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| Author: | vti-chris [ Wed Sep 23, 2009 13:41:08 ] |
| Post subject: | Xray 808 09'shock rubber boots |
On the 09' shock boots there is a small hole on the top which is supposed to help the boot ''breath'' in order...not to fold in when compressed and diccompressed. Well this causes a problem...by putting in dust and building it inside which makes things worse than without one. has anyone tried blocking this hole with silicone and let the boot fold?? |
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| Author: | Oli [ Wed Sep 23, 2009 14:49:21 ] |
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I run the holes towards the rear (ie facing backwards) and don't ever see any dirt inside the shock shaft area. |
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| Author: | jrc [ Wed Sep 23, 2009 15:03:48 ] |
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In one of the other shock threads on here I saw where one guy was having a leak problem. It was determined that the little hole was not open and I think he also tried other shock boots without the hole. The bottom line was the hole must be there otherwise the boot creates a vaccuum and literally sucks the oil out of the shock. Turning the hole inward makes good sense too; thanks for that tip Oli. Im starting to see right now that these high end rigs require a lot more maintenance and care than the RTR junk most entry-level folks run. I wouldn't think the little hole would let in enough to worry about especially if the truck gets properly cleaned after race day.... |
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| Author: | xlgraphicspro [ Wed Sep 23, 2009 18:54:13 ] |
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I honestly don't think shock boots are necessary. I run the old bottm caps with the felt spacer, and prefer it over the boots. I haven't switched the bottom caps on my xt8 yet, but I took the boots off them too. I also switched to the older shock eyelets so the shock retainer doesn't pop off because of the loose fit. |
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