The shock cartridge has been designed for self-centering shim(s) to hold 1 or 2 silicone O-rings, guaranteeing perfect alignment in the shock body. A finely-threaded aluminum shock lower cap secures the silicone O-rings and shims in the shock body. Finely-threaded spring preload collars are used to make ride height quick and easy. Even in very dirty conditions it is still possible to very precisely adjust ride height. The upper aluminum cap features a small vent hole that makes shock assembly very predictable and easy, since excess shock oil will escape through this vent hole ensuring that only the proper amount of the oil is inside the shock assembly. A super-soft silicone membrane supported by a miniature foam pad (inserted inside the membrane) provides proper dampening characteristics.
Basic Setup: 1 O-ring Setup For 1/10 electric and nitro touring cars (for example, XRAY T2 and NT1, respectively) XRAY suggests using the 1 O ring setup as a basic setup. The 1 O-ring setup will result in super-smooth action due to improved free movement of the shock rod, providing extra traction and damping.
When installing 1 silicone O-ring, use one O-ring and one think and thick shim in the lower shock body assembly.
Note that using the 1 O-ring setup (as opposed to the 2 O-ring setup) may cause the shock to leak very slightly through the single O-ring. THIS IS COMPLETELY NORMAL. Regular servicing and maintenance is required when using the 1 O ring setup to replace any lost shock oil.
Optional Setup: 2 O-ring Setup Using the 2 O-ring setup ensures consistent damping throughout long finals, and less servicing and maintenance will be required due to less inherent oil leakage than the 1 O-ring setup. When using the 2 O-ring setup, the shocks will still work freely and smoothly but not as smoothly as with the 1 O-ring setup. When installing 2 silicone O-rings, there are two very thin shims between the O-rings to ensure that the O-rings fit properly in the lower shock body assembly.