SV2 Rear Shocks

[Martyn (Bomber)]

Just finished building my SV2 and I am very impressed with this models quality but I seem to be having problems with the rear shocks leaking from the shafts, the front ones I built exactly the same and are perfect.

Anyone had this or know what it could be ???

[BeachBuggyPhil]

Can't help with the shocks but Phil is winning with a Shumacher that isn't even bolted together right with only 1 out of 4 screws loosely holding the gear box on and shocks with 2mm of preload difference from left to right.
Once you've sorted it I think there will be no stopping you!
Another reason I'll never make the A! lol

[h0m3sy]

Originally Posted by Martyn (Bomber)

Just finished building my SV2 and I am very impressed with this models quality but I seem to be having problems with the rear shocks leaking from the shafts, the front ones I built exactly the same and are perfect.

Anyone had this or know what it could be ???

Get yourself some nortech whities o ring for the shocks. Get them from Northy on here or here....

http://www.nortechracing.com/ac/store.html#

bottom of page.

[Martyn (Bomber)]

Thanks for the link, so there's issues with the blue stock ones then ???

[RudolfXC]

The shock shafts may have a burr on them causing damage so check just above the thread and also use AE green slime to minimise seal damage.

[h0m3sy]

Originally Posted by Martyn (Bomber)

Thanks for the link, so there's issues with the blue stock ones then ???

There are no issues as such, the o rings are designed to be low friction, so it's inevitable that you will get some leakage. I had the same problem with my SX3 and SV2, so on recomendation from a friend, I bought some of the white o rings and it solved the problem. Don't forget to soak them over night in whatever oil you intend to fill your shocks with, also, apply a little oil to the shock shaft threads before pushing it through the body.

[Martyn (Bomber)]

Thanks for the advice, have you got a link to Northy ???

[h0m3sy]

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