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Factory Team aluminum shocks

Team Associated Rival MT10 Brushed RTR · 20517C

This replaces the plastic-bodied shocks with matching aluminum front and rear shock kits. It is an option when rebuilding the suspension around these serviceable shock assemblies, with oil and spring setup chosen for the truck and surface.

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Parts & installation

Manufacturer documented
Vehicle
Team Associated Rival MT10 Brushed RTR20517C
Position
front / rear
Change
Replace the plastic-bodied shocks with the manufacturer-matched front and rear aluminum kits

Parts needed

One front kit, one rear kit, one fluid bottle
PartQty
25845MT10 FT Shock Kit, front, aluminum1
25846MT10 FT Shock Kit, rear, aluminum1

Upgrade notes

  • Requires 5423: FT Silicone Shock Fluid, 40wt (500 cSt), 2oz..
  • Shock fluid is not included in the kits. This bottle is a 40wt / 500cSt service option; viscosity can be selected for the setup.

Manufacturer-documented option for the specified vehicle configuration.

Installation notes

  • Use one 25845 front shock kit and one 25846 rear shock kit. Front and rear lengths are different and the kits are not interchangeable.
  • Front eye-to-eye length is 87.5mm extended and 60.6mm compressed; rear is 102.1mm and 67.6mm. Check mounting spacers, spring fit and suspension clearance.
  • Fluid is not included. Fill and bleed the shocks before fitting them. The listed 5423 40wt / 500cSt bottle is one service-fluid option; select viscosity for the truck and surface.

Sources

Associated New Upgrades for the Rival MT10 RTRs (opens in a new tab)
  • Product details, supplied components and stated application limits.
Associated MT10 FT aluminum front shock kit 25845 (opens in a new tab)
  • Product details, supplied components and stated application limits.
Associated MT10 FT aluminum rear shock kit 25846 (opens in a new tab)
  • Product details, supplied components and stated application limits.
Rival MT10 Brushed RTR factory manual (opens in a new tab)
  • Installation diagrams, retained parts and setup instructions.