Shock service

Start with the correct reference

Exact fill, X-ring seal stack and shaft assembly. Check 90 mm between rod-end balls. Rebuild kit #8262 services two shocks; inspect seals before ordering.

• Oil replacement and GTS assembly, PDF pp. 25-26 (opens in a new tab)

  Manufacturer procedure · 88096-4 exact archived owner manual

• Conditional two-shock rebuild, PDF p. 30 (opens in a new tab)

  Manufacturer procedure · 88096-4 exact archived owner manual

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

Shock length

90 mm listed length, front and rear; Factory assembled distance between rod-end ball centers; complete shock assembly.Stock

Sources

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

Front upper shock bolt

3 × 23 mm button-head. Original 88096-4 upper shock eye; both sides. Not the nearby suspension-link fastener.Stock

Sources

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

Rear upper shock bolt

3 × 23 mm button-head. Original 88096-4 intermediate and rear upper shock eyes; both axles show the same screw.Stock

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.