Position Sensitive Damping System
Patent pending cutting-edge innovation. Featuring unique second chamber and first ever position sensitive damping: tune for bumps and jumps. The low oil velocity design ensures minimal fade and a more consistent damping feel even in the most demanding conditions.
The Kraton System introduces a new products to the SOTA lineup:
- CNC machined 3mm thick heavy duty pistons with 2.5mm grubs screw for easier use, added durability and greater rebound flow for heavier oils
- Grey and black inserts.
- Grey can produce over 2 times more damping force than stock 8x1.2 with the same oil.
- Black is designed to handle even the bumpiest terrains
- NBR emulsion seal. (NBR bladder also included)
These new items will be available to purchase separately in mid August. weeks. The piston and inserts will be added to the existing Team Corally pre-orders.
NOTE: This package only suits models / upgraded shocks which use manufacturer part numbers:
ARA330776 Shock Body 16x54mm
ARA330777 Shock Body 16x62mm
ARA330777 Shock Body 16x62mm
Photos are also provided showing measurements. Please ensure this is correct to avoid disappointment.
What You Get
- 4 x CNC machined 6061 aluminium, hard anodised and PTFE coated sleeves
- 4 x NBR bladders
- 4 x CNC machined acetal pistons
- 4x laser cut shims
- 4 x CNC machined heavy duty stainless steel 304 washers
- 4 x CNC 6061 machined shoulder washers
- 12 x purple inserts 12 x blue inserts 12 x red inserts
- 12 x m1.6 2.5mm grub screws 4 x M1.6 4.0mm grub screws 1 x 0.7mm hex wrench
- 1 x cool sticker
How to Install
Inserts - How to install and remove
Designed from the ground up.
Design, prototype, test, repeat.
- bladder ensures sleeve is seated but is made firm to reduce pressure imbalances above/below piston under high piston velocities.
- inserts make tuning easy and lock into place once installed in shock body. The single port restriction greatly reduces oil velocity over standard multi hole pistons
- force oil forward and return creates a more balanced pressure above and below the piston.
- oval ports are positioned based on measurements taken from actual vehicles.
- bottom oval port is positioned so oil can flow under the piston to minimise vacuum/aeration.
- one shim for rebound tuning maintains piston height. Grub screws offer 4 additional levels of rebound control.
- piston is about 30% smaller than normal 1/8 pistons. This means 30% less oil displacement, lower oil velocity and less fade.
- stainless steel washer is about 5 times stronger than your normal 0.5mm washer.
