K021 Instructions v1.0
Shocks
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SHOCKS
FRONT SHOCKS
ASC Part # 9606
S1)
Set the buggy aside for now and have a clean work area to build the
shocks. We suggest you leave the rear shocks (ASC 9607) in their bag
for now. Open the #9606 bag and remove the contents. We’ll use the
pistons, bag with E-clips, O-rings, & shock tool, and shock bodies first.
Check the set-up sheet for the pistons and oil (not included) that you will
use.
S2)
Team Tip: Use a felt pen to lightly color the area of
each piston where the numbers are molded into
them. Be very light as you run the marker over the
piston so ink does not run down into the molded
number. Now your pistons will be easy to identify.
There are enough pistons in this package to do the
entire car and another similar piston tree in the rear
shock bag, so you will have plenty to spare.
S3)
Remove the pistons you will use from the tree. There is a problem with
burrs where the piston is attached to the tree. Best is to hold the tree with
the piston numbers up. Keep the piston flat, do not rotate it, and pivot the
outside edge up until the piston comes free from the tree. Use a file to
lightly dress the top of the piston where it attached to the tree. Do not file
the outer round edge of the piston and risk creating a flat spot.
