VehiclesTraxxas TRX-4MT Ford F-150 Monster TruckShock service
Maintenance reference
Shock service
Traxxas TRX-4MT Ford F-150 Monster Truck · 98044-1
98044-1 exact RTR edition in archived manual
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Four oil-filled and four dry shocks need separate assembly steps; add oil only to the oil-filled units. Check 51 mm between rod-end balls after assembly.
- Oil replacement and assembly, PDF pp. 20-21 (opens in a new tab)
Manufacturer procedure · 98044-1 exact archived owner manual
- Conditional rebuild reference, PDF p. 22 (opens in a new tab)
Manufacturer procedure · 98044-1 exact archived owner manual
Parts, tools and consumables
Listed in the reference
- Traxxas 20W silicone shock oil, maker #5031consumable
Exact manual baseline; no cross-brand SAE or wt conversion.
Requirement source, PDF p. 20 (opens in a new tab)
Replace or use as needed
- GTM two-shock rebuild kit, verify fitted versionpart
Rebuild kit, GTM shock (o-rings, spacers, bladders, bottom caps) (renews 2 shocks)
Alternative listed versions; inspect actual fitted shock before ordering.
Requirement source, PDF p. 22 (opens in a new tab) - GTM two-shock rebuild kit, alternative versionpart
Shock cap (2)/ spring perch (2)/ rod end (2)/ spring preload spacer (4)Illustration available on part page
Alternative to 9762, not an instruction to buy both.
Requirement source, PDF p. 22 (opens in a new tab)
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
- Shock length
- 51 mm listed length, front and rear; Factory rod-end-ball center distance from this model manual. Applies to the illustrated oil-filled damper; auxiliary non-oil damper dimensions are not established.Stock
- Shock oil, front
- 20 wtStockConvert fluid grade
- Shock oil, rear
- 20 wtStockConvert fluid grade
Keep the axle positions and original units shown. Values describe the cited configuration. Replacement-derived and community figures keep their stated basis.