How to build and fill up your RC shocks (Here Kyosho MP10 TKI2)

Shock absorbers are one of the most important parts of your RC car. With any scale, it is indeed a key element, which will change the behavior of your radio-controlled car.
Thanks to this tutorial, let's see together how to assemble and fill them to make the most of their performance and longevity. Indeed, an approximate assembly will quickly be able to generate leaks, damage the silicone oil more quickly, and reduce the damping capacities of your car.
Today we have selected the shock absorbers for the Kyosho MP10 TKI2, the latest 1/8 off-road competition buggy. Except for a few details, all shocks are made of the same elements, so you will be able to follow this tutorial to assemble and fill your shocks regardless of the brand and model used.
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[@joshuajkoplin]

Putting on the boot should be the very last thing you do. If it’s off you can check for leaks. The boots can give some rebound on the shorter shocks. Great video though.

[@rsrc]

Running without the boot should be the very last thing to do… this damage the orings and generate the leaks! DEFINITELY NO :-)

[@baggszilla]

As you use the blatters with the both style caps? Thanks 😊

[@rsrc]

Yes bladders is recommended with MP10

[@seaneff28]

Can you use the foam from the air filter instead the tire foam?

[@rsrc]

No it’s too soft

[@vincenzoeliarc7231]

hi Renaud, allow me a question.
In the video you said to use shock absorber oil, or wd40 to make it easier to get on and off the ring nut.
But isn't the wd40 bad for o-rings?

[@rsrc]

Hi
No it’s not, it won’t damage them no worries ;-)

[@vincenzoeliarc7231]

@@rsrc ok grazie

[@vincenzoeliarc7231]

@@rsrc ok grazie

[@joshuajkoplin]

Those big o rings on the adjuster are rubber. Little orange o rings are silicone and yes wd-40 will damage them over time. But it’s fine on the rubber o ring on the shock body.

[@purpledonatello]

Hello I got a question. Can you use different shaft lengths? My stock is 52. I can find that part easily, but if I was to upgrade my shocks to aluminum it uses different length 54.

[@rsrc]

It is not recommended, as longer shafts with the same shock body length will make the piston or at least locknut pop into the bladder and can cause damage

[@Jkush463]

Theres no need to grind the adjustments like that, there marked on top so you can count the turns.

[@rsrc]

Try to do a quick ride height adjustment in a rush in a dark pit before a start then you will think about it 😂

[@Jkush463]

@@rsrc lol