K021 Instructions v1.0
Shocks
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S17) With the shock upright, work the shock shaft in and out a few times, then
quickly push it all the way up into the body and let go immediately. The
shaft should “rebound” 1/4 to 3/8 inches (6.3 to 9.5mm). If the shaft does
not push out that far by itself, remove the cap, add some oil, and repeat
step S16.
If the shaft “rebounds” further than desired, or if the shaft will not go all the
way in the shock body, pull the shaft out so the piston is at the bottom.
Now loosen the cap a turn, and
slowly
push the shaft all the way to the
top. This will push out some oil. Re-tighten the cap, work the shock up
and down several times, and check rebound again.
The two shocks in the pair should rebound equally. While you will
probably never get it perfect, the closer they are to identical the less
difference there will be side-to-side in your X – 6 Squared out on the track.
When we were new to the hobby, we had to build many pairs of shocks
before we learned to do it well. We continue to improve…
S18) When you are satisfied the two shocks
are as nearly identical as possible,
hold the hex near the top of the shock
with a pliers and snug the plastic cap
down against the black O-ring. No
gorilla necessary – a teen-age boy will
do just fine.
S19) Now do the rear shocks, ASC 9607
After all four shocks are built, set the shocks and spring
cups aside for a few moments and let’s go on to Bag H.
