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TRAXXAS

SLASH 4X4 PLATINUM EDITION

3. Remove the lower cap and the

X-ring from the shock body (B).

4. Use side cutters to grip the shock

shaft just above the rod end.

Remove the rod end from the

shock shaft using the suspension

multi-tool (C).

5. Remove the shock shaft

with piston from the shock

body out through the top of

the shock body.

Shock assembly

1. Replace the stock piston with

desired optional piston. Be careful

not to lose the small washer

located below the piston.

2. Position the new piston onto

the shock shaft above the small

washer. Grip the threads of

the shaft with side cutters or

needlenose pliers and tighten

the nut with the 4-way wrench to

secure the assembly (D).

3. Insert the shock shaft assembly

through the shock body until the

piston bottoms out.

4. Lubricate the shaft and X-ring

with silicone oil.

5. Install the X-ring over the

shaft and into the bore of the

shock body.

6. Install the lower cap using the

suspension multi-tool (B).

7. Grip the shaft close to the threads

with needlenose pliers or side

cutters and thread the rod end

onto the shock shaft until the rod

end bottoms out (C).

8. Fill the shock with new silicone

shock oil up to the top of the shock

body. Slowly move the piston

up and down (always keeping it

submerged in oil) to release the air

bubbles. Let the shock sit for a few

minutes to allow any remaining air

bubbles to surface.

9. Slowly thread the upper cap

with the installed shock bladder

onto the shock body with the

suspension multi-tool. The excess

oil will bleed out of the small hole

in the shock cap. Tighten the shock

cap until snug. Use the included

steel shock wrench to hold onto

the shock body while tightening

(A).

10. Reinstall the spring and lower

retainer.

Sway Bar Settings and Adjustments

• Adjust the sway bar links so the sway bars are level (parallel

to the ground) when the truck is on the ground and the

suspension is at rest (normal ride height). This allows equal

sway bar travel in both unloaded and loaded suspension

conditions. Always adjust the left and right sway bar links

equally to prevent suspension tweak.

• The adjustable hollow balls can be moved closer to or farther

from the sway bar mount (pivot point) to increase torsion

response and fine tune the

sway bar’s response for

different track conditions:

Closer to the pivot point

results in a stiffer setup, farther

from the pivot point will result

in softer sway bar response.

For smooth surfaces with high traction:

• Adjust linkage placement for stiffer response

(closer to the sway bar mount).

For rough surfaces with low traction:

• Adjust linkage placement for softer response

(farther from the sway bar mount).

To reduce understeer (pushing in corners):

• Adjust front linkage placement for softer response

(farther from the sway bar mount).

• Adjust rear linkage placement for stiffer response

(closer to the sway bar mount).

To reduce oversteer (loose in corners):

• Adjust front linkage placement for stiffer response

(closer to the sway bar mount).

• Adjust rear linkage placement for softer response

(farther from the sway bar mount).

Tuning the Center Differential

The center differential allows the power from the motor to be

transferred to the front and rear differentials independently from

one another. When the rear wheels are under more load than the

front wheels, more power will be transmitted to the front wheels.

This is very beneficial on rough terrain and makes hard acceleration

from low speeds easier to control by keeping the nose down. The

center differential is assembled with 100K differential lube from the

factory. This viscosity will be a good base point for most conditions.

Thinner fluid will transfer power more easily than thicker fluid. Try

thinner fluid on extremely rough and slick surfaces, and thicker

fluid on very smooth and high-bite surfaces. Traxxas offers silicone

differential fluid in a variety of viscosities:

Part #5135: 10K Part #5136: 30K Part #5137: 50K

Part #5130: 100K Part #5039: 500K

Follow these steps to remove and refill the differential:

1. Remove the two 4x12mm button-head cap screws from the

top of the chassis.

2. Remove the two 4x14mm button-head cap screws from the

bottom of the chassis.

3. Pull the rear suspension assembly away from the chassis.

4. Remove the center differential by pulling it away from the

rear gearbox.

Stiffer

Softer

Multi-tool Shock Functions

A. Tighten/Loosen Upper Cap

B. Tighten/Loosen Lower Cap

C. Remove/Install Rod End

7468

7463

7468

7463

F-7444

R-7446

7440 opt.

7442 opt.

7443 opt.

7447 opt.

7449 opt.

7441 opt.

7445 opt.

7448 opt.

7463

7464

Front (long)

7465

rear (xx-long)

7466

Front (long)

7467

rear (xx-long)

7463

(Rear Only)

7468

D. Piston Installation/Removal