Shocks need to be super smooth to perform at their best. The tips below will ensure your shocks are super smooth with no air gaps or leaks. Follow these steps and you will have smooth action shocks for a long time. Be sure to click on images for close up views. When assembling shocks, the first thing we do is disassemble the kit shocks completely, this includes removing the G-clip on them and pulling out the o-rings and washers in the shock body. Be sure not let the G-clip spring out otherwise you may lose it. The first thing we do is replace one of the o-rings in the shock body with a thick washer. We find the thickest washer included in a Losi parts bag, LOSA5050, works perfectly. The reason is to improve the reactiveness of the shock for transitions on the track. If you are racing on carpet and are utilizing the lowered shock tower (COR79238) you will want to cut down the shock eyelets and shock shafts for the front shocks. You should cut the shock shafts down about half way, along with the eyelet. You will be able to use the stock spring perches once this is done. Once the shock shafts are cleaned up with motor spray, install the pistons you plan to use. Before putting the shock shaft back through the shock body, be sure to put a drop of shock oil onto the o-ring in the shock body to prevent any damage to it. Once you fill the shock body and get the air bubbles out you will want to put the bladder in seperately from the cap. Place the bladder into the body and it will sink down a bit. Use the back of an X-acto knife to push it down and seal it up. You should have a good tight seal now. When putting the cap onto the shock body, do not grip the plastic part of the cap. Only let your fingers twist on the aluminum portion of the cap. Otherwise this is how the seal of the bladders is broken and causes leaks once assembled. The plastic cap may or may not turn but it does not matter. When putting the shock eyelets back onto the shock shafts, be sure not to crank down on them too much otherwise they will crush and bind up the pivot ball in the shock eyelet. Once the eyelets are installed and the shock rebounds the way you want you will want to measure the shocks to ensure they are the same length side to side. Obviously the front and rears will be different due to the lowered shock tower. If you are using the standard front tower then all four shocks should measure the same. Once the shock is done and you are putting the springs on, if you are using any of the silver springs you will want to crush them down once. Using a pair of pliers as shown in the picture helps with the stiffer springs in the package. It will help the springs break in and sit more even side to side. MAIN MENU