How to Rebuild Traxxas Ultra Shocks

Items Needed for Rebuilding Shocks

1. Small Flat Head Screwdriver: To take off the e-clips.
2. Phillips Head Screwdriver: Older models – To take the shock off the tower and A-arms
3. Hex Driver Set: To take the shock of the vehicle
4. Needle Nose Pliers: To take off the shock bottom from the shock shaft
5. Regular Pliers: To take off the shock cap and retainer cap
   • Note: If you have Shock Pliers you don’t need the pliers above
6. Shock Oil: 20wt – 60wt oil kit (usually 40wt or 500cst is the best balance)
7. Traxxas Shock Rebuild Kit #2362: If your shocks are leaking
8. Traxxas Long Shock Shaft #1664 or #1664T: If you need front shock shafts
9. Traxxas XX-Long Shock Shaft #2656 or #2656T: If you need rear shock shafts
10. Traxxas Shock Retainers and Piston Head Set #3768: If pistons are damaged
11. Completed Traxxas Ultra Shocks (Front) #3760 or 3760A: Everything you need to complete the front shock assembly (X-rings)(shock bodies)(pre-load spacers) (springs)(shock oil)(limiters)
12. Completed Traxxas Ultra Shocks (Rear) #3762 or #3762A: Everything you need to complete the rear shock assembly (X-rings)(shock bodies)(pre-load spacers) (springs)(shock oil)(limiters)
13. Recommending upgrades
    • Ultra Shocks Aluminum Shock Caps: Helps stop the shock threads from stripping out and leaking
    • Shock Limiter: To fine-tune your shock ability