Big Rock Is there any trick in putting a rubber shock boot on

[basher27]

I have some 6S Mojave shocks on the front of my big rock and I ordered some rubber shock boots. Is there any tricks with putting them on so I do not rip or damaged the thin rubber boot? Thank you

 

[slick2500]

I have some 6S Mojave shocks on the front of my big rock and I ordered some rubber shock boots. Is there any tricks with putting them on so I do not rip or damaged the thin rubber boot? Thank you

Take off the shock rod ends, they go on super easy after that and you will never tear one doing it that way.

 

[basher27]

Take off the shock rod ends, they go on super easy after that and you will never tear one doing it that way.

Are they threaded? What do you use to hold the shock shaft from moving?

 

[morrjr71]

Are they threaded? What do you use to hold the shock shaft from moving?

Get some shock pliers. Not only do they hold the shock shaft, they are great for removing and installing pivot balls. I have these:

https://www.amazon.com/Hobbypark-Un...uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

 

[slick2500]

Are they threaded? What do you use to hold the shock shaft from moving?

Oh sorry. Yes they are threaded onto the shaft, lefty loosey righty tighty. Use a pair of side cutters or dykes and hold the shaft as close to the rod end as you can. Ideally you would want to use a shock tool such as this Hobbypark Universal RC Shock Pliers w/Ball End Multi-Function Clamp Tools for RC Car Truck Off Road Buggy Rock Crawler (Gray) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VGSPYQ...t_i_N5AGHE5EE03EGQQXVSBG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1