Shock service

Start with the correct reference

Shock assembly and bleeding sequence. Follow this edition for cap design and front/rear configuration; no universal replacement basket is established.

• Shock assembly and bleeding, PDF p. 15 (opens in a new tab)

  Manufacturer procedure · Gaterunner 2WD Kit 40144 manual

Parts, tools and consumables

Part links open an exact-model OEM listing. Quantities, reused hardware and condition-dependent replacements may need checking in the manual. A listed part is not an instruction to replace it.

Setup specifications

Shocks

Oil-filled threaded, aluminum body, 3 mm shaft, front and rearStock

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Spring, front

Yellow, 2.47 lb/in, 63mmStock

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Spring, rear

Blue, 2.09 lb/in, 63mmStock

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Front upper shock bolt

M3x20mm BHCS. Linked manufacturer manual assembly; check fitted hardware before changing shocks.Stock

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• Source 1: img2c.associatedelectrics.com (opens in a new tab)

Front lower shock bolt

M3x20mm LP SHCS. Linked manufacturer manual assembly; check fitted hardware before changing shocks.Stock

Sources

• Source 1: img2c.associatedelectrics.com (opens in a new tab)

Rear upper shock bolt

M3x18mm BHCS. Linked manufacturer manual assembly; check fitted hardware before changing shocks.Stock

Sources

• Source 1: img2c.associatedelectrics.com (opens in a new tab)

Rear lower shock bolt

M3x20mm LP SHCS. Linked manufacturer manual assembly; check fitted hardware before changing shocks.Stock

Sources

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Shock oil, front

40 wtStockConvert fluid grade

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• Source 2: 60years.associatedelectrics.com (opens in a new tab)

Shock oil, rear

40 wtStockConvert fluid grade

Sources

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• Source 2: 60years.associatedelectrics.com (opens in a new tab)

Keep the axle positions and original units shown. Values describe the cited configuration. Replacement-derived and community figures keep their stated basis.