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Maintenance reference

Shock service

Traxxas Slash 4X4 VXL Ultimate · 68277-4

Traxxas Slash 4X4 VXL Ultimate, 68277-4; original equipment covered by the cited edition.

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Start with the correct reference

Check the shock service pages and the leak inspection guidance. The listed kit is the manufacturer reference for this edition, not a complete rebuild basket.

Service guides

Choose the operation for the assembly being serviced. Each step links to its manufacturer reference.

Slash 4X4 Ultimate GTR shock oil replacement

Traxxas Slash 4X4 VXL Ultimate (68277-4); original GTR shocks, off-vehicle oil service. Shock mounting removal/refitting is outside this sequence.

Before starting

Steps

  1. Remove the lower spring retainer and spring.Source, PDF p. 31
  2. Use the shock wrench and suspension multi-tool to remove the upper shock cap.Source, PDF p. 31
  3. Empty the used oil from the shock body.Source, PDF p. 31
  4. Fill with new silicone shock oil to the top of the shock body.Source, PDF p. 31
  5. Slowly move the piston up and down, keeping it submerged in oil, to release bubbles. Let the shock stand for a few minutes so remaining bubbles can surface.Source, PDF p. 31
  6. With the bladder installed in the upper cap, slowly thread the cap onto the body using the suspension multi-tool. Let excess oil bleed through the small hole in the cap.Source, PDF p. 31
  7. Tighten the cap until snug, holding the body with the included steel shock wrench.Source, PDF p. 31
  8. Reinstall the spring and lower spring retainer.Source, PDF p. 31
Slash 4X4 Ultimate GTR shock disassembly and reassembly

Traxxas Slash 4X4 VXL Ultimate (68277-4); original GTR shocks removed from vehicle. This is not a complete purchased rebuild-kit list or an instruction to replace every component.

Before starting

Steps

  1. Remove the spring and lower spring retainer.Source, PDF p. 31
  2. Remove the upper cap and empty the shock body of oil.Source, PDF p. 31
  3. Remove the lower cap and X-ring from the shock body.Source, PDF p. 31
  4. Grip the shaft just above the rod end with side cutters, then remove the rod end using the suspension multi-tool.Source, PDF p. 31
  5. Withdraw the shaft and piston through the top of the shock body.Source, PDF p. 31
  6. If changing the piston, retain the small washer below it. Position the desired piston above that washer, grip the shaft threads with side cutters or needle-nose pliers, and secure the piston nut with the 4-way wrench.Source, PDF p. 31
  7. Insert the shaft assembly through the shock body until the piston bottoms out.Source, PDF p. 31
  8. Lubricate the shaft and X-ring with silicone oil, then install the X-ring over the shaft into the bore of the body.Source, PDF p. 31
  9. Install the lower cap using the suspension multi-tool.Source, PDF p. 31
  10. Grip the shaft close to the threads with needle-nose pliers or side cutters and thread on the rod end until it bottoms out.Source, PDF p. 31
  11. Fill with new silicone shock oil to the top of the shock body. Slowly move the piston up and down while keeping it submerged, then let the shock stand for a few minutes so bubbles can surface.Source, PDF p. 31
  12. Slowly thread on the upper cap with its bladder installed. Let excess oil bleed through the small cap hole, then tighten until snug while holding the body with the included steel shock wrench.Source, PDF p. 31
  13. Reinstall the spring and lower spring retainer.Source, PDF p. 31

Parts, tools and consumables

Listed in the reference

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, 3.5 mm shaft, front and rear; Nominal stock GTR shaft diameter from HackFab; original 7464T/7465T shaft mapping retained. Not an independent physical measurement.Aftermarket spec
Sources
Shock bore
13 mm, front and rearStock
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Shock length, front
85 mm listed lengthDerived from replacement part
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Shock length, rear
100 mm listed lengthDerived from replacement part
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Spring
White (powder-coated), race-tuned front and rearStock
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Front upper shock bolt
3 × 18mm buttonhead. 68277-4 Ultimate, REV.231219-R02; REV.251223 lists the same stock assemblies. Check hardware on other revisions.Stock
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Front lower shock bolt
3 × 15mm buttonhead. 68277-4 Ultimate, REV.231219-R02; REV.251223 lists the same stock assemblies. Check hardware on other revisions.Stock
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Rear upper shock bolt
3 × 18mm buttonhead. 68277-4 Ultimate, REV.231219-R02; REV.251223 lists the same stock assemblies. Check hardware on other revisions.Stock
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Rear lower shock bolt
3 × 15mm buttonhead. 68277-4 Ultimate, REV.231219-R02; REV.251223 lists the same stock assemblies. Check hardware on other revisions.Stock
Sources
Front upper shock eye width
5. Exact blue 7461 replacement; listed eye ø3 x 5mm. Eye width, not bolt length or mounting clearance. mmDerived from replacement part
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Front lower shock eye width
7. Exact blue 7461 replacement; listed eye ø3 x 7mm. Eye width, not bolt length or mounting clearance. mmDerived from replacement part
Sources
Rear upper shock eye width
5. Exact blue 7462 replacement; listed eye ø3 x 5mm. Eye width, not bolt length or mounting clearance. mmDerived from replacement part
Sources
Rear lower shock eye width
7. Exact blue 7462 replacement; listed eye ø3 x 7mm. Eye width, not bolt length or mounting clearance. mmDerived from replacement part
Sources
Shock oil, front
30 wtStockConvert fluid grade
Sources
Shock oil, rear
30 wtStockConvert fluid grade
Sources

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