Infraction What shock oil for leaky shocks?

[BIG TUNA]

I've been having a blast with my infraction on 3s but noticed my shocks are leaking. The car probably has 15 packs run through it. It's been great. Right off the bat I shimmed the diffs as they were binding very badly. I installed a vetta 50 spur with a 22t pinion on a tekin 4300 hd motor out of my sc truck. Runs nice and cool with a hobbywing sct speed control. 60mph uphill where I run it. The slipper clutch let go yesterday, so might eliminate it but on the fence about it. Thinking maybe stiffer springs too as going down hill on a bit of a curve the rear of the car seems to be skimming the pavement as its leaning over but not sure?

 

[gotnitro]

The oil viscosity has nothing to do with them leaking. You probably need to rebuild them with new bladders and O rings or get upgraded shocks.

 

[1coopgt]

Rebuild the shocks then they won't leak ,then you can use any oil weight you want .

 

[BIG TUNA]

Rebuild the shocks then they won't leak ,then you can use any oil weight you want .

Do you know what oil it comes with from the factory? I could not find it listed.

 

[Tex Koder]

The OEM 3S shocks are known to leak..
You can contact Horizon Hobbies and have their Customer Care send you replacement shocks ,if your rig is relatively new (You'll need to provide a copy of your original receipt.)



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I have custom designed specific Vendetta/Infraction Pre-load tensioners that can stiffen up the shocks even more.
(Front)

(Rear)

Pm me, if you want to give them a go.

 

[1coopgt]

Do you know what oil it comes with from the factory? I could not find it listed.

Sorry no clue. Do you have the manual that came with it . If so it should call out which oil it came with. You can probably download the manual if needed. Unfortunately I don't have any 3s Arrmas so I don't have any of the manuals for them.

 

[Diem Turner]

2000cst. If I'm not mistaken, that's 80wt in Team Associated shock oil.

 

[Killacam]

Rebuild your shocks with some green slime

 

[BIG TUNA]

2000cst. If I'm not mistaken, that's 80wt in Team Associated shock oil.

Thank you sir! I will also give them a rebuild with the green slime for good measure.