Shocker NXT Breakdown

[Cdn_Cuda]

And now for the disassembly on a Shocker NXT:

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And remove the reg and grips:
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Next I’ll pop the back off the marker:

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And remove the trigger frame screws. The rear screw also holds the snatxh grip, which just slides out from the frame:
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And with a little forrce, pulling straight down, I separated the grip frame. You can unplug the board wires on either side the top or bottom board, just don’t yank too hard as it may damage the eye ribbon.

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Next I removed the two screw holding onto the solenoid:

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They eye ribbon can be removed by gripping the wire and pulling firmly back on the ribbon:

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And the I removed the solenoid mounting plate, exposing several small o-rings.

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Now I turn back to removing the bolt assembly. Using the end of a swab, place it down the front of the marker towards the bolt and push the rod firmly towards the back of the marker. The entire bolt assembly will slide out the back of the marker.

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Of note, there are several internal o-rings on these. There are two in the rear section in the bolt drivetrain:

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Reg time! First remove the visible grub screws:

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Then slide the rubberized shocker ring down the shaft to expose the hidden screw: IMG_2358.jpg Now main shaft of the reglator needs the removed counter clockwise. If you forget this moving the shaft and and down until you eventually pul it out.

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Now to expose the spring you need to use a 9/16 deep socket and make sure you press firmly down on the bit as there’s not a lot of meat to grab onto. I tossed the reg into my soft jaw vice, hit it with a hot blow cranked it off with a quick twist. My soft jaws often let items twist, so a quick firm twist will often crack the threads enough to allow or easier disassembly.

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And here’s all the bits and last bit of the reg assembly:

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[Sdawg]

What a classic marker. Threading the eyes through the body was always a pain.

[Cdn_Cuda]

Did not look like fun so I touched the eye ribbon as little as possible.

[tyronejk]

I never had an issue doing it, especially when everything was clean and I had a pick or some small Allen key with me.

[The Hobbit]

I enjoy your breakdown threads. Thorough with just the right amount of commentary.

[Cdn_Cuda]

Thanks! It’s why I prefer photos and not video.

[Cdn_Cuda]

I seem to have made a mistake reassembling the reg as when I get it back together it is no longer adjustable. Pretty sure I’ve figured it out, just need some time to tinker.

Update: My issue was I did not screw the retention screw behind the rubber piece in fully, so the reg wasn’t adjustable. Cleaned off some crud, screwed in in nice and tight and things are all good.

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Now that I’ve fixed the HPR, I need to set the velocity. Going to start at about the 200 range and will adjust as needed.

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I also happened to spot a slightly unusual feature U haven’t see before, but was likely common in the early days of compressed air:

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Juat sneak a peak in the little hole and you’ll spot a filter held in place with a snap ring. Now that is not my idea of a fun time, so if I have flow issues it’ll replace the fitting.

[Autococker07]

Awesome writeup! I actually just pulled a couple of these out of the garage and ordered an o-ring kit to get them working for my sons, This will help a TON!

[Cdn_Cuda]

And good news, aired it up this morning and it fires! Now to find some paint and shoot a classic!

[Cdn_Cuda]

I did find finally get a chance to shoot this old gal. Shoot quite nice but the reg recharge was terrible. Shooting slow had no issue. Took the reg apart and looked good, so removed that little air filter in the reg macro. Initially testing looks good and seemed to fix the recharge issue.

Easiest way to remove the filter was to pop the end off the fitting and just use a pick to remove the circlip. Came flout without a fight.

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[Cdn_Cuda]

Put a hopper through the Shocker today and it was flawless. Put the ball exactly where I wanted, even shooting old crappy paint. Comfortable ergonomics and easy to shoot.

Shooting video:
https://www.reddit.com/r/paintball/s/KGNoakP4aY