{"product_id":"race-tech-gold-valve-shock-kit-for-36-mm-shocks-smgv-3609","title":"Race Tech Gold Valve Shock Kit for 36 mm Shocks, SMGV 3609","description":"Gold Valve Shock Kit - 36 mm\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRace 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SMGV 3609 kit includes the Gold Valve shock piston, valving shims, valving charts, complete installation instructions, and the \u003cem\u003eTechnical Edge Shock Maintenance and Gold Valve Installation\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment: Designed for compatible 36 mm shock applications; verify shock model and application before installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance: Improves suspension control, traction, plushness, and bottoming resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustability: Provides outstanding tunability for trail riding through race-focused suspension settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValving Type: Type 2 configuration increases bottoming resistance for supercross use and larger riders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealing Design: Improved, long-wearing, low-friction seal design helps reduce fade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded Components: Gold Valve shock piston, valving shims, valving charts, complete instructions, and installation video\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Race Tech\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer Part Number: SMGV 3609\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVendor Part Number: SMGV 3609\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RACE TECH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67545797591275,"sku":"SMGV3601","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/3882\/9547\/files\/263815.png?v=1790672425","url":"https:\/\/ctracingservices.com\/products\/race-tech-gold-valve-shock-kit-for-36-mm-shocks-smgv-3609","provider":"Cascade Tire \u0026 Racing Services","version":"1.0","type":"link"}