Suspension And Driveline Installation; Assemble Gts Shocks - Traxxas TRX-4 Assembly Manual

G. SUSPENSION & DRIVELINE INSTALLATION
G1. Assemble GTS shocks
DAMPER BAG
Shock Assemblies
Silicone Shock Oil
Front Shock Springs
Rear Shock Springs
(Marked with Green Dot)
Upper Spring Retainers
Lower Spring Retainers
ACCESSORY
Option Part
8140 Lift Kit
8140X Lift Kit
Option Part
8042 Springs (0.22)
8043 Springs (0.30)
8044 Springs (0.39)
8045 Springs (0.61)
Aluminum Accessory
8260A Shocks
(blue-anodized)
8260G Shocks
(green-anodized)
8260R Shocks
(red-anodized)
8260X Shocks
(hard-anodized)
1 2
Fill with
shock oil
GTS Shock Exploded View
Shock Cap
Upper Spring
Retainer
Shock
Spring
Lower Spring
Retainer
3 4
Slowly move
piston to remove
excess air
Exercise shock to make sure it compresses fully. If it does not, it is overfilled.
Suggested Spring Preload Settings (May require fine tuning when body installed)
5mm
9mm
Left Front Shock Right Front Shock
Assembled Assembled
5
6.35mm
(.25")
Note: Shaft
Add oil to reach
should be fully
the proper level
compressed when
cap is installed.
5mm
Left Rear Shock Right Rear Shock
Assembled Assembled
TRAXXAS TRX-4 • 33
x4
5mm