The Race Tech Gold Valve Shock Kit is a bolt-on suspension upgrade designed for riders seeking improved performance from compatible 36 mm shocks. Manufacturer and vendor part number SMGV 3609, this kit replaces the standard shock piston and provides a more tunable valving platform for trail riding, racing, and demanding off-road use. The design helps improve suspension control, rear-wheel traction, ride plushness, and resistance to bottoming.
Race Tech engineered the Gold Valve system for broad adjustability across different rider weights, riding styles, and terrain conditions. Its improved, long-wearing, low-friction sealing design helps reduce fade and supports consistent shock performance during extended use. Type 2 valving kits are intended to increase bottoming resistance, making this configuration suitable for supercross settings and larger riders when matched to the correct shock and suspension setup.
The SMGV 3609 kit includes the Gold Valve shock piston, valving shims, valving charts, complete installation instructions, and the Technical Edge Shock Maintenance and Gold Valve Installation video. Fitment is application-specific and requires a compatible 36 mm shock; verify the shock model, application, and recommended valving specifications before installation. Professional installation and suspension setup are recommended to achieve the intended performance benefits and proper fit.
Features:
- Fitment: Designed for compatible 36 mm shock applications; verify shock model and application before installation
- Performance: Improves suspension control, traction, plushness, and bottoming resistance
- Adjustability: Provides outstanding tunability for trail riding through race-focused suspension settings
- Valving Type: Type 2 configuration increases bottoming resistance for supercross use and larger riders
- Sealing Design: Improved, long-wearing, low-friction seal design helps reduce fade
- Included Components: Gold Valve shock piston, valving shims, valving charts, complete instructions, and installation video
- Brand: Race Tech
- Manufacturer Part Number: SMGV 3609
- Vendor Part Number: SMGV 3609