GoffeeRedCat]

If you get the regular MT shocks you can swap the top ball end with yours making them a straight drop in. It's ok that they are a tad longer. You don't have to worry about over extending them.

SOLD!! Do you have them in your store??

 

[Guest]

I run 40wt in the trucks and just changed to 50wt in the XBE Rally. I have limited travel and might go even firmer. I just need some time behind the TX first.

 

[Deansta]

How do you know when it's time to rebuild the shocks? I'm new to this but hey we all start somewhere. Another silly qustion. In regards to the oil wt. the higher the wt the thicker the oil? I need a link that explains all this if any one knows please post or explain briefly. Man you guys are a lot of help. Thanks!

 

[Deluge]

You can tell when it's time for a rebuild by checking the rebound. Take the springs off the shocks and push the shaft in, if it doesn't try to push itself back out, it's time for a rebuild.

And yes, the higher the number, the thicker the fluid.

 

[Guest]

Also....Sometimes the shocks make it out of the factory only partially filled with fluid. They may seem worn but might be just lacking enough fluid.

 

[Deluge]

Yes. This method only work if the shocks were properly built in the first place.

 

[Deansta]

One last question. Would you replace o ring as well? I assume you would since it's a rebuild. Thanks!

 

[Guest]

Yes they will start to leak when they break down.