Original Gold Shock internal retaining clip size

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Original Gold Shock internal retaining clip size

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Does anyone know the size of the retaining clips for the original gold shocks? I'm trying to order some from McMaster-Carr.

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I'm sorry I did not explain better. I'm talking about the internal retaining clip on the outside of the oldest gold shocks that holds the o-rings in place.

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Thanks.

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i understood you. that's the one. in 3/8".

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Looked at it again. Yes thats it. Thanks.

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I'm only reviving this thread to make sure nobody searching for this retaining ring orders the clip linked above, because it is incorrect. 5/16" is the largest diameter that will fit in the bottom load shocks, but I'd probably go with 1/4" if I was to buy another bag.

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GorillaParts wrote: Thu Feb 28, 2019 11:32 am I'm only reviving this thread to make sure nobody searching for this retaining ring orders the clip linked above, because it is incorrect. 5/16" is the largest diameter that will fit in the bottom load shocks, but I'd probably go with 1/4" if I was to buy another bag.
I can report that 1/4" snap ring do not fit at all. They aren't even close to fitting.

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The snap rings from the Traxxas 2362 rebuild kit fit.

Several of the plastics can be used as well, if you ream the ID from 3mm to 1/8". The bottom cover is particularly useful, as the originals tend to get damaged.
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juicedcoupe wrote: Sun Sep 26, 2021 7:47 pm The snap rings from the Traxxas 2362 rebuild kit fit.

Several of the plastics can be used as well, if you ream the ID from 3mm to 1/8". The bottom cover is particularly useful, as the originals tend to get damaged.
Are the retaining rings in the 6 gear the same size as the shocks rings?

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Re: Original Gold Shock internal retaining clip size

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JosephS wrote: Mon Sep 27, 2021 12:01 am
juicedcoupe wrote: Sun Sep 26, 2021 7:47 pm The snap rings from the Traxxas 2362 rebuild kit fit.

Several of the plastics can be used as well, if you ream the ID from 3mm to 1/8". The bottom cover is particularly useful, as the originals tend to get damaged.
Are the retaining rings in the 6 gear the same size as the shocks rings?
No. They are larger.

I believe that the outdrives use a 3/8" clip. They retain a 5/16" flanged bearing, having roughly a 3/8" OD.



Oh yeah, concerning the Traxxas clips. I believe that they are metric, slightly larger than those on the bottom load shocks. They do fit but are notably harder to install and remove.
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