Tips for leaky shocks
 

So I bought some RC4WD shocks for my 5b and simply put,the seals suck. They leak pretty badly. So my questions are:
will simply squishing the seals tighter make a better seal?
Should I try larger o rings? Different compound maybe?
What about something like RTV?
Any other things you guys can think of to remedy this ####### problem?

I've heard good things about associated's green slime. I just ordered a tube with a rebuild kit for my SC10, shocks have leaked since new and my friend just got one and has the same problem. For under $3 I figured it's worth a shot

I'll try that,but what is it exactly? Anything silicone that stays viscous will eventually just dissolve into the fluid won't it?

from what I can understand it's a slime that you put on the O-rings while building the shocks. Everyone I have talked to said it's good stuff

I have used green slime on the lower orings on many shocks and it has cured every one from leaking. It is a must for new shocks or rebuilds.

Looks like I'm getting some green slime then! Thanks!

I bought like 3 tubes of the green slime thinking I'd use a lot, but you really don't need so much of it, 2 tubes would probably last you a long long time..

I am sure your rawbuns could use some. Make Jeff a happy man!

Best way I found to apply the slime to the o rings is to place the o ring on your thumb, put some slime in the center of the o ring and then put your index finger on top of the o ring. Squeeze together and roll your fingers a bit. The shock shaft will rub most of the slime off when you push it thru, I also suggest smearing some of the slime on the shock shaft. Dry o rings seem to be the main cause of shock leaks. And silicone oil is a poor lubricant. The slime is a must have.

And rawcheeks is right, 2 tubes will last a long time. Buy 2 just in case you lose one, I did.

Probably should replace the o rings too.

If they are not streched or cracked they will be fine. Clean the oil off them of course.

Heading to the hs tomorrow,gonna see if they have it there.

Ok,so the slime worked great! No leaks coming out of the bottom of the shock anymore.
And I used this stuff one one shock to see if it helps some more,it's a compund that causes orings to swell be 10% and hopefully it'll help create a better seal. If the shock I put it on doesn't leak first I know it worked!