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Shock service

Traxxas TRX-4M Chevrolet K10 High Trail Edition · 97064-1

97064-1 exact RTR edition in archived manual

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Start with the correct reference

Exact oil fill, seal-stack and bladder assembly. Check 51 mm between rod-end balls after assembly.

Service guides

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

TRX-4M High Trail K10 shock oil replacement

Traxxas TRX-4M Chevrolet K10 High Trail Edition (97064-1); original oil-filled shocks removed from the vehicle. Vehicle shock mounting removal/refitting is outside this sequence.

Before starting

Steps

  1. Remove the shock cap, bladder and lower spring retainer, then empty the shock body of used oil.Source, PDF p. 20
  2. Fill the body about three-quarters full with new silicone shock oil.Source, PDF p. 20
  3. Compress the shaft fully until the rod end touches the bottom of the shock body. Check for two or three drops of oil above the top of the shaft.Source, PDF p. 20
  4. Move the piston up and down slowly to remove excess air. Add oil if needed to retain the specified level.Source, PDF p. 20
  5. Fully extend the shaft and reinstall the bladder, cap and lower spring retainer.Source, PDF p. 20
  6. Tighten the shock cap until snug.Source, PDF p. 20

Final checks

TRX-4M High Trail K10 shock disassembly and reassembly

Traxxas TRX-4M Chevrolet K10 High Trail Edition (97064-1); original oil-filled shocks removed from the vehicle. This is not a complete purchased rebuild-kit list or a requirement to replace all seals at every service.

Before starting

Steps

  1. Remove the lower spring retainer and spring.Source, PDF p. 20
  2. Remove the cap and empty the shock body of oil.Source, PDF p. 20
  3. Grip the shaft just above the rod end with side cutters and remove the rod end.Source, PDF p. 20
  4. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to remove the lower cap, then slide the shaft and piston out of the body.Source, PDF p. 20
  5. Remove the O-rings and spacer from the bottom of the body.Source, PDF p. 20
  6. Insert the shaft assembly through the shock body until the piston bottoms out.Source, PDF p. 21
  7. Lubricate the shaft and O-rings with silicone oil.Source, PDF p. 21
  8. Install one O-ring over the shaft into the bore, followed by the small black spacer and then the second O-ring.Source, PDF p. 21
  9. Press the lower cap onto the body until it snaps on.Source, PDF p. 21
  10. Grip the shaft close to its threads with needle-nose pliers or side cutters. Thread on the rod end until it bottoms out.Source, PDF p. 21
  11. Fill the body about three-quarters full with new silicone shock oil.Source, PDF p. 20
  12. Compress the shaft fully until the rod end touches the bottom of the shock body. Check for two or three drops of oil above the top of the shaft.Source, PDF p. 20
  13. Move the piston up and down slowly to remove excess air. Add oil if needed to retain the specified level.Source, PDF p. 20
  14. Fully extend the shaft before closing the shock.Source, PDF p. 20
  15. Slowly thread the upper cap with its bladder installed onto the body. Let excess oil bleed through the small hole in the cap, then tighten until snug.Source, PDF p. 21
  16. Reinstall the spring and lower spring retainer.Source, PDF p. 21

Final checks

Parts, tools and consumables

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Replace or use as needed

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Setup specifications

Shocks
Oil-filled front and rearStock
Sources
Shock length
51 mm listed length, front and rearStock
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Front upper shock bolt
2.5 × 10mm buttonhead (9848). Stock 97064-1; current maker drawing revisionStock
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Front lower shock bolt
2.5 × 18mm buttonhead (9848). Stock 97064-1; current maker drawing revisionStock
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Rear upper shock bolt
2.5 × 10mm buttonhead (9848). Stock 97064-1; current maker drawing revisionStock
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Rear lower shock bolt
2.5 × 18mm buttonhead (9848). Stock 97064-1; current maker drawing revisionStock
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Shock oil, front
20 wtStockConvert fluid grade
Sources
Shock oil, rear
20 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.