How Do You Rebuild Shocks on an RC Car?

Rebuilding shocks on an RC car is an essential part of maintaining your vehicle’s performance and keeping it running smoothly. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned veteran, you’ll need to know how to rebuild your shocks in order to get the most out of your car.

The first step in rebuilding your shocks is to disassemble them. You’ll need to remove the shock body, piston, spring, and all other components.

Make sure to keep track of the order in which you take them apart as this will help you put them back together correctly. Once they’re disassembled, clean all the parts with a cloth and alcohol-based solvent.

The next step is to inspect all the components for damage or wear. Look for any cracks or signs of corrosion on the shock body or any other parts.

If any parts are damaged, replace them with new ones before continuing. Also, check for any leaking shock oil and replace it if necessary.

Once everything has been checked and cleaned, reassemble the shocks using new seals and o-rings if necessary. Make sure that all components are tightened securely before refitting them onto the car. Then fill each shock with the recommended type of shock oil.

Finally, check that all connections are secure and that no air bubbles have formed in the oil before taking your car for a test drive. This will help ensure that your shocks are working as intended.

Rebuilding shocks on an RC car can be a daunting task for beginners but it’s an essential part of maintaining your vehicle’s performance over time. With some patience and attention to detail, you can easily rebuild your shocks yourself and get back on track.

Conclusion: Rebuilding shocks on an RC car can help improve performance while keeping it running smoothly over time. The process involves disassembling the shocks, cleaning all parts, inspecting for damage or wear, reassembling with new seals/o-rings if necessary, filling with shock oil, and finally checking all connections before taking it out for a test drive.

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Stephen Dunn