Desert Lizard shocks leak fix with Better O-rings
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
- Welcome to TJsRC. Let's fix those leaking O-rings on the Desert Lizard shocks. I found a better O-ring for the shock cap, where mine had been leaking oil. Lets install it and see if it made a difference. This fix is just for if your shocks are leaking around the O-ring seal where the shock cap screws into the main body of the shock. This approach may also work if you are having a leak issue at the shock shaft seal but I haven't looked into that myself yet to know for sure. Comment and let us know if you've been having good luck or trouble with your Desert Lizard shocks.
Here's the Amazon link to the O-ring kit I used.
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You don't have to get a kit with so many sizes just to fix the shocks but I wanted extra in various sizes for other projects down the road.
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One thing to watch out for. Since this method doesn't allow the cap to screw in tight to the shock body you have to periodically check to make sure the cap isn't backing out from the vibrations. Had one come loose after about six hours of run time and let the oil run free. 😂 Just check to make sure they are snug every now and then.
Cool idea!! Sofar mine haven't leaked at all. Great shocks, got em on the ecto in a droop setup.
Thanks. Glad to hear they're working good for you. 👍
What pivot balls are you useing in the plastic ball cup or did you just switch out shock ends to ones with metal pivot balls
I used the whole rod end and pivot ball from the stock shocks.
@TJsRC ok I was wondering I just got a set if the desert lizard shocks and they don't have that kinda shock ends
Hey ! Great to hear ya again. Looking good on the 'o' ring fitment. I usually put a small film on the 'o' rings or use vaseline as I work em into place. Will you at some point be adding links to the supply markets ? Thanks again TJ
There was a good film of silicone shock oil on both the cap and body so I didn't think that I needed to add any. It is a good suggestion though and I should have thought to mention it. The O-ring kit that I got did come with a small tube of silicone grease just for that purpose. There should be a link in the description box below the video to the site where I found the O-ring kit that I used. 👍
Thanks TJ, so good to here from you. I just mentioned it as a passing thought thinking of some hyd issues I had worked on in the past. You have another fan here where we live that enjoys your video's as well. Take care...good wheelin to you!
It's good to be heard. I've been wanting to get some RC content put together for quite a while, this last year has been very distracting to say the least. I'm glad to have found some time for the ol RC hobby again.
Run them upside down ... not only does it put the heavier end of the shock lower to the ground but it also stops leaking almost entirely. Add some shock boots for a more scale look.
Yes I have tried that, it did help some.
Lol ... just got another set delivered today for my baja bug build.
Glad they are working good for you. That seems to be the thing with these shocks, either people hate them or they work good for them.
Plunbers tape work very well to
Interesting I hadn’t thought about that. Thanks for the idea. 👍
Can you measure the new oring? OD and thickness please.
10mm OD, 6.5mm ID and a little less than 2mm thick. Other sizes that are close to the original but thicker will work. This was just the closest size that would work out of the multi pack that I have. 👍
@@TJsRC That's seems like a great way to trick those shocks into not leaking. So by the numbers it should be 1.75mm thick. Gonna try with 1.5 and 1.25 too to see if it's possible to find one that is tight, and still seats completely. Thanks for great video!
Mine have not leaked at that cap seal.If they ever do It’s just an o ring.It isn’t that big of deal.
Ya, it's a pretty easy fix.
Great video.This is the answer if you have recurring leaks.These shocks have been a huge difference for my crawler. Don’t overlook them.
What is the diameter of the springs?
The springs that come with the Desert lizard shocks are 10mm diameter.
@@TJsRC Thanks want to use the extra spring set for Boom Racing internal spring shocks
@@Rc-Adventurers sounds like a good way to repurpose the extra springs. Let us know if they fit well. 👍
Fail. The Boom Racing inner diameter necks down past the threads did notice it. The lizard springs where just a bit to snug.
@@Rc-Adventurers Well it was a good idea anyway. To bad it didn't work out.
yo thanks for that
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Flip them over and they leak a lot less
I did try running them that way for a while and I felt the benefit was negligible. Upside down they may leak less during the time the truck sits around on the shelf because gravity isn't helping to push oil down. However I believe when running the truck the pressure build up inside the shock from the valve movement will still push oil out if there is a weak seal.
@@TJsRC definitely helped for me. Upside down and new o rings to slow the leaks.
@@mattbrcs Glad that helped friend. What RC are you running them on?
@@TJsRC scx10 3 and a cr12 camaro build
The 10.3 looks like a pretty capable rig. How are you liking it? I haven’t got to see one in person yet.