Shock service

Start with the correct reference

Shock oil replacement or rebuild sequence for the original assemblies.

• Owner's manual, model 53097-3, PDF p. 31 (opens in a new tab)

  Manufacturer procedure · Traxxas 53097-3; cover-matched English edition 53097-3_Manual-EN.pdf

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, front and rearStock

Sources

• Source 1: traxxas.com (opens in a new tab)
• Source 2: traxxas.com (opens in a new tab)

Shock length

87 mm listed length, front and rear; Factory rod-end-ball center distance for Revo 3.3 model 53097-3.Stock

Sources

• Source 1: rc4max.com (opens in a new tab)

Spring

Red (powder-coated) front and rearStock

Sources

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

Shock oil, front

30 wtStockConvert fluid grade

Sources

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

Shock oil, rear

30 wtStockConvert fluid grade

Sources

• Source 1: traxxas.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.